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Bike-Share initiative

Tyre, Lebanon

2021 - Ongoing

Transportation

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City

Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning

The Bike-Share Initiative is a soft mobility project in Tyre city in south Lebanon. Launched by the municipality of Tyre, this project is part of the City-to-City partnership i between the Swiss city of Zurich and Tyre city. The city-to-city partnership’s main objective is to improve the performance of Tyre municipality and achieve a long-term positive impact on soft mobility through the exchange of knowledge and experiences between both cities, particularly in addressing the transportation needs of refugees hosted in Tyre.

Title: Bike station in Tyre

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Title: Residents using bikes in old Tyre City

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Title: Bike Station in Tyre

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Title: Residents using bikes at the Cornish of the city

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Title: Bike station in Tyre

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Title: Residents using bikes in old Tyre City

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Title: Bike Station in Tyre

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Title: Residents using bikes at the Cornish of the city

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The project aims to establish a foundation for the future development of sustainable transportation alternatives and options in Tyre, promoting a culture of green commuting. This will contribute to long-term benefits such as improved health and well-being of the Bike Share users and better air quality. The initiative also seeks to reduce traffic congestion, accidents and pollution.

To meet these objectives, the project is being implemented in two phases:

Phase 1: installing two public bike rental stations. One is located near Tyre Municipal Park, and the second is in the marketplace. The implemented bike stations have become vibrant hubs that serve as meeting points for residents seeking a new way to navigate their city and accomplish daily shopping.
Phase 2: developing a centralized “Park and Ride” facility, with a low-cost and accessible bus shuttle system servicing specific routes and schedules and parking lots to reduce traffic congestion. These parking lots will serve as starting points for residents to park their vehicles and use public transportation to reach workplaces, tourist spots and other destinations around Tyre.

The bike-share initiative provides a flexible, convenient mode of transportation, making it easy for people to access bikes for short trips within the city. It enhances community accessibility, providing a way to reach various destinations, including ones that are not reachable by cars, such as the old souk and alleyways near Al-Mina and the Corniche.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Owner/Developer

Zurich Municipality

UN-Habitat

Consultant/Designer

UN-Habitat

Funder

Zurich Municipality

Contractor/Implementer

Municipality of Tyre

UN-Habitat

Owner/Developer (Public)

Owner/Developer

Zurich Municipality

UN-Habitat

Contractor/Implementer

Municipality of Tyre

UN-Habitat

Funder

Zurich Municipality

Consultant/Designer

UN-Habitat

Additionally, the initiative offers a cost-effective and budget-friendly alternative to private cars and motorcycles, enabling individuals to save on fuel, parking, and public transportation expenses, particularly in light of Lebanon’s escalating fuel prices.

The project was initiated by the municipality of Tyre in collaboration with UN-Habitat and Zurich Municipality. It is funded by the municipality of Zurich and implemented by the municipality of Tyre and UN-Habitat.

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Endnotes

i The City-to-City project partnership between Zurich and Tyre municipalities began in 2017, aiming at supporting the Municipality of Tyre in coping with the effects of the Syrian refugee crisis in the city. more info about the project is available in this link: https://unhabitat.org/project/city-to-city-partnership-zurich-and-tyre

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