Terms and Conditions

RRRA BikeShare Program


GOAL

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.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY/DEPOSIT

To be a member of the RRRA BikeShare program, one is required to deposit $10.00 cash upon registration. The deposit will be returned at the end of the academic year (April 2010) given that the member has complied with the RRRA BikeShare regulations as well as membership responsibilities. If the member does not claim their deposit by the end of April 2010 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.

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

AVAILABILITY

RRRA BikeShare bikes along with related equipment can be signed-out in the RRRA Office, 209 Residence Commons, during the following hours:

Monday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Friday: 11:00am – 2:00pm

*PLEASE NOTE and acknowledge that, depending on the demand of the bikes and related equipment, bikes for signing-out/operation may not be available at the abovementioned times if all bikes and related equipment are already being used. Bikes will be booked in a first-come, first-serve sequence. 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.  When the key and related equipment are returned the RRRA executive or office staff will record the time of return of the borrowed item(s) as well as require a signature of the member as a form of confirmation of receipt.

*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 & 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:

Christopher Infantry
President
Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA)
president@rrra.ca
613-520-2600 x.1250

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