Falcon Bike Share

Albertus students, faculty, and staff are eligible to join the Falcon Bike Share. Riding a bike gives you more options for exploring New Haven, whether for a leisurely ride at a park, a visit to a cafe or restaurant, or a trek to a job or internship. Cycling also reduces energy use and helps us connect with our surroundings and our neighbors.

How does it work?

The Bike Share is open from March 15 through December 15. Bikes are available for borrowing from the Public Safety Office in the back of Dominican Hall 7 days a week, from 7am-7pm. Bikes must be returned by 7pm each day.

How can I become a member?

Fill out the Falcon Bike Share registration form.

After you hear from us that your registration is complete, you can check out a bike!

What else do I need to know?

As a member of the Falcon Bike Share, you agree to take safety precautions to protect yourself and the bicycles:

  • We highly recommend that you wear a helmet and brightly-colored clothing when you ride. You can get a free helmet in the Public Safety office.
  • We also recommend that you participate in bike safety programs offered by the college (such as Smart Cycling 1) to build confidence in cycling safely in traffic.
  • When you are not using the bike, keep it secure and locked at all times. Use the lock on the frame rather than on the tires.
  • When you have a bike checked out, you are the only person who can use it. Do not share the bike with somebody else.

Here are some other policies you should know:

  • To prevent theft, we have installed GPS trackers on each bike. You might receive a notification on your phone that a tracker is nearby. We look at the tracking data only if a safety issue arises or if a bike is missing.
  • If you return a bike after 7pm, lend the bike to somebody else, or cause damage to a bike or lock, your membership in the program will be suspended and you will need to meet with a member of the Bike Share Team before you can borrow again.

Can I reserve a bike in advance?

Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve bikes only for these reasons:

  • You need to borrow a bike for a cycling class sponsored by the college.
  • You coordinate with us to reserve bikes for an activity that is sponsored by a student club, college department/office, or course instructor.

If you are planning a group bike ride for a student group, college-sponsored event, or course:

  • You can reserve up to 9 bikes for an event within the standard bike share hours (7am-7pm). To do so, fill out the reservation form.
  • Before the event, participants need to become bike share members using this form.

Where are some good places to ride?

There are lots of nearby places of interest within biking distance:

  • We are just a half-mile down Winchester Avenue from the Farmington Canal Bike Trail. You can take the trail downtown, through Newhallville and Hamden, and further north.
  • Edgerton Park and East Rock Park offer space for exploring nature, enjoying a picnic, or attending events like community gatherings and outdoor concerts.
  • Orange Street (near East Rock Park) has lots of cafes, stores, and restaurants. Science Park (down Winchester Avenue) also has several new cafes and restaurants (Fussy Coffee is a favorite coffee and lunch spot for many Albertus Community members!)

What happens if something goes wrong while I am out riding (eg. the bike is broken or stolen, or I get hurt)?

Call Albertus Public Safety at (203) 507-5204. 

I have another question. Who can answer them?

Email Edward Dunar, coordinator of the Falcon Bike Share, at edunar@albertus.edu.