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Item 11.1 - Attachment 1 |
Summary of the different models
of cycle hire |
Summary of the different models of cycle
hire
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Cycle Centre |
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Description |
Recognised as best
practise. Purpose built facility which includes a shop font providing
transport information, end of trip facilities, cycle hire, secure bicycle
parking facilities, café and bicycle workshop. Can be part of new development
or retro fit existing space. These facilities should be close to a transport
interchange and be supported by a strong cycling infrastructure net work
Initial investment is high however ongoing costs can be maintained to be low. |
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Key elements for
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Good facilities
for occasional and established cyclists. A variety of services in the one
location. |
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Example - |
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Euro style |
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Description |
Stand alone ranks
of unique bicycles which can be accessed by users via a swipe card. Bicycle
hire stations compliment other public transport modes. Bicycles can be used
for one way trips i.e do not have to be returned to rank of origin. To avoid theft these bicycles need have no
standard interchangeable parts. This requires specialist maintenance and
replacement of components. Often tied with other street furniture contracts. |
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Key elements for
Success - |
Free hire for first
30 minutes. expansive network of ranks ,locations have established cycling
culture, no compulsory helmet law |
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Example - |
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Local authority |
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Description |
Funded by local Council or other authority. Bicycles are
available during business hours. Users must provide identification and a
leave a deposit to hire the bicycle. Helmets and advice are also available. |
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Key elements for
Success - |
Safe environment
for cycling. Locks are provided with bicycle to reduce theft. |
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Example - |
www.cityofadelaide.com.au/recreation/fitness/city-bikes.html |
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Commercial –
attached to established business |
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Description |
This service can be provided as a stand alone service, such
as that found at Sydney Olympic Park and |
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Key elements for
Success - |
Hire can be
subsided by other activities. Expert knowledge of operator of an area ensures
a higher quality of user experience. |
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Example - |
Manly Bike Tours
- www.manlybiketours.com.au Harvey Bay
Cycles www.baybikehire.com.au |
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Community
enterprise model |
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Description |
Community
enterprise model which supplies recycled bicycles to members of the public
for extended loan. This model does not fit within
the definition of a cycle hire system stated in this report |
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Key elements for
Success - |
This model relies
on and fosters strong community networks. It provides bicycle for long term
hire to members of the community who may not otherwise have access to
bicycles |
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Example - |
Western Sydney Cycling Network www.westernsydneycyclingnetwork.com.au
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