Many local governments are realizing that reducing the use of motor vehicles could save both, money and time. Often, local governments use vehicles for short routes that only require a person or something small to be moved. In these cases, traffic issues, fuel costs, extensive maintenance, and a number of other issues relating to motor vehicles could all be avoided.
Providing your employees with bicycles for short, nearby trips is definitely a viable option for some local governments.
Benefits
The act of stepping away from the vehicle helps to:
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Reduce GHG emissions and related pollutants.
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Reduce fuel consumption.
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Reduce maintenance costs.
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Reduced insurance costs.
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Reduce travel time.
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Improve employee health and satisfaction.
Community Examples
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District of Saanich: Fleet bicycles available to staff
CARIP Category: Corporate Fleet
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City of North Vancouver: Purchased electric bicycle for fleet
CARIP Category: Corporate Fleet
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City of Victoria: Replaced some aging fleet vehicles in parks and bylaws with bicycles
CARIP Category: Corporate Fleet
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City of Fernie: recommendation of bicycle fleet for City staff in GHG Emisions Reduction Plan
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