Green journey continues for Ayrshire community group as they unveil new e-bike transport hub
The Carrick Centre in Maybole has announced its newest green venture - and top brass at the centre were on hand to cut the ribbon.
The centre now boasts Veloboxes, or more commonly described as EV-bike, covered, lockable shelters. The Veloboxes are fully enclosed, with motion sensitive lighting and fit up to 12 bikes.
They offer a secure solution to short or long-term cycle parking and are an effective way to protect bikes from tough weather conditions, vandalism and theft.
There is also an optional space for a child’s buggy attachment.
The Veloboxes are just the latest addition to the Carrick Centre’s ‘green’ journey, as Board Chair Marguerite Hunter Blair explained: “Our Community Green Transport Hub was set up to tackle local service access issues, increase active travel and encourage tourism and visitor numbers to North Carrick. We have an ideal location near train and bus services with café and toilet facilities, and we have been working with South Ayrshire Community Transport (SACT) to provide the required infrastructure.
“Fast charging points have been installed and there are electric bikes, cars and minibuses for hire.”
Marguerite added: “Recent reports have highlighted the health conditions and concerns that are much higher in this area than in many others in Scotland. We want to make our community a healthier more connected place to live and by helping to cut carbon emissions, improve air quality and encouraging an active lifestyle we are doing our part to improve outcomes for our community.”
The public is being invited along to the Carrick Centre, on Culzean Road, to take a look, or maybe even rent a bike for themselves.
For more information email info@carrickcentre.co.uk
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