GO E-bike South East Scotland regional e-bike share Project partners: Funders: Antonia Roberts, Bikeplus @Bikeplusbike

Shared Mobility Specialists Cars, bikes, rides Information and guidance Industry metrics & user behaviour research Development projects

Attracting new riders Data from Bikeplus England programme Ebikes have been proven to attract new riders and encourage new types of trips. Data from the Bikeplus England Shared electric bike programme taught us: New riders, more women, and even spread age demographic Data from Bikeplus England programme

Anecdotal benefits of e-bikes “Best experience I’ve had since being a child it’s like I just started cycling for the first time very enjoyable its awesome” John, Rotherham I felt far more confident on road, than my normal bike, as I had more power, Eastbourne rider

Gender, age & health issues 26% previously struggled to use a regular bike for fitness/health reasons”. New riders, more women, and even spread age demographic Ebikes allow people to cycle with physical issues such as a problem with their knee or back as well as those recovering from serious illnesses.

Are e-bikes cheating? Norwegian Study (2018) concludes physical exertion is spent 95% of time using an e-bike Craig – Rotherham It has taken a while to build up my level of fitness, but now I cycle to and from work and ride at the weekend whilst out doing my shopping. I didn’t cycle before and I wanted to try one before I bought one, I ended up saving £56 per month on bus travel and lost 2 stone in weight “I lost 2 stone in weight” Craig, Rotherham

Improving well being The word heard most in association with ebikes is funs – It is allowing more people to experience fresh air, and the joy of getting about on their own steam.

New trips, reducing car use They also have the potential to allow more trips to be converted from the car as they support hillier, longer journeys or allow more weight to be carried and for the rider to arrive at their destination fresh.

Improving social inclusion Overcoming physical disability Overcoming transport barriers

Reasons for choosing an e-bike

GO E-bike South East Scotland regional e-bike share GO E-bike is supporting South East Scotland’s goals by: Reducing congestion Improving public health Improving accessibility to: Employment opportunities Health and leisure facilities South East Scotland is a dynamic and growing area which aspires to become one of northern Europe’s leading economic regions Economy – to ensure transport facilitates economic growth, regional prosperity and vitality in a sustainable manner Accessibility – to improve accessibility for those with limited transport choice (including those with mobility difficulties) or no access to a car, particularly those living in rural areas Environment – to ensure that development is achieved in an environmentally sustainable manner Safety and Health – to promote a healthier and more active SEStran area population

5 different contexts for Go E-bike University shuttle & loans Hospital shuttle Employer business trips & loans Community group pool bikes Bike library loans

1. University of St. Andrews Railway station Fleet of 12 e-bikes for 300 staff New campus Guardbridge 6km cycle path Target staff car trips Smart lock and app enabled Main campus Initial launch on campus and town centre Short and long term hires

2. Forth Valley Scheme Connecting Larbert railway station & Forth Valley Royal Hospital Shuttle 1 mile quiet roads High profile regional on-street scheme

3. Employer E-bike Pool 6 week + trial at employers in the region Scottish Government NHS & Council offices Target business & commute by car Pool bikes /Try before you buy Smart lock and app enabled Minimal hassle for employers with management & maintenance included Ambitions to be a long term funded solution

4. CLEAR, Buckhaven Area of high deprivation 6 e-bikes & 1 electric cargo Staff & 30 volunteers transporting tools and produce Try before you buy Expand to public / colleges CLEAR - Community led environmental action for regeneration Area of high deprivation according to Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation Cargo bike to free up senior staff time taken by van who are only ones with insurance /licences

5. West Lothian Bike Library Social enterprise, Livingston Area of high deprivation 9 standard e-bikes 4-week - try before you buy offer. 1 e-trike - all-ability audience Led Rides, cycle training and hour loans. Partnership with West Lothian Council Early 2018 will see WLBL organising led Rides, cycle training and bikes will be able to be loaned out on an hourly basis. 9 standard e-bikes are offered on a 4-week period with a try before you buy offer. 1 e-trike opens up the social inclusion to a wider all-ability audience Area of high deprivation according to Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation

Going forward Launches Spring 18 Sharing lessons Monitoring impacts Project expansion Edinburgh city scheme

Antonia Roberts, Bikeplus @bikeplusbike antonia@Bikeplus.org.uk Project manager Chris Slade Chris@Bikeplus.org.uk