In spite of being cut from the Campus Services budget last January, the UNH Cat Trax Bike Share program was sustained this year thanks to partnership and support from the Town of Durham and the Student Activities Fee Committee, as well as program administration from the Sustainability Institute. Cat Trax garnered 530 members, 3,942 rides, and 3,925 miles ridden in AY23-24.
The program continues to grow in use and popularity, with a dedicated group of high-frequency users as well as more casual ones. It has been featured in campus admissions tours to demonstrate the university’s sustainability leadership position, and the Sustainability Interns who lead the program have organized community bike rides, repair clinics, and an info-session at the Durham Public Library to promote wider community and campus use.
More exciting news!
We are deeply thankful to the UNH Parent Council for their generous grant of $2700 that will play a crucial role in expanding the Cat Trax Bike Share program. With this funding, we’ll be able to support community events, engage both students and local residents, and offer bike repair clinics, all while promoting sustainability and active living. A special thanks to Vic Whitcomb (’27, Wildlife Conservation and Biology and Sustainability dual major), one of the Sustainability Institute's Cat Trax Interns, whose dedication and hard work in completing the proposal made this possible. We're excited to see the program continue to grow and have an even greater impact on our community!
So, when in Durham, check out a Cat Trax bike (for free!) to take a spin around town and campus! You can find instructions here.
