Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 20: The Public Cycle Sharing System (CSS) introduced by Jammu Smart city and JMC to provide a low-cost, environment friendly mobility option to the city residents is proving a boon for Jammu city people.
The CSS is successfully operational with 720 cycles and 80 Electric Bicycles spread over 92 stations across the city and the project is implemented by Yaana Smart Technologies Private Limited, (a startup registered under Government of India) and the time period for operation is 5 years which is extendable up to next 2 yrs.
Cycle sharing is a flexible system of personalized public transport and the cycles are available in a closely spaced network of semi-automated stations. Users can check out cycles at one station and return them to any other station in the network.
Cycle sharing is a key element in a city’s strategy to expand the use of sustainable transport modes. Cycle sharing is boosting the use of public transport by providing crucial last-mile connectivity to the existing public transport system, thereby expanding the catchment areas for the region’s transit systems.
The CSS has reduced dependency on automobiles, reduce traffic congestion, vehicle emissions and demand for motor vehicle parking. In addition, the system has expanded the health and wellness benefits of bicycle transport to new users.
The stations are placed near existing/upcoming bus stops, important commercial, cultural, educational, administrative and residential and tourist attraction points in the city and locations which serve to improve the first and last mile connectivity to the existing public transport system in the city.
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