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In April, Kanu Hawaii hosted Volunteer Week and brought together 100+ events & 5,000+ volunteers across 7 islands! We took the opportunity to partner with Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMOW) during the week to encourage individuals and coworkers to deliver meals to the community on Biki bikes! We're thrilled that, in addition to delivery over 70 meals and bringing over 20 first-time volunteers to Meals on Wheels, organizations such as Inspire Church and HIC have continued to host their own Biki Meals on Wheels following the partnership.
Now, we're making plans to partner again as the 2019 holiday season approaches. If you are interested in delivering meals to members of the community leading up to Thanksgiving, please email justine@bikesharehawaii.org to coordinate. As thanks for donating your time, up to 20 participants will receive 50% off their next month of rides (Commuter Plan).
Biki Meals on Wheels
From left to right: Cameron Black and Jonathan Chin from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Office (DBEDT), Daniel Simonich from ProsPac Holdings, June Chee from DBEDT, Dember Domen and Ben Trevino from Hawaii Authority for Rapid Transit (HART)
Please note: All meals are picked up at the Straub Medical Center at Biki Stop 402 between 11 am and 12 pm and delivered in pairs of 2. Volunteers can expect to deliver 2-4 meals with a partner to residences within Kakaako and Makiki.
Testimonials
"I volunteered to find more fun and convenient ways for my colleagues at work to get involved in their communities. Meal delivery on Biki was a fun, easy, and rewarding way to give back a little in the middle of the day!"
-Ben F., HART
"Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to contribute to the community. Biking while volunteering makes it more so! I participated in this event because Meals on (Biki) Wheels was a combo of things I like, using bikes as a functional mode of transport while delivering meals to folks who may be less mobile. The best part was making the delivery itself, because everyone likes a hot meal and the genuine gratitude of the recipients was refreshing. It was also nice to get out of the office and ride around town on my lunch break."
- Jonathan C., DBEDT
"As a Saint Louis School student, I was looking for a way to volunteer in my community. I am also a BikeFactory employee and love riding my bike on the streets of Honolulu. On two afternoons in April, I had the opportunity to deliver meals in Waikiki on a Biki Bike. I picked up the meals from the Oahu Care facility on Beretania Street, rode to Kalakaua Avenue on a Biki Bike, and delivered the meals to an elderly couple with limited mobility and special dietary needs. It was especially rewarding to use my love of bikes to serve others."
- Jack M., High School Student
"I was happy to volunteer for Biki Meals on Wheels! It was fun to get on Biki and deliver meals by bicycle. It was a great opportunity to be active while doing something good for my community. Thank you for this great opportunity! I’m excited to do it again in the future."
-Diane Dohm, OahuMPO
"Delivering food to Hawaii Meals on Wheels’ clients on Biki bikes was a fun and easy way to help others in our community. What a physically and spiritually rewarding way to spend a lunch break! Thanks to both organizations for the opportunity and for making the entire delivery process so efficient. The partnership between Hawaii Meals on Wheels and Biki makes a lot of sense."
- Cam B., DBEDT
"Meals on wheels hold a very special place in my heart as they have delivered food to my ohana. The service that Hawaii Meals on Wheels is priceless! When I learned about the collaboration with Biki and Meals on Wheels I was excited and honored to volunteer my time to deliver a meal to someone’s kupuna. This experience is humbling and I hope to participate in it in the near future."
-Dember D., HART
HMOW serves over 400 meals a day to Hawaii's kupuna, providing households with hot meals as well as some company during lunch or dinner time.
Thanks to HHF Planners, Blue Planet Foundation, HART, DBEDT, OahuMPO, and Office of Climate Change Sustainability and Resiliency for rallying coworkers to volunteer as a group! A special shout-out goes to our high school volunteer, Jack, who used this opportunity to complete his final hours of volunteer service for Saint Louis High School!
Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the annual Lantern Floating Ceremony this Memorial Day. Plan ahead and Biki there to avoid the hassles of traffic and parking!
During busy events, the Biki Crew sets-up a Biki Valet at a nearby Biki Stop to accommodate the increased traffic. On Monday, we'll be offering assistance from 2pm - 10pm at our "mega station" Biki Stop #244, located on the Magic Island side entrance of Ala Moana Beach Park (system map).
Don't worry about arriving to a completely full station! The Crew will be clearing out bikes as they arrive to ensure there will be open docks for you to return to. Extra bikes will be available but rentals are on a first-come, first served basis. Customer Service representatives will also be available to answer questions and assist with new member sign-ups!
TIPS
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Download the Biki App (available for iOS and Android) in advance. The App shows the location of all Biki Stops and the bike availability in real-time.
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Customer service will be on-site to assist with plan purchases. However, we recommend signing up in advance on GoBiki.org or the Biki App to save time! A valid credit or debit card is required.
- Consider using Biki even if you don't live in urban Honolulu! During big events many residents will drive to the city, park their car a few miles from the event location and ride in to avoid traffic and other delays. Pick up a Bike from one of over 130 convenient locations.
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Safety tips and bicycling laws are available on our website.
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All riders must be 16+. Terms and Conditions.
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
- Free Spirit Plan: $20 for 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like. Minutes don’t expire and can be used over days, weeks, months or years!
- $15 Monthly: Unlimited 30-minute rides every day
- $25 Monthly: Unlimited 60-minute rides every day
Don’t want to sign up for a plan? Purchase a single ride ($3.50/30-minutes) from the kiosk or the Biki Mobile App.
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
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Yesterday we added another Biki Stop to the network! You can find #307 at the edge of Waikiki on the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Holomoana Street. This station is in close proximity to the Ala Wai boat harbor as well as a variety of restaurants and accommodations. Mahalo to Prince Waikiki for providing the space to install the site!
We'd like to recognize SSFM International for their new initiative to get employees on Biki's! The Biki network expanded to the Kalihi area in December 2018, and SSFM staff were psyched to have a new transportation option that would allow them to easily commute to and from their Sumner Street office and out for meetings, lunches and pau hana's.
To celebrate the nearby stations and encourage staff to give Biki a try, SSFM International is now offering Free Spirit Biki Memberships for all interested SSFM employees. They have since coordinated "Biki to Lunch" company outings and even encouraged staff visiting from Manila to use the system as a convenient way to get around while they're in town.
With over 40 employees enrolled as Biki Members, we are proud to work with organizations who recognize Biki as a healthy, convenient and environmentally-friendly employee benefit!
Biki employer plans
Over 20 organizations are currently enrolled in Biki's employer plan program. The standard program offers 10% off the $15 Monthly Membership, which allows for an unlimited number of 30 minute trips. However, there are some companies including SSFM International, HDR Inc, Ulupono Initiative and Mobi that go a step beyond and cover the cost of employee memberships. Many companies already offer their staff parking subsidies, bus passes and even company cars. Adding Biki as a new workplace benefit is a great way to promote employee well-being and demonstrate leadership in the community!
Interested in bringing Biki to your workplace? Ask someone from your HR department to contact kelsey@bikesharehawaii.org!
SSFM Biki's to Lunch!
Share with us!
Do you Biki to lunch with your coworkers? Have you hosted a Biki-themed event or social experience? Maybe you recently witnessed a Biki celebrity siting? Or a marriage proposal on a Biki bike? We love hearing the variety of ways our riders use the system. Share your Biki stories with us or post your photos and tag #GoBikiHI.
Have you noticed the new design on some of our bikes? Our partners at Hawaiian Electric recently updated their design to celebrate the launch of Project Footprint! Hawaiian Electric is committed to reaching 100% clean energy by 2045 and began this new movement to empower residents with the knowledge and energy options needed to reduce their carbon footprints.
HOW IT WORKS:
Hawaiian Electric customers can now take actions to win rewards. For example, those who switch to paperless billing and automatic bill payment can redeem for a limited edition T-shirt made from 100% recycled materials or a 17 oz. double-wall, stainless steel water bottle.
Or make an even bigger impact! Those who purchase an Electric Vehicle will score $50 of free charging at Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light vehicle charging stations.
Bikeshare Hawaii and HECO:
Since 2016, Hawaiian Electric has supported Bikeshare Hawaii and the Biki program to help reduce vehicle miles traveled and decrease our state’s dependence on fossil fuels. We are very grateful for the support of Hawaiian Electric and excited to spread awareness about their new campaign. Next time you spot one of their Biki bikes be sure to tag #ProjectFootprint and #GoBikiHI to show your support for 100% Renewable by 2045!
Interested in partnering with Biki? Bikeshare Hawaii is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that depends on grants and donations to support our mission. Please get in touch to learn what opportunities are available! Kelsey@bikesharehawaii.org.
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