General Lab Information

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Short- and Long-Term Bike Rentals

To make it easier to travel across the Laboratory's expansive campus, there are two bicycle loan programs available to help get you where you need to go.

BNL Bike Share gives authorized riders free, short-term access to bikes to use on the Lab site.

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How to Use BNL Bike Share

  1. Download the Koloni app   Apple Store | Google Play Store – Create your account and follow the in-app instructions.
  2. Find a bike at one of the following bike rack locations
  1. Unlock the bike – Use the app to scan the QR code on the bike or enter the bike ID number.
  2. Pausing a ride – You may pause your ride for a short stop while visiting a building. A paused ride is still an active ride; it has not ended until the bike is returned to a BNL Cube hub and the app confirms the trip is complete. You may not pause a ride overnight or keep a bike for extended personal use.
  3. Return the bike to one of the bike rack locations – When you are done, return the bike to a bike rack location and lock it properly. Make sure the app shows that your ride has fully ended before you walk away.

Program rules

  • Bikes are not to be taken off site.
  • NY state traffic laws must be followed.
  • Bikes are to be used on paved roads only. Do not ride on sidewalks. Do not take the bikes onto firebreaks around the Lab site – these are not mountain bikes.
  • Helmets are mandatory. If you don't have one, they are available for sale at the Berkner Hall and Science & User Support Center BERA Stores.
  • Bikes must be returned to an official BNL Cube hub.
  • When traveling to or from SUSC, bicyclists must use the designated Bike Share route and may not ride through the Princeton Ave. traffic circle. Follow posted signage along the route.
  • Riders who receive three penalties will be suspended from the program. Not wearing a helmet or taking bikes off-site have a stricter suspension policy in which the second infraction results in a suspension.

This program is intended for employees and visitors staying on-site who are requesting a long term bike rental. This program is for long-term rentals only and availability is limited, especially during peak usage in the summer.

To reserve a long-term bicycle rental, please fill out the form below. Once completed, Jack Cunningham will discuss bike availability and pick-up arrangements with you.

BNL Bike Loan Request

BNL Bike Loan Safety Regulations

  • You must wear a helmet whenever riding a bicycle on Laboratory grounds or on public roads. If you don't have your own helmet, one can be purchased with a pick ticket specifying item #K70300. You will need an account number and the approval of your departmental Safety Coordinator. If you're not familiar with pick tickets, speak to your department's administrative assistant.
  • While in your posession, you must protect the bicycle and its associated combination lock and chain from inclement weather and theft to the best of your ability.
  • In the event of an accident, theft, or loss of this bicycle or any associated equipment, you must immeidately notify Laboratory Police at Ext. 2238 and file a loss report.
  • Make arrangements to return the bicycle to the Gym Office by calling Ext. 3147 prior to your planned departure from the Laboratory.

Lab-owned bicycles are provided for your sole benefit. By accepting the Loan Agreement you waive any claim against BNL arising out of the use of this bicycle, including any claim for personal injury or property damage. You will indemnify BNL and hold it harmless for any claims asserted by third parties against BNL arising from use of the bicycle.

The bike is assigned to you alone. Do not allow anyone to borrow it; you are the responsible party.

Contacts

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Helmets are mandatory – No helmet, no ride. Helmets are available for sale at the Berkner Hall BERA Store.