Detailed description (English): Alpinrad Bikesharing is a newly founded company with the aim to change mobility behavior in mountain tourism. As for now, more than 2/3 of mountain tourists use their own car to get from the nearby cities and rural areas towards the main attraction points in the mountain region.
We believe that it is possible to change that mobility behavior with a combination of different measures based on the interconnection of trains, busses and the bicycle (for the last mile).
The Alpine region offers a wide variety of leisure and sports activities throughout the year. Tourism-related traffic is increasing on the main access roads, as well as in the smaller valleys with sensitive ecosystems. Long traffic jams on the way to the mountains in the morning, as well as on the way back in the afternoon, are not uncommon. This is especially true on weekends.
We at Alpinrad dream of a more sustainable mobility solution to enjoy the natural beauty of the Alpine region.
An intelligently networked bike rental system at central train stations and transport hubs throughout the Alps makes traveling by public transport more attractive. Quickly and easily rent a bike to enrich the mountain experience. High-quality mountain bikes with and without an electric motor ensure the right form of mobility for every need.
Under the name "Pop Up Bikesharing Tour" we are implementing a Pilot Case starting July 22nd at the train station in Kochel. We are moving our rental station every 2 weeks from one train station to another. For more infos check out alpinrad.com
Target group(s): The Alpinrad bikesharing concept is part of a big network of stakeholders:
User (Tourists have a flexible and economic way to move around in the mountains )
Alpine communities (Less traffic, Improved "public" transport options, Regional shops and restaurants benefit from different consumer patterns based on cycling)
Ecosystem (Flora and fauna is protected from exhaust fumes and noise disturbances)
Interregional connection (At some locations, there is no real bus network to access side valleys, Sometimes the region can only be accessed from Germany but is politically administered from Austria. Due to conflict of interests with the owner of the toll road, there is no solution to the partially heavy car traffic)
Objectives: -Get people to use the public transport system for their mountain experience.
- Scientific Study by University of Innsbruck (Prof. Kurt Matzler) to improve understanding of the local needs and issues.
- Use the generated data and experience from the pilot case to devise a permant bike sharing system that fits to the needs of the respective alpine communities.
Partner: We are in touch with regional branches of the DAV (German alpine club), the Bund Naturschutz, ADFC, the Deutsche Bahn, the respective tourist organizations and mayors of the alpine region in the south of Munich, Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, the association bahn-zum-berg.de, as well as other local sport shops, climbing gyms etc.