ELECTRIC delivery bikes will be taking to Belfast city centre streets following the launch of a zero-emissions delivery service by local company, streetdock.
Funding comes from the Department for Infrastructure’s Sustainable and Active Travel elements of the Department for Communities’ Covid-19 Revitalisation Programme Fund.
Belfast City Council is supporting project delivery.
The pilot, which will operate for one year, offers a sustainable delivery option for city centre-based business-to-business deliveries.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Kate Nicholl, said the non-polluting forms of transport would help lower city centre traffic congestion, supporting key aims of reducing car dominance and prioritising routes for walking, wheeling and cycling.
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said the scheme supported her ambition to make the city better for walking, wheeling and cycling.
"The use of e-cargo bikes has the potential to contribute to the transformation of the streets in Belfast, by reducing the need for deliveries to be made by van or lorry," she said.
"By using more sustainable transport, we can reclaim road space to use for better things that will transform our places – and I want to work with local communities and councils to make it happen."
Ian Richardson from streetdock said: "People are realising that we will not meet our zero-emission targets if we don't change how we do things. Our vision is to help Belfast reduce congestion, air pollution and provide businesses with new options that enable them to make positive changes while also benefiting from better services."
streetdock's e-cargo bikes will be taking to the streets from December 9. Any business in the city centre area interested in finding out more about the service should email hello@streetdock.com.
