1. Folding bicycles: an intermodal scheme for Nantes' public transport system Presentation of final results CYCLOTAN TRIAL

2. Try out the use of folding bikes in combination with public transport. Attract more public transport users by increasing the catchment area to include cyclists. Develop mobility schemes for the logistics of the first and last kilometres. Allow residents with no way of securely parking a bicycle at their place of residence to have a space- saving bike. Objectives VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 2

3. Principles of the trial Provide an established target group with a free folding bike for a limited time. Have individual and collective follow-up appointments with the participants Draw conclusions on the possible expansion of the bike hire scheme. Allow residents with no way of securely parking a bicycle at their place of residence to have a space-saving bike. VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 3

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5. The recruitment phase Number of applications per day 872 applicants in less than 20 days VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 5

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7. Recap of the CycloTan study CycloTan + public transport co-mobility scheme tested in Nantes by 100 participants: A 6 month trial period from February 2012 to August 2012 Observations at the end of the study: 80.4% of the participants were satisfied (47.2 % were very satisfied) A high participation rate was maintained throughout the study: 87 active participants VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 7

8. Something that’s difficult to get your head around? VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 8

9. Variables that influence the decision to use CycloTan: The weather (frequent influence - 52% of participants) Work schedule (38%) Personal schedule (37%) Question posed to all the participants, after 2 months of use: on average, how often do you use Cyclo-Tan? The "addicts" (30%) ++ men ++ those who already used a bike 5 days a week, + 26-35 years The "addicts" (30%) ++ men ++ those who already used a bike 5 days a week, + 26-35 years The "occasional cyclists" (33%) ++ 18-25 years, + women The "occasional cyclists" (33%) ++ 18-25 years, + women Graph of bike use : Frequence of usage VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 9

10. Evolution of the CycloTan study : Satisfaction remained stable Overall satisfaction 10 days87.7% 2 months86,4% 6 months80,4% VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUNE 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 10

11. After 1 weekAfter 2 months 88% 94% 80% 85% 78% 94% Summary of satisfaction: Varying levels of satisfaction between men and women VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 11 Together Men Women Quite satisfied Very satisfied

12. 3 out of 4 participants believe that CycloTan saves them time. 60% of the participants are very satisfied with the CycloTan + public transport scheme. Summary of satisfaction: Time-saving: a key factor in user satisfaction VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 12

13. Evolution of the CycloTan study: Participants' perceptions of folding bikes over 6 months No significant changes over the 6 months The participants insisted numerous times that the bike was of good quality and needed very little upkeep VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE Would you say that the CycloTan bikes are...(the number in brackets are a 6 month average) For the most part?And then? PraticalYes, absolutely (54%)Yes, reasonably (35%)No, not really (9%) ComfortableYes, reasonably (53%)No, not really (24%)Yes, absolutely (20%) LightYes, reasonably (39%)No, not really (26%)Yes, absolutely(18%) Aesthetically pleasing Yes, absolutely(51%)Yes, reasonably (32%)No, not really (13%) CleanYes, absolutely (77%)Yes, reasonably (22%)No, not really (1%) 13

14. Evolution of the CycloTan study: Less frequent usage of CycloTan amongst average passengers VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 14 Every day or almost 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never

15. Evolution of the CycloTan study: CycloTan still fulfills its goal of providing intermodal transport VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 15

16. Evolution of the CycloTan study: A flexible CycloTan usage, but still dominated by home-work journeys VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 16 Exclusively home-work Exclusively for other types of journey For both types of journey

17. Thoughts on travel pass rates If tomorrow Tan were to propose "CycloTan" travel passes including the loan of a folding bike, similar to the one that you are using at the moment, for a monthly rate between €8 and €10, would you say that this rate is… VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 17

18. Key findings The CycloTan trial was a success: 8 out of 10 participants are satisfied. The folding bike + TP combination seems to be an effective and popular multimodal scheme. The Strida folding bike seems to be adapted to this kind of travel. VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 18

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20. Do you want to discover CycloTan? Save the date! Velo-city 2015 will be held in Nantes from 2-5 June 2015 VELO-CITY 2015 - 2-5 JUIN 2015 - NANTES, FRANCE 20