SMP Bike Fleet
Stanford Menlo Park has purchased 5 bicycles for use of SMP staff. One is located at the Medical School for shuttle riders who need to get to other campus locations; four will be located at SMP for local use. Checkout will require a signed waiver. Bikes come with full safety and security equipment, including a lock, helmet, rack & basket, and pant strap. All have a low enough bar that they can be ridden in a skirt, and range from small to large in size. The key to the locker in which each bike is stored can be checked out from the Operations Coordinator. If you lose the key to the locker OR to the bike lock, there will be a charge to replace it; otherwise, bike use is free. Bikes can be reserved on Sundial (under R: SMP Bike 1 through 5) and on a first-come, first-served basis. These are Diamondback and Schwinn "Comfort" bikes, easy to ride, sturdy, and very comfortable.
- Process for checking out bikes: see Operations Coordinator (Lobby) to sign waiver; then reserve bike in Sundial (r: SMP bike [locker #][size]). Keys are in the mail room.
- Please leave the lock, helmet and leg strap in the locker, lock it, and return the key to the mail room so the bike will be ready for the next user.
- Notify the Operations Coordinator is there is anything wrong with the bike.
- What do to in case of a breakdown/flat tire: if on campus, take the bike to the Campus Bike shop, let them know the bike is on a maintenance program, and they will give you a loaner bike to use until the original bike has been repaired. Be sure to notify the Operations Coordinator.
- Locker locations: 3 in lockers behind I-building, and 1 in lockers in 110 parking lot. The campus bike is located in the CCSR lockers between CCSR and the parking lot.
- Where to park on campus: in any bike rack. Please be SURE to lock the bike.
- Shower locations: In the SRI gym (if you are a member), at the end of the RMG hall in the I-Building, and upstairs in the 110 building.
- Link to bike commuting
The following bike fleet policy is in effect and we must have a signed copy on file for staff to participate:
Stanford Menlo Park Bicycle Policy
There are several high-quality bicycles available for checkout at SMP.
- They are for SMP employee business and personal use only
- They are located in bike lockers near I-building rear lobby entrance
- Bicycles must be returned on the same day they are checked out--not for overnight use!
- Please observe and obey all rules of the road
- Clothing and footwear suitable for bicycle riding are required
- Helmets provided in lockers are to be used at all times
- Do not use electronic devices while riding
- Bicycles are always to be returned to the correct locker and keys returned to the front desk
- Bicycles are not to be ridden after dark without appropriate lights as required by California Vehicle Code section 21201(d)(1). We cannot provide lights, so please bring your own if you anticipate riding after dark.
- You will need to have on file with SMP’s operations coordinator:
- $25.00 key deposit (This will be returned when the locker key and bike is returned)
- Emergency contact information
- Signed agreement (see below)
Scheduling Use of Bicycle(s)
Please sign up in advance for the bicycle use through the Sundial system. We cannot guarantee that a bicycle will be available without prior sign up. If there is not a scheduled user, bicycles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maintenance and Upkeep
- SMP’s operations coordinator will coordinate service with the bicycle shop.
- You are responsible for alerting SMP’s operations coordinator of the need for service or if safety equipment is damaged or missing.
- You are responsible for calling road service and SMP’s operations coordinator in the event of an emergency (flat tire, collision, etc.)
- If the bicycle fails to work while on campus, deliver it to the campus bike shop (at Tresidder) and catch the shuttle back to SMP. Be sure to inform the operations coordinator of the circumstances.
Housekeeping
- Keep the bicycle in good condition
- All safety equipment is placed back into the appropriate locker.
- You are responsible for removing all of your trash and personal items from the bicycle and locker
