I think it s kind of an interesting experiment in notions of community and collective action, Brinson commented. He explained that although New College is very community-oriented, our community resources are often taken for granted. He is optimistic about the project, though. I guess I m kind of an idealist. I tend to think that under the right circumstances, people will do the right thing.
Theft is a concern, however.
They re kind of at the mercy of the Sarasota community, noted Brinson. The worry is not so much that Novo Collegians will make off with the bicycles, but that non-students may steal them. If too many of the bikes start disappearing, though, they will hopefully be outfitted with combination locks, all set to the same combination, which will be provided to the New College community. There are some rules for using the bikes. Though there is no guarantee that they will be followed, the hope is that the bicycles will stay on campus, and no-one will get hurt riding them.