Perth Voice Interactive

STAFF at Vincent council are being asked to use one of two new electric bikes to get to and from nearby meetings.

Mayor John Carey says it’s an “innovative” way to cut carbon pollution and traffic congestion and save on unnecessary fuel costs.

“We are always looking at ways of saving energy and being more environmentally conscious,” he says.

Most meetings that Vincent staff attend are within 5km of the council’s Leederville HQ.

The bikes cost $5000—they were bought using a WA government healthier workplaces grant—and form part of the council’s TravelSmart plan, which aims to reduce single car occupancy by getting more workers walking, cycling, carpooling and using public transport.

The bikes’ use will be reviewed in 12 months.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK