On most Tuesday mornings, sophomore John Chen, 20, computer science major, can be seen pedaling several miles down a busy San Jose street to the nearest bus stop, the early morning air watering his eyes as he races to catch the 9:15 a.m. bus to De Anza.
Last quarter, Chen said the routine was much more stressful, and he would often show up late to his 10:30 a.m. class or skip it entirely.
“There were days where I waited 15 to 20 minutes, and by the time the next bus came, I was already behind,” Chen said. “Being able to borrow this bike has almost been life-changing. It saves me so much time, and I’m hardly ever late anymore.”
Chen is one of dozens of students who borrow bikes each quarter through De Anza’s decade-old Bike Program, a student-led partnership with the Environmental Sustainability Committee and the Office of College Life. The program offers a sustainable, accessible way for students to get around campus and now issues about 60 bikes per quarter…