Citizens today aspire to new forms of transport. Cycling has considerably grown in popularity in recent years. Getting around by bike is another way of enjoying the city and offers a credible alternative to car ownership as a form of mobility that is both actively desired and sustainable. To cater to this new mobility trend, Keolis offers public transport authorities (PTAs) a global mobility service offers in which bicycles play an integral role as an element of the inter-modal or multimodal chain. Straightforward and easy to use for passengers, rational and economical for PTAs, bikes are complementary to other modes of transport (buses, metro, trams, trains, etc.) for smooth and stress-free journeys.
Bicycles: a comprehensive offering for green and sustainable mobility
A varied bike offering for multiple needs
The Group offers a multi-service range to give passengers more choice and encourage them to use this alternative, more sustainable mode of transport. The Keolis proposition revolves around:
bikeshare schemes, with mechanical bikes or e-bikes, in dense zones and city centres, available 24/7 for short, on-demand journeys, and complementary to other modes of transport.
short, medium and long-term bike hire for occasional or regular use.
adaptable, modular parking solutions adjacent to transport modes (bike racks with or without shelters, individual bike boxes, cycle hubs).
a diverse bicycle fleet: mechanical bikes, e-bikes, tandems, two or three-wheel cargo bikes, longtails, specially adapted bikes, scooters, etc.
a rang of accessories for user safety and convenience: helmets, child seats, trailers.
high added value services to raise awareness, train and support cyclists (general public, businesses, schools), including maintenance, safety advice, late adopters, riding safely in traffic, etc.
special events to promote cycling
“Maisons du vélo”: a dedicated facility for all bike services, advice and partnerships – also available in a roadshow format to go out and meet passengers in other locations
taxi-bikes: for short trips in city centres and low traffic neighbourhoods
accommodating bikes on trains: to favour intermodality.
For easier journeys, Keolis also develops digital solutions with functions such as online bike reservation or multimodal trip planning.
Cykleo, the Keolis subsidiary dedicated to bicycle services
Established in 2007, Keolis subsidiary Cykleo advises businesses and local authorities in designing and managing comprehensive ranges of bicycle services aimed at employees and inhabitants. From bikeshares and bike hire services to building bike parking facilities and hubs or managing private bike fleets, Cykleo designs bespoke and innovative solutions to encourage cycling in towns and cities, but also in their suburbs, business parks and areas underserved by public transport.
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Some examples of networks in France
Dijon: bicycles integrated into a “global mobility” contract
Dijon Métropole has appointed Keolis to manage and operate its public transport network. Among the mobility services on offer feature a fleet of 430 bike in a bike share scheme spread across 40 stations, 800 bikes for conventional rental, 16 secure cycle shelters, and the first bike pound in France.
Rennes: Maison du Vélo, the place to go
Open since November 2017, Maison du Vélo, run by Keolis, offers services for cyclists, whether residents or visitors. Services include a wide range of bikes for hire, a self-repair workshop, anti-theft stamping, a bicycle school; talks and special exhibitions. Both a platform for activities and information on cycling, the Maison du Vélo is also a place to meet people, host specialist associations, get advice, and receive training on cycling.
Bourg-en-Bresse: cycling to promote multimodality
To encourage intermodality in the Greater Bourg-en-Bresse region, Keolis has deployed new mobility solutions including the creation of an e-bikeshare scheme. Nearly 100 bikes are dispersed around the region’s municipalities at 19 stations and are available 24/7.
Tailored bicycle services for communities
Each range of bike services is different, as it addresses a specific context and set of expectations. It is designed to complement the rest of the mobility offer, in terms of both space and time. To do so, the Group draws on tools, methods and a range of services that are regularly enhanced by national and local service providers/partners. In partnership with the PTAs, Keolis builds bespoke transport networks integrating cycling, public transport and shared mobility.
From design to operation, Keolis supports the bike strategies of local authorities at every stage of deployment:
advice on designing a comprehensive proposition that promotes multi-modality and connections between city centres, suburbs and underserved areas;
assistance in the size, choice and implementation of equipment, including the construction of secure cycle hubs and the provision of bikeshare or rental bikes;
providing digital tools to manage their bicycle fleets, including availability, maintenance and developing digital information solutions for riders and passengers.
Key Figures
- 44,000bikes in 46 local communities in France
- 10,000secure bike parking spaces
Innovating for safe cycling
Keolis is committed to innovating, promoting and raising awareness of cycling to help change attitudes. Keolis draws on the expertise of its teams to provide advice and assistance, with special attention paid to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists: employee and general public awareness, "In my Shoes" activities, training for late adopters, etc.
Teaming up with national and local partners
To offer a top quality customer experience, Keolis sets up partnerships with experts from the active mobility sector and the communities in which they are established:
nationwide partnerships with the cycling federation FIB, and with Vélo & Territoires, Club des Villes et Territoires Cyclables et Marchables, Géovélo ;
local partnerships with cycling associations, bike shops, Maisons du Vélo and vocational integration organisations.