Bicicletta – A bike-sharing model

Over the past decade, several youth groups have promoted cycling as a popular hobby among young men and women. The main challenge to greater participation is owning a bicycle, which is too costly for most young people.
Bicicletta introduces a bike-sharing model that not only reduces barriers facing young people in relation to accessing employment, education and other opportunities, but also has a positive impact on health and the environment. UNHABITAT, in collaboration with the government, is building bike lanes in the Cairo University catchment area. Additionally, the partner organisation will select and enable a local social enterprise to manage and operate the bike-sharing model, ensuring high-quality services.