Students make plea for bike repair shop

posted by Joe on 3/14/2007 | 0 Comments |

A great article appeared last week in the Star about UofT's BikeChain, and more specifically about the 25-cent referendum for UofT students. The purpose of the referendum was to establish some sort of stable funding for the BikeChain - so that it would transcend from being just a student service (which usually lasts about 4 years) to something more long-term.

"BikeChain began two years ago as an idea from the sustainability office, which deals with environmental concerns. It has been well-received on campus and offers a number of services, including seminars and hands-on bike maintenance and repairs. The service was initially funded from the sustainability office, but that funding has run out."

There is also plans to open up BikeChain Membership to the General Public, for annual fees of between $20 and $60.

"I think biking around the city is good for the environment," said Katherine Lei, a 20-year-old who is studying the environment and resource management. "BikeChain provides all these services and it will encourage students to bike more and pursue a more sustainable way of living ... We're borrowing our planet from our children."

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