abandoned bikes - the university of melbourne
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Abandoned/abandonné:
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
The story of the forgotten bikes who found love again
Beck Roy
Life in Melbourne
Campus life:
Number 1 destination for bicycles in Australia
>2500 bicycles each weekday
Consistent growth
Cycling infrastructure in neighbouring suburbs is better than average.
Mix of cyclists: transport and faster sweaty cyclists.
Unloved bikes:
Existing Solution:
Cons:Limited capacityPreference for certain bikesLocation
Pros:Disposal of unusable bikesCommunity partner-ships
Additional bikes, additional partners:Hotham Mission: Bicycles Over Lunch Time (BOLT) Disadvantaged kids (age 6-12) Social skills Re-engagement with education Mentoring Skill-building Physical activitybit.ly/1H7dvor
Wheel Power: Red Cross Emergency relief Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants Bikes given free Provide transport and freedom Social & skill building for volunteersbit.ly/1H7dPDs
Future:Potential for further expansionGood publicity for the UniversityGreat for local community organisations
@okreroyBeck [email protected]