Looking To Get Around Sustainably? Book the Cargo Bike!
Beginning fall 2025, Western students, faculty, and staff can access our electric cargo bike and trailer to support field-work and other campus initiatives. The aim is to increase access to sustainable and flexible local transport options. Together the e-cargo bike and trailer can carry over 900lbs nimbly through campus and the London area!
The cargo bike and trailer are stored on campus, and can be booked using the links below. The project is a collaboration between Dr. Metson’s SRM lab, Dr. Buchkowski’s NM&N lab, and Dr. DeGroot’s research group in Engineering.
Before Booking
User Survey and Liability Waiver
Before you can book, fill out the survey above and if you are an eligible user you will be emailed access information.
At this time, we lend to campus organizations and research initiatives, including student and faculty projects.
Booking the Bike
Once you have been approved for use, you will be able to book the bike through Outlook.
You can book in 1-day slots (7am to 7pm) and we ask that the bike be returned to the lock shed by 7pm for safety. You can book for multiple days, but still return the bike to the shed each day.
Returning the Bike
When the bike is returned, please fill out the survey, which includes uploading three pictures of the bike so we can schedule maintenance as needed.