“If you’re looking for a cheaper, low-carbon alternative for commuting, errand running or transporting your children, then the new Canberra Electric Bike Library has a bike for you” Image credit: ACT Government

The Canberra Electric Bike Library: on this weeks program Chris chats to Zuleka Chan, Brook Clinton, Simone Annis about the innovative Canberra Electric Bike Library, operated by SEE-ChangeSwitched on Cycles and supported by the ACT Government. Zuleka, Brooke and Simone talk about how the lending library was started, providing people an option to try before they buy, developing the process, insurance, researching peoples needs including feedback and data, ongoing operations including Open Library Thursdays, interest from other local governments and providing a low impact alternative transport option for Canberra residents.

Local news includes Rider Spoke at ACMI where participates can go on a bike ride around Melbourne in search of the perfect place to hide a secret, in this reflective and immersive experience. Rider Spoke runs from Wednesday 2 March to Sunday 6 March 2022

Photo by Dainius Putinas, courtesy Blast Theory