“If riders know their bike is secure, and charging if it’s electric, while they’re at work, getting coffee, or shopping, they’re far more likely to choose to bike. This brings to Hawke’s Bay the convenience and security found in many major overseas cities.”
Regional Council chair Sophie Siers said the new stations added value to the Hawke’s Bay Trails Great Ride experience.
“E-bikes are changing the way people explore our trails. Secure, free lock-and-charge stations along key routes support longer journeys and help riders get more out of the Hawke’s Bay Trails experience, which is a win for our region.”
Napier Mayor Richard McGrath said the launch was a strong example of smart infrastructure, delivered at no cost to ratepayers through Hawke’s Bay Trails Great Ride.
“This is exactly the kind of project we want to see in Napier. Locky Docks is infrastructure that makes it practical and easy for people to choose active transport.”
Locky Dock co-founder Andrew Charlesworth said the Hawke’s Bay rollout was part of a nationwide push.
The stations were ready to use at Napier iSite, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Black Barn Vineyards and Revolution Bikes Hastings, while Hastings Library and the Havelock North iSite docks were expected to be completed by the end of April.
