WHIPPANY, NJ—Vision Real Estate Partners is bringing bike-sharing to the suburbs at its Crossings at Jefferson Park, in the Whippany section of Hanover Township. The company this month introduced an onsite B-cycle station, from which employees of tenants at the 525,000-square-foot office campus can rent bicycles by the hour.

VREP, in partnership with Rubenstein Partners, acquired The Crossings in 2013 and recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebranding at the 115 South Jefferson Road property. As an integral part of the project, VREP created 1.2 miles of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on the campus; it connects directly to Morris County Parks Commission's Patriots' Path. The bike share amenity and ample personal bike storage encourage the use of these alternative “roadways” for both recreation and as a commuting alternative.

“One of our main objectives was to create a work environment that promotes health, wellness, and sustainability,” says VREP's Sam Morreale, founder and managing partner. “As the push toward bikeable and walkable communities gains momentum in New Jersey and nationwide, we are proud to set an example of how real estate developers and owners can help to encourage 'green' transportation and reduced strain on local roadways. While bike sharing has become popular in cities, our program is, to our knowledge, the region's first of its kind in a suburban setting.”