Studierendenwerk Bremen installs six bicycle service stations at residential complexes

Studierendenwerk Bremen has put six bicycle service points into operation on the premises of its Emmy, Luisental, Spittaler Straße and Vorstraße halls of residence. In addition to an air pump, these offer various tools for repairing bicycles and can be used free of charge.

"Bremen is a cycling city. This is especially true for students, who are often out and about on their bikes. Both in their free time and on the way from home to campus and back. We have installed bike service stations on the grounds of our student residences so that students can quickly repair minor faults themselves or simply inflate their tires. We are pleased that we can give students the opportunity to help themselves so easily. As the columns are publicly accessible, they can also be used by anyone else cycling past who needs them," says Hauke Kieschnick, Managing Director of Studierendenwerk Bremen.

According to the mobility survey conducted by the University of Bremen in 2023, 90% of students own a bicycle. Over 40% use it every day or almost every day. Fun, environmental protection and reliability are the most frequently cited reasons for use, ahead of cost and time savings.

"Such low-threshold offers show how health promotion and climate protection can be practically combined in everyday life: If students can easily repair their bikes, it is easier for them to get on their bikes regularly. Every ride means more exercise and improves fitness. At the same time, every ride helps to avoid emissions. Free repair options are more than just a service. The Studierendenwerk Bremen is sending out a strong signal and making sustainable mobility easier, more attractive and accessible to everyone," says Henrike Müller, Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science.

The financial resources used come from the budget provided by the Senate for climate protection projects and are part of the "Initial project integrated climate protection concept and climate protection management for the Studierendenwerk Bremen".