Public consultations regarding the municipal bicycle-sharing program

Public Consultations on the City Bike Rental Program
The Municipality of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, with support from the European Funds for Świętokrzyskie 2021–2027, is planning to launch a public bike rental system in the city. To ensure the best possible preparation for its implementation, we would like to learn about your preferences, opinions, and expectations regarding the functioning of the municipal bike-sharing system. Your input will help us design a convenient and modern solution to support everyday mobility within the city.

Why is it worth getting involved?
Because bike sharing is an ecological and practical mode of transport, successfully operating in many cities. Thanks to modern technologies such as mobile apps, GPS tracking, and self-service stations, using the system is simple and user-friendly.

The city bike system, commonly known as "bike sharing," offers short- or long-term public access to bicycles at low usage costs. In many cities, such systems have become an integral part of urban mobility, promoting active transport and contributing to sustainable urban development. Experiences from bike-sharing implementations across Poland show their increasing relevance in addressing modern transportation challenges, such as reducing emissions and improving urban quality of life.

In Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, cycling infrastructure has been continuously developed. Over 61 km of bike lanes have already been built along municipal, district, voivodeship, and national roads, with another 17 km currently under construction or in planning.

Soon, with support from the European Funds for Eastern Poland and European Funds for Świętokrzyskie, we will:

Construct 26 covered bike shelters across the city, offering space for 770 bicycles, located near municipal primary schools, district secondary schools, the hospital, sports facilities, the municipal cemetery, the city hall, and the county office.
Develop seven cyclist service points in various parts of the city, equipped with charging stations for e-bikes and mobile phones, repair stands, resting areas, and benches.
Now it’s time for the next step — a municipal bike rental system. Together with the road infrastructure already built, and the ongoing projects involving shelters and service stations, we aim — with your input — to establish a solid foundation for promoting sustainable transportation.

To tailor the system to the needs of residents, we’ve prepared a survey with several questions related to the types of bikes you'd like to use, rental durations, pricing, and overall preferences.

We invite you to fill out the survey and help us create a better cycling environment in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski!
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Consultations will run from March 26 to April 11, 2025.

These consultations are conducted via the Residents' Portal, created as part of the "Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski – City ReNewed" project.