Launch of the City of Collegno's corporate bike-sharing scheme
Date of the event:
On 9 November 2026 the City of Collegno launches a Corporate Bike Sharing project, making three pedal-assisted bicycles already owned by the municipality available to municipal employees for their commute to and from work. The trial, which runs for six months, is part of the measures set out in the municipality's Home-to-Work Travel Plan (Piano degli Spostamenti Casa-Lavoro, Pscl) [1][2].
Origins of the project
The initiative stems from a proposal by a municipal employee, who asked to be able to use one of the municipality's e-bikes to get to work. This individual request is what started the trial, which now involves three electric bicycles [1][2].
The mayor of Collegno, Matteo Cavallone, explained that the decision to take up the idea combines attention to the environment, good use of public resources and participation, stressing the importance of listening to the proposals of those who work in the municipal offices [1]. The councillor for sustainable mobility, Ida Chiauzzi, said the project offers employees a practical alternative to the car and helps gather useful experience for developing new initiatives [1][2].
How it works and its goals
The first assignment of the e-bikes lasts six months. During this period the municipality collects data on the kilometres covered by employees and on car trips avoided, in order to assess the results of the trial [1][2].
For the assignment of the other two bicycles, not yet allocated when the project began, an internal notice will be published for interested employees. If requests exceed the bikes available, priority goes to those expecting to use the e-bike most for their commute, replacing their private car [1][2].
Sources
- Quotidiano Piemontese — 9 November 2026
- CronacaQui Torino — 9 November 2026