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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Improving social inclusion
Overcoming physical disability
Overcoming transport barriers

10. Reasons for choosing an e-bike

11. 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

12. 5 different contexts for Go E-bike
University shuttle & loans
Hospital shuttle
Employer business trips & loans
Community group pool bikes
Bike library loans

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. Antonia Roberts, Bikeplus
@bikeplusbike
Project manager
Chris Slade