Galway bike scheme to be operational by summer
Galway Bay fm newsroom - City officials are working to have Galway's bike share scheme in operation by summer.A report on the scheme will come before city councillors at their monthly meeting on Monday.
John Madden & Sons Limited have been awarded the contract for the installation of power points, with work on this aspect of the project due to commence shortly.Meanwhile, tenders are being assessed by the NTA for the supply, installation and maintenance of the scheme, with a decision expected shortly.185 bikes will be available for hire at 19 stations in the city while additional docking stations in Salthill and GMIT are also being considered.The project is being advanced by the National Transport Authority with Coke Zero as the scheme sponsor.City Cllr Niall McNelis says the initiative will support healthier lifestyles in Galway.