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Cairo Bike Project

Cairo, Egypt

2017 - Ongoing

Air QualityGreen InfrastructureMobilityPublic Spaces

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Communicative, Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning

The Cairo Bike project is a new development initiative introducing Egypt’s first public bike-sharing system in the capital city Cairo.¹ ² Launched in October 2022, this project represents a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility,³ with the vision of “providing an eco-friendly and affordable transportation option for Cairo’s residents and visitors”.⁴ ⁵
The Cairo Bike project aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, promote public health through encouraging physical activity, and enhance the overall quality of life in the city.⁶ ⁷ These objectives improve urban mobility while aligning with Egypt’s broader national strategy for sustainable urban development and environmental conservation.⁸ ⁹

Title: Streets in downtown Cairo organized with bike lanes and separated from the car lanes.

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Title: participants were encouraged to explore the daily challenges faced by cyclists and identify opportunities for improving cycling infrastructure in Cairo.

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Title: Launch one of the Cairo downtown bike stations.

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Title: part of the printed flyers to promote the project by different development campaigns.

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Title: Streets in downtown Cairo organized with bike lanes and separated from the car lanes.

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Title: participants were encouraged to explore the daily challenges faced by cyclists and identify opportunities for improving cycling infrastructure in Cairo.

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Title: Launch one of the Cairo downtown bike stations.

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Title: part of the printed flyers to promote the project by different development campaigns.

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To implement these objectives, the Cairo Bike project initially covers an area of over six square kilometers across Downtown Cairo, El-Sayeda Zainab, Garden City, and Al Attaba,¹⁰ ¹¹featuring:

A network of 250 bicycles across 26 stations in the first phase¹² ¹³
Solar-powered stations with surveillance cameras¹⁴ ¹⁵
A user-friendly mobile application for renting bikes at 1 Egyptian pound (about USD 0.05) per hour¹⁶ ¹⁷
Multiple payment options including credit cards and prepaid cards¹⁸ ¹⁹
Expansion plans to 500 bicycles and 45 stations in the second phase²⁰ ²¹

In terms of sustainability, the Cairo Bike project incorporates eco-friendly practices such as solar-powered stations and aims to create protected bike lanes.²² ²³ The project also seeks to promote cycling culture as a low-carbon alternative to traditional transportation.²⁴ ²⁵ The initiative includes the development of protected bike lanes, with 17 kilometers planned and 2 kilometers already completed.²⁶

Owner/Developer (Public)

Cairo Governorate ³⁹

Owner/Developer

DROSOS FOUNDATION ⁴⁰

Consultant/Designer

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)⁴¹

Funder

DROSOS FOUNDATION ⁴²

Owner/Developer (Public)

Cairo Governorate ³⁹

Owner/Developer

DROSOS FOUNDATION ⁴⁰

Funder

DROSOS FOUNDATION ⁴²

Consultant/Designer

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)⁴¹

The Cairo Bike project is a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders. It was launched by the Cairo Governorate in 2016 with support from ITDP Africa, UN-Habitat, and the Swiss Drosos Foundation.²⁷ After a competitive bidding process, Rascom-Donkey, an Egyptian and Danish consortium, was selected to operate the bikeshare system.²⁸ ²⁹
The project has already seen significant success, with over 25,000 users since its launch.³⁰

The implementation of the Cairo Bike project is divided into phases:

First Phase [October 2022]: Launch of 250 bicycles and 26 stations³¹ ³²
Second Phase [Planned]: Expansion to 500 bicycles and 45 stations³³ ³⁴

Currently, the project continues to grow, with plans to further develop cycling infrastructure and promote inclusive mobility, particularly focusing on expanding transportation options for women.³⁵
The initiative aims to improve urban transportation, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable and accessible city transportation system.³⁶ ³⁷ ³⁸

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.instagram.com/cairobike.live_project/

Endnotes

N.A.

References

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Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Bike project eases movement in congested streets of Cairo’. (2024). Arab News. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://arab.news/2g73h
Tam, A. (2022). ‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy – Promoting sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://itdp.org/2022/10/20/cairo-bikeshare-cycling-momentum-in-africa/
‘With the Launch of Cairo’s Bikeshare, Cycling Gains Momentum In Africa’. (2022). Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://africa.itdp.org/with-the-launch-of-cairos-bikeshare-cycling-gains-momentum-in-africa/
‘Cairo launches the first public bike-sharing system | UN-Habitat’. (n.d.). . Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://unhabitat.org/news/24-oct-2022/cairo-launches-the-first-public-bike-sharing-system
‘Cairo launches the first public bike-sharing system | UN-Habitat’. (n.d.). . Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://unhabitat.org/news/24-oct-2022/cairo-launches-the-first-public-bike-sharing-system
‘Cairo launches the first public bike-sharing system | UN-Habitat’. (n.d.). . Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://unhabitat.org/news/24-oct-2022/cairo-launches-the-first-public-bike-sharing-system
‘Cairo launches the first public bike-sharing system | UN-Habitat’. (n.d.). . Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://unhabitat.org/news/24-oct-2022/cairo-launches-the-first-public-bike-sharing-system

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