During lockdown, we delivered 10,000 care packages in @lambeth_council. This collaboration demonstrated e-cargo bikes offer a clear alternative to vans for large scale logistics operations. Below, an animation of our busiest day (~400 deliveries).

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This was the largest operation conducted in @pedalmeapp 's history, and probably the largest e-cargo bike logistics operation in the U.K. In total, the Pedal Me fleet covered over 20,000km, moving around about 150,000 kg across Lambeth council. 2/

To improve the efficiency of deliveries, two sub-hubs were opened: one in south Lambeth and one in North Lambeth. Trailers were also on occasions used as mobile sub-hubs to support the riders and circumvent the need for longer journeys back to the main hub.

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For a day with 400 deliveries, we estimate up to 10 vans were removed from the roads of Lambeth. Vans/trucks pose a big risk for pedestrians & cyclists, worsen traffic congestion, emit up to half of traffic emissions in cities and are a primary cause of noise pollution

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A rough estimate (assuming same number of km for a diesel van) points to 5000kg of CO2 saved over the whole operation, or over 80 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs.

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This could not have been done without the amazing work of the different orgs involved @LivingPlatform @LambethFood @BrixtonPK @BlackPrinceHub @lambeth_council and volunteers. see thread

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For more details, our blog here: https://pedalme.co.uk/2020/09/08/pedal-me-x-lambeth-council/