City of York’s E-Cycle Switch scheme has won the national Modeshift award for excellence in active travel, recognising its effective promotion and encouragement of active travel in the city.
City of York’s E-Cycle Switch scheme has won the national Modeshift award for excellence in active travel, recognising its effective promotion and encouragement of active travel in the city.
Planned and delivered by the Council's iTravel team, E-Cycle Switch offers residents the opportynity to borrow an e-cycle from a participating local bike shop for a 7 day trial.
Modeshift is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers travel planning and support to professionals and organisations aiming to promote and grow levels of active and sustainable travel for businesses and communities.
The award recognises the effectiveness of E-Cycle Switch in making cycling accessible to everyone living, studying or working in York, as part of the annual Modeshift National Sustainable Travel Awards.
Bike shops involved in the scheme are:
- The Electric Transport Shop
- Giant Store York
- Liv York
- Cycle Heaven
- Halfords
- Get Cycling CiC
Applicants are then eligible for a discount on the e-cycle and child carrying equipment from the participating bike stores, supported by the DfT’s E-Cycle Extension fund.
Applicants with disabilities or mobility issues also have the chance to trial an inclusive e-cycle suited to their mobility and accessibility requirements.
You can find out more information here: E-Cycle Switch – iTravel York - the scheme ends on 31st March 2023
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