Students and staff at Deakin University’s Geelong campuses have access to a new, sustainable means of transport as a 12-month trial of Lime electric bikes (e-bikes) is rolled out across the city.
The trial will see the distinctive green e-bikes available in multiple locations, including the Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses, with rental and access managed via the Lime app.
In a first for Geelong, a trial for designated shared e-bike parking locations is currently being developed for the Waurn Ponds train station with funding from the Department of Transport’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program.
E-bikes will also be parked at designated locations such as Belmont’s Barwon Valley Activity Centre and certain bike hoops around Geelong thanks to the support of the City of Greater Geelong. All parking locations are viewable through the app.
Lime is the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, providing accessible vehicles in more than 200 cities in 30 countries around the world.
Deakin University Director of Transport Karly Lovell said the e-bike trial presented a unique opportunity to understand how the Geelong community responds to new transport options.
“The trial will allow us to test and learn how our community moves around the city, reducing the reliance on private cars for short journeys,” Ms Lovell said.
“As we plan to respond to the unprecedented growth in population and prepare for the Commonwealth Games, the Lime trial is important to meet the expectations and needs of people studying, living, working, and visiting our beautiful region.”
