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Affinity Plus – Minneapolis to be a nice ride Minnesota site
Credit union will be a site for people to rent and return bikes through this shared bike program.
ST. PAUL, MN (March 26, 2015) — Many people living in the Minneapolis and surrounding communities get from point A to point B on bicycles – and now, with the addition of 20 new stations for shared bikes through the Nice Ride Minnesota program, more people will have the opportunity to travel this way.
Affinity Plus recognizes that as one of the nation’s top bicycling cities, Minneapolis has a need for increased convenience and service for two-wheeled commuters. In June of 2014, the credit union opened a bike thru lane so members wouldn’t have to lock up their bikes and walk into a branch to perform a transaction – instead, they’re able to complete their transactions by using this lane.
And now, the credit union is proud to announce its Minneapolis location will be one of the new sites in town for Nice Ride Minnesota’s shared biking program. The branch sits at the intersection of University Avenue and 26th Avenue SE, which has been identified as an area of high use due to its proximity to the University of Minnesota. The Nice Ride Minnesota station will be located on branch property in the parking lot.
“We’re so excited to be a part of this movement, and our members will appreciate having the opportunity to rent or return a shared bike at our location – especially because our bike thru makes it possible for them to quickly do what they need to do while remaining on their bikes,” shares Amber Shanley, branch manager.
An exact date has yet to be set on when the Minnesota Nice Ride site will open at the Affinity Plus location, but the credit union hopes it will be available by early June.
“I’m hoping this will result in higher bike traffic not only from our members, but employees as well,” states Shanley. “Seeing the bikes come and go will inspire me to get out and bike rather than drive my car.”
Photo: Affinity Plus – University’s bike thru lane.
About Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative that puts people first above profits. We are committed to empowering consumers – for knowledge, for understanding and to know there are alternatives that focus on the success of people, not the bottom line. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member –centric products and programs. Affinity Plus is the largest credit union in Minnesota with state-based assets and has 27 branches located throughout the state. With more than $1.7 billion in assets, Affinity Plus is based in St. Paul and is owned by more than 180,000 members. Through a broad range of eligibility criteria, almost anyone can become a member of Affinity Plus. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling 800-322-7228.