Starting May 1st heavy-duty pink cargo trikes could be a regular sight in the Burrard Bridge bike lane.
SHIFT Delivery Founders
Shift Delivery Co-op is a new zero-emissions delivery service based in downtown Vancouver that wants to replace conventional delivery trucks by transporting loads of up to 600 lbs by bike lane.
Run by five post-secondary students in their 20s plan, Shift plans to haul a diverse range of products including coffee, catering, office supplies, clothing, moving supplies, beverages, and produce.
Shift Delivery is applying for a business license from the city and wants to ensure it can use the city’s separated bike lanes.
Shift Delivery is following the lead of Portland’s two-year-old B-Line cargo tricycle delivery service.
Last modified: March 21, 2011
Odd headline. I must have missed your story about the other 99% of Vancouver’s roadspace being used by small businesses.
This is why I love Vancouver so much. Everyone is so healthy, smart and thinking about the environment.
Correct me if I am wrong but….werent these bike lanes supposed to be a TRIAL?
As so many have observed, there is no trial. there are no criteria for failure of the so called ‘Trial’, A scam and a done deal as evidenced by a business already investing in trikes which are dependent on the ‘TRIAL’lanes being permanent.
I just sooo hate being lied when it is my money being spent Gregor.
$7,000 for a European made machine that could be welded together locally for $700?
Or imported from China for a few hundred?
Who approved this business plan and who gave these people money?