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Bicycling in State College
Awards & Recognition
The Borough of State College is a Bicycle Friendly Business. This recognition program, initiated by the League of American Bicyclists, recognizes employers' efforts to encourage a more bicycle-friendly atmosphere for its employees and customers. In 2016, the Borough applied for and received silver recognition for the Bicycle Friendly Business program. The program honors innovative bicycle-friendly efforts, provides technical assistance, and helps businesses foster a healthier workplace and become more socially and environmentally responsible.
The League also provided a feedback report (PDF) that outlines strategies for improving the engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation and planning for bicycling. The Borough continues to look for ways to encourage bicycling and improve safety through programs such as the Bicycle Ambassadors, incorporating on-street bike lanes during construction projects, and providing adequate bicycle parking. Find out more about our Bicycle Friendly Business practice's here.
The Centre Region consists of the State College Borough, Patton Township, Half-Moon Township, Ferguson Township, Harris Township, and College Township. Through a region-wide effort between the Centre Region Council of Governments and participating municipalities, the Centre Region received Bronze status for the Bicycle Friendly Community recognition program. For more information on biking in the Centre Region please visit the Centre Region Planning Agency's website.
Spin E-Bike Share
Accessible within Penn State’s campus and downtown State College, the Spin e-bike share service offers a sustainable, convenient, and affordable way to get around town! Spin e-bikes cost $1 to unlock plus $0.25/minute to ride. There’s also the option to purchase an unlimited unlock pass at $6.99/month ($0 to unlock plus $0.25/minute to ride).
To learn more about the Spin e-bike share service and to begin riding, download the Spin App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, or visit the Spin website.
Can't fit the full cost of Spin into your budget? Don't have a smartphone to utilize or access to a credit card? Accommodations are available with the Spin Access program! Visit spin.app/spin-access to find more information.
The public should be emailing support@spin.pm, calling 1-888-249-9698, or using the Spin App to report these issues. There is a sticker on the bikes with this information, as well.
Must be 18 years or older to ride Spin e-bikes. Wearing a helmet is encouraged. Penn State's rules and regulations, along with local law, must be followed to ride e-bikes on campus.