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Electric Bike Trial Project
Meeting: 16/03/2020 - Charity Committee (Item 64)
64 Electric Bike Trial Project PDF 124 KB
Minutes:
Keith Duly, Leisure Development Manager, presented the report to request the use of the electric bikes from the Seaside Cycle Hire for a short-term trial which encourages local work-related journeys.
The Seafront Cycle Hire is funded by the Foreshore Trust and operated by Active Hastings. The service incudes 23 bikes available to hire, 6 of which are electric.
The project aims to encourage more council workers to cycle to local meetings. The trial period will enable the Council to gather insight regarding the potential benefits, including:
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles amongst council workers
- A more environmentally friendly way to travel for those switching from car and taxi use
- Efficiencies regarding lower vehicle running costs, reduction in staff sickness and travel time during peak traffic
The trial will be reviewed and evaluated during December. A case study will be drafted as part of the project evaluation. If successful, there is the possibility of exploring further opportunities perhaps to broaden the offer to other partners and residents.
It was confirmed that a separate insurance policy was in place for staff using the bikes.
Councillor Rogers proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Batsford.
RESOLVED (unanimously):
1. That the electric bikes are used for a trial period without impacting on the agreed Seaside Cycle Hire provision.
Reasons:
To trial the use of electric bikes as an alternative mode of transport for local work-related use. If this short-term trial is a success, there is potential for it to be expanded and made more permanent. Possible long-term benefits include healthier and more efficient local work force and a more environmentally friendly mode of local transport.
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