RRRA BikeShare Program

Terms and Conditions

OVERVIEW

The goal of the RRRA BikeShare program is to offer Carleton students, staff and faculty a way to commute on campus and travel around the local community while remaining environmentally conscious. As our society’s priorities continue to shift towards preserving the environment for a green future, RRRA rises to meet the demand in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The program is free for all members of the Carleton community; apart from a $20 deposit which is given back at the end of the biking season as long the member has complied with the rules and regulations of the program. If the member does not claim their deposit by the end of April 2011 then the deposit will be reinvested into the RRRA BikeShare program. Membership can be cancelled at anytime during the academic year without losing the initial deposit. Sign up forms can be found at the RRRA Office in Residence Commons.

*PLEASE NOTE that all memberships are non-transferable, meaning that THE MEMBER is the only person allowed to use the RRRA BikeShare program.

AVAILIBILITY

RRRA BikeShare bikes along with related equipment can be signed-out in the RRRA Office.

*PLEASE NOTE and acknowledge that, depending on the demand for the bikes and their related equipment, service may not be available at certain times (i.e. if all bikes and related equipment are already being used). Bikes will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bikes and related equipment must be signed-out/booked in person. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

BICYCLE OPERATION AND RETURN

RRRA BikeShare bikes and related equipment must be used in a safe and proper manner. Furthermore, all BikeShare bikes and related equipment must be used in accordance with all relevant laws, by-laws and regulations (i.e. traffic regulations).RRRA BikeShare bikes must be returned to the BikeShare bike rack location (located in the residence quad) the business day after the bike is signed-out. The corresponding key for the bike lock as well as any related equipment must be brought to the RRRA office directly after the bike is locked on the rack. The RRRA office’s regular business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM. Therefore, all bikes must be returned the next business day after the bike is signed-out in between 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

*PLEASE NOTE all loaned items must be returned in the same condition that they were borrowed. If this is not the case the member will be faced with consequences as outlined in the PENALTIES section.

PENALTIES

If you fail to return the bike or any associated equipment of the RRRA BIKESHARE program to the designated location on time, you will receive a warning. If this occurs a second time, you will not be eligible to receive your deposit. The third time this happens your membership will be revoked.If the bike or any associated equipment of the RRRA BikeShare program is damaged, stolen or lost, you will not be eligible to receive your deposit, your membership will be revoked and you will be charged the associated cost of repair or replacement, not exceeding the amount of $125.00. Under exceptional circumstances, an alternative decision may be made based on the discretion of the RRRA executive. If RRRA BikeShare bikes or related equipment are used to break any relevant laws, by-laws and regulations the member is responsible to pay all fines, levies, taxes or sanctions imposed in connection with the RRRA BikeShare program.

SAFETY AND HELMET USE

RRRA BikeShare program will strive to offer safe and up-kept bikes and related equipment, however, RRRA cannot guarantee the complete working condition and/or safety of any loaned bikes or related equipment. RRRA strongly encourages you to properly wear a helmet during all operations of RRRA BIKESHARE equipment. Helmets are available to all members when signing-out a bike. If you choose not to wear a helmet, you do so at your OWN RISK – RRRA is not responsible for any injuries or health related issues that you may sustain in operation of a RRRA BikeShare bike.

ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION

If you are involved in or in any way affiliated with an accident, injury or damage while operating any RRRA BikeShare equipment you MUST immediately notify the RRRA executive of the occurrence. Furthermore, you must adhere to city by-laws with respect to the operation of bicycles and traffic regulations.

QUESTIONS or COMMENTS

Please Contact:

Kaisha Thompson

President

Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA)

president@rrra.ca