Electric bicycle substitution for cars: trial in Schluchsee
In the picturesque town of Schluchsee, a unique pilot project is underway. The "Trade Car Keys for E-Bike" initiative, managed by Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH, aims to promote sustainable tourism by encouraging visitors to exchange their car keys for electric bikes. This project is scientifically accompanied by the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, with a study evaluating its effectiveness currently underway.
The project offers vacationers a chance to participate. Those who opt-in will receive a free E-trekking or E-mountain bike, with models available for children as well. The minimum rental period for the E-bikes is two days, and they have a range of approximately 100 kilometers.
Participants are expected to keep a travel diary and take part in a survey, providing valuable insights into vacationers' mobility decisions. The project also seeks to demonstrate the functionality of E-bikes in rural regions, offering a viable alternative to car travel.
The "Trade Car Keys for E-Bike" project is not just about reducing car traffic and emissions in the area. It's also about learning more about vacationers' mobility choices and the impact of such initiatives on sustainable tourism. Bike Area Schluchsee handles the rentals for the E-bikes in the project.
While the specific findings from the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences study are not yet available, the project offers a promising step towards a more sustainable future for tourism. The offer is expected to run until the end of the summer holidays in Baden-Württemberg, providing plenty of opportunity for visitors to participate.
For more detailed information on the project's effectiveness and outcomes, we recommend consulting direct sources from the project organisers or the university. But for now, the "Trade Car Keys for E-Bike" project in Schluchsee stands as a shining example of innovation and sustainability in tourism.
The "Trade Car Keys for E-Bike" project in Schluchsee invites vacationers to exchange their car keys for electric bikes, promoting a sustainable home-and-garden lifestyle and travel. By participating, vacationers can rent an E-trekking or E-mountain bike for a minimum of two days, providing a viable alternative to car travel and contributing to valuable insights about mobility choices and the impact on sustainable tourism.
