Community Programs: Errand Bikes
- What are Errand Bikes?
Errand Bikes are new, safe, ready-to-roll bikes that local businesses can use for employees to run errands or make deliveries. The program is FREE of charge and is fully supported by GetAbout Columbia staff members who:
- help set up the program at the workplace
- provide bike education and training for employees
- arrange a bike maintenance program
- Who can participate?
- All business owners and employees are eligible to take part. There is an optional one hour bike safety course that everyone using the Errand Bikes can participate in. That class is taught by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors.
- What can the bikes be used for?
- Errand Bikes can be used for personal or work-related errands, deliveries, or off-site meetings. They can even be used by employees who want to try using them to commute to work.
- How long can bikes be checked out?
- Employers can keep the bikes for 30 to 60 days depending on how much the bikes are used and if there is a waiting list.
- What are the benefits of using an Errand Bike?
- Errand Bikes save:
- Money—The cost of operating a bike is one-tenth that of a car.
- Time—You don’t have to look for a parking space or walk a few blocks after parking to reach your destination.
- The Environment—No exhaust fumes or oil leaks to muck up the world.
- The Fine Print
- Errand Bike users acknowledge responsibility to return the bikes to their place of employment. Locks are provided on all Errand Bikes, but businesses are ultimately responsible for any lost or stolen bikes. All businesses must provide the PedNet Coalition with a certificate of insurance for general liability and worker compensation. This certificate can be obtained from your insurance company.
- How can my business get involved?
- For more information, email us or call Janet at (573) 823-5503.
