RIDING IN STYLE LIVE WELL ST. GEORGE BIKE-SHARE PROGRAM OPENS NEW MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS
Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine, an average annual high temperature of 77 degrees, and worldclass scenic views, St. George is the perfect location to take a bike ride. Factor in that the city houses a university that takes its “active learning. active life.” mantra seriously, and it’s clear there is no better place to take advantage of the environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Now, thanks to the City of St. George’s new Live Well St. George bike-share
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program, getting around town and campus just got a lot easier.
Bikes are available to rent for $2 an hour Launched this January, the program started with 55 bikes located in 10 stations throughout the city. Bikes are available to rent for $2 an hour, allowing riders to run quick errands or go on long scenic tours. Though not required to use the bikes, annual memberships are available to make using the system
even more affordable. In fact, a student annual membership is available to DSU students, emphasizing the program’s partnership with the University. The project operates in conjunction with Zagster, a bike-share company that operates more than 200 programs in 35 states, and is sponsored by community partners such as Dixie State University, Dixie Regional Medical Center, Select Health, Washington County, and Injury Smart Law. To participate in the program, users simply download the Zagster