Shared Mobility Inc. (SMI) is excited to announce the launch of the Project MOVER E-Bikeshare Pilot in the Village of Ossining, NY. In collaboration with NYSERDA, EIT InnoEnergy, Cityfi, Nelson Nygaard, Drop Mobility, and the Village of Ossining, the pilot rolled out 50 e-bikes across 11 docking stations for residents and visitors to use for the Fall of 2024.
As a recipient of NYSERDA’s New York Clean Transportation Prizes Program, this initiative aims to reduce emissions, scale electrification, and increase mobility options in underserved communities. The Ossining launch marks the first step of a three-year project that will bring e-bikeshare, e-bike ownership pathways, and e-bike libraries to the Hudson Valley communities of Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, and Dobbs Ferry.
At its heart, Project MOVER seeks to address regional inequities by improving access to clean, reliable, and affordable transportation. In doing so, the project helps residents reach regional transportation, jobs, social activities, and essential services. Designed with input from low-income and immigrant residents, the program is particularly beneficial in Ossining, where 33% of the population was born outside the U.S., 70% of whom are from Latin America.
The hilly terrain of the Hudson Valley makes it an ideal location for a dedicated e-bikeshare program. E-bikes, which provide pedal assist, make it easier for people of all abilities and backgrounds to tackle the valley's slopes.
The e-bikeshare also offers an affordable way for people to experience the joy of riding an e-bike without the commitment of purchasing one. I rode an e-bike for the first time on Buffalo’s Reddy Bikeshare and was shocked with how easy and fun it was to ride. As a long-time standard bike owner, I now regularly ditch my personal bike to run errands on my local e-bikeshare, and I’m not alone in this experience. SMI's research shows that programs like this are effective in expanding access to cycling for aging and BIPOC populations and are used for nearly 31% of all trips by users.
Thanks to our partnership with Drop Mobility, getting started is simple. First, download the app, choose your preferred language, create an account, and load funds with a credit, debit, or prepaid cash card. You can find bikes at any of the 11 stations around the village. To unlock a bike, scan the QR code on the handlebar using the app, then start riding!
When you're done, dock the bike at a station, lock it, and follow the app's prompts to end your ride. You can even make a stop on your trip, just lock the bike to any bike rack or docking station and choose to not end your trip. When you’re done with your stop you can unlock your bike in the app and continue riding.
The best part? Project MOVER's pricing is designed to be affordable and accessible. With a simple pay-as-you-go model, you can unlock a bike for just $1 and pay $0.12 per minute of use.
Project MOVER E-bikeshare Pilot is here, offering low-cost, sustainable, and enjoyable transportation to Ossining, and this is only the beginning for the Hudson Valley! For more information, visit projectmoverbikeshare.com.
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