Bikeshare

Welcome the the hub for Benjamin Franklin College Bikeshare! Our bikes are only available to BFC students. Make sure to check on the calendars below to see if a bike is available. All bikes are the same. Bike requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. If a room reservation is made after 4 PM on Friday for a reservation that same weekend, we will not be able to accommodate your request. Requests will be answered during regular business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Requests received over the weekend will be answered on the Monday following.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the reservation process, please email bfcaides@yale.edu or call 203-432-3140.

BFC Bikeshare Reservation Process

Thank you for your interest in the Benjamin Franklin College (BFC) Bikeshare. In order to use the bikeshare, you must complete the form in its entirety. The form will walk you through the following:

  1. Basic information of the bike program
  2. How to submit the BFC Bikeshare User Agreement and Liability Waiver
  3. Bike Safety Training and a related safety quiz

You will receive a copy of your response. Again, this form is mandatory for any BFC student interested in using the bikeshare. Thank you so much!

Link: Bikeshare Registration Form

PLEASE NOTE you must be registered before reserving a bike. 

Please fill out this form to reserve the bike! Assuming you are properly registered, your reservation will be approved given good standing in the program and bike availability. If you have NOT registered, your reservation will be automatically denied.

The bikes can only be reserved by BFC students. You will receive a confirmation email from a College Aide or staff member regarding your request when it has been approved. 

For anyone with an approved bike rental, you agree to:

  1. Follow the rules of the road in New Haven and wear provided helmets
  2. To use bicycles responsibly and for transportation purposes (i.e., not for illegal, dangerous, or otherwise inappropiate activities)
  3. To lock the bicycle in the SAME SPOT as where you found it within the day of your reservation. This allows for other Franklinites to access their bike rentals the next day
  4. To report any loss of or damage to a bicycle to the Franklin College Office immediately

Link: Bikeshare Request Form

Check Bike Availability

Click on the links below to view bike availability. All the bikes are the same.