BNMC Inc. and partners highlight improvements that support biking and commuting options across the Medical Campus, promoting health, environmental responsibility, and pedestrian-friendly streets.
BUFFALO, NY – The BNMC Inc. will officially open its new secure indoor bike parking at a breakfast gathering on Friday, May 17th at the culmination of National Bike to Work Week as they celebrate those who commute to work by bike and help to build a bike-friendly culture on the Medical Campus.
The BNMC Inc. has more than doubled the indoor bike parking available to employees who work on the Medical Campus with the opening of the new bike parking with lockers in the parking garage at 854 Ellicott, adjacent to Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center, and the Gates Vascular Institute. In addition to lockers for the cyclists use, there is a bike vending machine stocked with bike-related amenities, such as tubes, patch kits, and lights, to aid commuters.
This adds to the secure bike parking in the renovated shipping container and bike fix-it station at the corner of Ellicott & Virginia Street that the BNMC Inc. installed in 2013. GObike Buffalo will manage the indoor parking as part of its longtime partnership with the BNMC.
The Medical Campus already has the densest bicycle parking in the City of Buffalo with 333 spaces (an increase of 100 spaces over last year) and secure bike parking, two Reddy Bikeshare stations with a total of 12 racks with bikes available for short term use, and free parking zone anywhere on the Medical Campus to allow users to park closer to their destination on any public rack or infrastructure without a fee.
WHEN: Friday, May 17th 7:00 AM – 10 AM
Brief remarks begin at 9:00 AM from:
- Mayor Byron Brown (invited)
- Matt Enstice, President & CEO, BNMC
- Allegra Jaros, President, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
- Justin Booth, Executive Director, GObike Buffalo
- Jennifer White, Communications Director, Reddy Bikeshare
LOCATION: 854 Ellicott Street (corner of Ellicott & Goodrich) on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
WHO: BNMC Inc. is hosting the event in partnership with GObike Buffalo and Reddy Bikeshare to celebrate bike commuters and those using active commuting options to get to work.
There will be a bike train beginning at City Hall for anyone looking to ride as a group to the event on the Medical Campus.
Collaborating partners in transportation planning will be on hand to share information about transportation options, programs and amenities on the Medical Campus that encourage employees to try biking, walking, transit, and carpooling. Partners include GObike Buffalo, GO Buffalo Niagara, Reddy Bikeshare, NFTA, and others.
Free breakfast and coffee provided by Ashker’s and lloyd taco truck.