The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability is offering a limited number of bicycle fix-it stations to schools, community centers, libraries and non-profit partners around San Mateo County.
Fix-it stations are stands that are affixed with the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance. Bicycle fix-it stations are key elements of a bicycle-friendly environment, allowing folks to make basic repairs themselves to their bikes at no cost. The stations will likely be of this model:
https://www.duo-gard.com/product/bicycle-repair-station-high-security-station/#acc-3The basic requirements for applying for a station are:
1. The station must be located within San Mateo County
2. Each station needs a 2 foot by 2 foot slab of concrete to bolt into
3. The applying organization will be responsible for taking care of the station, including replacing broken or missing tools and parts
The application will remain open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to organizations who respond by June 18, 2021.
Please feel free to share this with any organization you think would be interested.
For questions, comments or concerns please contact:
commute@smcgov.orgThank you!