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Join us for the official launch event at Rotary Park on October 2 at 3 p.m.!

The Town of Ajax has partnered with Bird Canada to get their e-scooters and e-bikes rolling onto the streets of Ajax! Residents need more ways to get around, and electric kick scooters and pedal assist e-bikes offer convenient transportation options, for people without access to a car and who do not live near transit. Electric kick scooters and pedal assist e-bikes are also useful for people who may not have the physical capacity to use conventional bikes and scooters.

Bird Canada will have various convenient locations set up around the Town to ensure easy access from one destination to the next.

The community is invited to attend the official launch of the new shared e-scooter and e-bike program with Ajax Council, Town staff and Bird Canada on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Rotary Park parking lot (177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax) from 3 to 4 p.m.! The afternoon will include opening remarks from Ajax Council and Bird Canada, an opportunity to learn more about the program, demonstrations from Bird Canada, a chance to try using their e-scooters and e-bikes and light refreshments.

Get involved on the Town’s public engagement platform In My Opinion Hub by:

  • Joining the conversation by completing the short survey: How is the Shared E-scooter and E-bike Program affecting you? How can the Town improve the program?.
  • Finding out where e-scooters and e-bikes can be used by visiting ajax.ca/emobility.
  • Contacting emobility@ajax.ca for any concerns. Please keep in mind that the Town’s ability to address your concern depends on staff capacity, resources and existing regulations at the Town and provincial levels.

Quotes

“The Town is committed to continuing to evolve and work towards providing a more sustainable future for all. I am glad to see our partnership with Bird Canada, as we start to implement this program for the Ajax community and allow for eco-friendly alternatives to transportation. As the Town becomes more familiar with e-scooters and e-bikes provided by Bird Canada, we will begin to see less traffic and safer streets – I encourage you to attend the Town’s new shared e-scooter and e-bike program launch event on October 2 at Rotary Park to learn more about this innovative form of active transportation.” – Mayor Shaun Collier

“I am looking forward to working with Bird Canada and bringing their e-scooters and e-bikes to Ajax! Available for rent, residents will have opportunities from various locations around the Town to use an e-scooter or e-bike to get from one place to the next. Share your thoughts about the program on the IMO Hub and come to the launch event on October 2 to try out Bird Canada’s devices.” – Armi De Francia, Active Transportation Coordinator, Town of Ajax

“Ajax is a vibrant, forward-thinking town, and we are thrilled to introduce our services here,” said Stewart Lyons, President at Bird. “We are committed to not only providing an exceptional riding experience but also to be great partners with the town, working together to provide a reliable transportation solution.” – Stewart Lyons, President, Bird

Quick Facts

  • The primary objectives of the shared e-scooter and e-bike program are to reduce the number of vehicle trips within Ajax by providing alternative modes of transportation; assess the risks of shared e-scooters and e-bikes on TOA trails; increase access to essential services, programs and opportunities within Ajax; and collaborate with people with disabilities to help build a culture of respect for those with disabilities.
  • Electric kick scooters are devices with two wheels and a handlebar powered by rechargeable battery with a maximum speed of 24km/hour.
  • Pedal assist e-bikes are vehicles resembling conventional bicycles or adult-sized tricycles that involves pedaling with electric assistance.
  • To prevent the obstruction of pedestrian paths, people using e-scooters and e-bikes provided by Bird Canada are required to park them in the designated parking areas indicated in the app. Download the app at bird.co.
  • Bird Canada’s mission is to provide eco-friendly transportation for all and build Canadian communities that have less traffic, cleaner air and safer streets.
  • Bird Canada is committed to enabling a more liveable, sustainable future by reducing gas-powered car trips, traffic and carbon emissions.

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