Vélo-Transit
Secure and sustainable bicycle storage solution
About the customer
Since 2017, Vélo-Transit has been innovating a range of products and services that promote the development of active transportation and increase people’s well-being and quality of life by facilitating the use of bicycles.
Based on the desire to reduce theft, the cost of individual and public transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, and car traffic in urban areas, the company offers turnkey solutions that allow customers to store their bicycles safely, securely and sustainably. Vélo-Transit’s smart storage modules combine a transit solution that is functional, aesthetic and durable, keeping bikes safe and protected from the elements.
About the project
For Vélo-transit, this project is to create a sustainable, integrated transportation ecosystem that encourages more people to use bicycles for their daily commute and travel needs. By addressing key barriers like bike theft and the need for secure storage, the project aims to address these key points:
- Proximity to work: With 36% of Canadian workers living within 5 km of their workplace, biking is a viable and sustainable option for many, but security concerns around bike theft can deter people.
- Bike theft epidemic: By offering secure public bike storage, Vélo-transit is tackling a major barrier to increased bike usage in cities, potentially encouraging more people to switch to biking.
- Environmental impact: By supporting bike users and integrating with public transit, Vélo-transit is contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which is crucial for combating climate change.
- Public Transit Integration: The network of bike storage facilities aligns with public transit systems, promoting a seamless transition between biking and other forms of public transportation
This project could significantly boost the adoption of biking as a mode of transportation and make cities, corporations, and institutions more sustainable overall.
The solution
Vélo-Transit is a customer of Mosino One – a resident engagement and management platform vendor in North America. The all-in-one platform offers a unique blend of easy-to-use digital services, smart technology and intelligent automation. The integration between Mosino One and iLOQ has created a customized access management platform that enables a convenient way for bike users to book access to and receive a digital key for their individual Vélo-Transit storage module.
A smartphone app is the only key the bike users need to open the lock and access their personal locker. The Vélo-Transit white label app features payment, reservation and geolocation functions. Administrators have quick and easy access to Mosino One’s online management platform where they can configure the terms of use. And iLOQ’s locks themselves are battery-free making the solution even more sustainable and cost efficient.
How the everyday life of Vélo-Transit became smarter and more sustainable
Convenient access
Bike users can quickly and conveniently reserve and book access to the Vélo-Transit storage network in their location.
Lower lifecycle costs
By reducing the costs associated with replacing lost keys, locks and batteries, Vélo-Transit can focus their resources on building a year-round active transportation network, improving the security of their solutions and the user experience.
Free from maintenance and enhanced reliability
There are no batteries to change, and the locks operate reliably in all weather conditions.
No key management
Access rights are sent remotely and in real time to the user’s smartphone. They can be updated and canceled when necessary.
The extensive network of Vélo-Transit will provide the iLOQ – Mosino One integrated platform with significant exposure across public places in various major cities throughout Canada and the USA. We have been impressed with iLOQ and Mosino One’s support during the initial deployment of our unique solution. Our successful deployment will surely encourage property managers using Mosino One to consider deploying our Smart Storage Modules within their properties.
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