In partnership with the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver, BCAA’s Evolve E-Bike Share is launching an innovative E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program for North Vancouver locals – the first of its kind in British Columbia.
Supported by BC Hydro and LandlordBC, the Evolve E-Cargo Bike Pilot is available to North Vancouverites for FREE, offering locals a new choice to explore e-cargo bikes as a sustainable and practical alternative to car travel for short trips and shopping around the North Shore. It is part of the broader E-Cargo Bike Information Program led by the DNV and CNV and aligns with goals to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainable transportation options.
The pilot features eight e-cargo bikes, available in two styles to pick up and return at six locations across the North Shore, including four North Vancouver District and City Public Libraries and two multi-unit residential buildings. It will run initially until October 2024, with a restart in March 2025 through October 2025.
“Expanding active transportation options is a priority in the District and the Evolve E-Cargo Bike pilot program helps us do that by offering residents an alternative way to travel throughout our community,” says Peter Cohen, District of North Vancouver’s General Manager, Engineering Infrastructure Services. “We are pleased to see this program launch and look forward to hearing what residents think of it.”
“The City of North Vancouver is committed to increasing residents’ access to convenient and safe active transportation options,” says City of North Vancouver’s Deputy Director of Planning and Development, Jennifer Draper. “This pilot program is a great, innovative option for running errands and accessing North Vancouver in new ways. The introduction of free e-cargo bikes for residents helps to expand zero emission travel and achieve the visions set out in the City’s Official Community Plan and supporting strategies.”
Users can book one of the two styles of Evolve E-Cargo Bike for free using the Evo app. Simply sign up and pick your desired date and time, and return the bikes to the same location where they picked them up. Free helmets are provided at all locations for riders and passengers.
“We’re excited to pilot B.C.’s first e-cargo bike share program with the DNV and CNV, adding a new alternative for our North Shore Evo Members to move around,” says Leanne Buhler, Head of Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share at BCAA. “This pilot reinforces our commitment to offering more inclusive and sustainable transport choices. We’re looking forward to seeing how North Vancouverites make the most of e-cargo bikes.”
How Evolve E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program Works
Public Libraries:
Download the Evo app and sign up: Select ‘e-bikes/e-scooters’ if you don’t require car share, allowing you to skip driver’s license requirements.
Book an e-cargo bike: Choose the ‘Evo Return’ option in-app, select your desired date and time to book.
Pick up the bike: Present your booking confirmation in person at your reserved time and location to collect the keys.
Review safety instructions: Check safety instructions on-site or online, wear a helmet, and start riding.
Return the bike: Bring the e-cargo bike back to the same location and return the keys at the library counter.
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