Kennesaw State’s department of parking and transportation plans to bring Zagster, a bike-sharing app, to the Kennesaw campus after implementing the service on the Marietta campus more than a year ago.
KSU implemented Zagster on the Marietta campus in February 2018 to provide students with efficient transportation and promote healthy habits. Kelley Wisniewski, assistant director of marketing, culinary and hospitality within campus services, said the app now has nearly 1,300 registered members who have completed a total of more than 18,000 bicycle trips since the app launched.
“We believe this program benefits our campus community by offering an affordable and efficient way to travel between popular activity points on the Marietta Campus,” Wisniewski said. “We love that the system is user-friendly and are pleased to see students and employees enjoying the service.”
The department of parking and transportation is in the planning process of bringing Zagster to Kennesaw, which includes adding infrastructure to connect areas of campus via bike paths.
Wisniewski said the plans also include an interoperable bike-sharing network that provides connections throughout Cobb County.
Wisniewski added that once the concept is fully developed, the department will have a more detailed timeline of implementation to create a more bicycle-friendly infrastructure on the campus.
“The projects that we have planned are designed to promote a safe, integrated transportation system that encourages the use of transit, bicycling and walking to increase connectivity and accessibility throughout campus,” Wisniewski said. “Each of the projects that we are working on contribute to this and move us closer to that goal.”
There are 35 bikes placed across seven stations located at key activity points on the Marietta Campus. The first hour of bike rental is free, and trips that last more than an hour cost $3 per additional hour with a maximum rental price of $24 per ride.
“This is a great way for students to quickly cross campus on a cold, wet day as well as enjoy a lengthier ride to take advantage of the more temperate weather and longer daylight hours as we approach spring,” Wisniewski said.
There is no cost to sign up for Zagster, and students can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
