A year-long e-bike trial is being rolled out across Geelong to create a fun and easy sustainable travel option for students, residents and visitors across the city.
The Deakin University trial will see 200 distinctive green e-bikes available in multiple locations, including the Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses, with rental and access managed via the Lime app.
E-bikes will also be parked at locations such as Belmont’s Barwon Valley Activity Centre and certain bike hoops around Geelong. All parking locations are viewable through the app. The number of locations is expected to increase over time and include further park and ride locations, transit hubs, community facilities and local shopping centres.
The trial presents a unique opportunity to understand how the Geelong community moves around the city and measure their willingness to try new transport options to reduce reliance on private cars for short journeys.
This is important as we respond to the region’s unprecedented population growth and develop new ways to create a more liveable region.
Deakin will analyse the trial’s travel data to inform future use of e-bikes.
