(Newswire.net — November 13, 2013) TEMPE , AZ Tempe, AZ – University Pointe Apartments (UP) in Tempe, Arizona has found an ingenious way of encouraging tenants to move around ASU campus the healthy and fast—bicycles.
Located a mere 30 steps from the Arizona State University—Tempe campus, University Pointe is a favoured off-campus residence to students and other campus goers. Going on foot is the popular way of moving around for most people in the area. However, there are times when some speed is needed, and carrying around some shopping bags and other loads can be heavy for long walks. In this case, the bicycle offers a practical option.
Bikes will get one to a destination faster than going by foot and, with a small basket added to its frame, more efficient in carrying small loads like groceries and books. They are also inexpensive, easy to maintain and save on fuel. Finding a place to park is not a problem for these lightweight and space-saving frames too. Campus buildings and establishments in the nearby commercial areas are equipped with railings where commuters can lock their bikes while they tend to their business. An additional, and perhaps most important, advantage is that bicycles promote health through exertion and by reducing pollution.
That is why many campus-goers are seen moving around ASU on bicycles. Seeing this, University Pointe has come up with ingenious ways of promoting the use of bicycles among its residents.
By reserving early for a long term lease, tenants to their studio-type and two-bedroom apartments have the option of getting a FREE cruiser bike to own (the other choices are a flats-screen TV installed in the room or a $250 gift certificate redeemable at the nearby Tempe Marketplace).
For those who were not able to catch the early-bird, long-term lease promo, University Pointe offers a FREE rental of their bikes to residents as part of their amenities. Residents may rent the bikes for free from Monday to Friday, between 9:00AM to 5:30PM, and on weekends from 10:00AM to 4:00PM (Saturdays) and 2:00PM (Sundays).
Processing the rental is a breeze—all one has to do to check out a bike is present his ID, sign his name and apartment number, and he is ready to go. With the free rental comes a U-lock and key to secure the bike. Residents can also reserve a bike for a future date.
This amenity is unique to University Pointe Apartments—no other off campus apartment rental is offering it so far—which is just one of the reasons why UP is a the choice for many apartment dwellers in Tempe. Among the other amenities offered by UP apartments are:
- A spacious courtyard for group study sessions and relaxation
- A large pool area
- Free connectivity through WI-FI and cable TV
- A sports and recreation facility
To view University Pointe Apartments in Tempe, visit their website, www.apartmentsintempe.net, or arrange for a tour or reservation through their hotline (480) 966 9000.