Electric Cargo Bikes, yours for free – from the local library!

Bike Sense

Curious about cargo e-bikes but hesitant to invest thousands without trying one first? North Vancouver has created an elegant solution that's transforming how families approach transportation decisions. All you need is a library card to check one out.

Duncan Wilcock, co-founder of Better North Shore, joins Bike Sense to share the story behind North Vancouver's groundbreaking cargo e-bike library program.

Contact Duncan at [email protected]
BetterNorthShore.ca

More info for people wanting to start up a cargo bike lending program in their own municipality:

DNV Libraries Cargo Bike Program
District of North Vancouver Cargo Bike Pilot Program
The Joy of E-Biking on the North Shore

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Chapters

1. Electric Cargo Bikes, yours for free – from the local library! (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Bike Sense Podcast (00:00:07)

3. The Mystery of Cargo E-bikes (00:00:24)

4. Life with a Cargo Bike (00:02:15)

5. The Library Lending Program (00:04:21)

6. Program Impact and Successes (00:09:13)

7. Cargo Bike Options and Costs (00:13:36)

8. How the Program Works (00:18:40)

9. Future Vision and Community Benefits (00:21:09)

10. Conclusion and Membership Info (00:26:33)