Project Leader:
Dr. David Ho
Earth Institute Contact: Dr. David Ho
EI Collaborators:
John Mutter
Additional External Researchers:
Craig Calfee (Calfee Design)
Locations: Africa
Description:
The project aims to examine the feasibility of implementing cargo bikes made of bamboo as a sustainable form of transportation in Africa. The ultimate goals of the project are:
1. To build a better bike for poor Africans in rural areas.
2. To stimulate a bicycle building industry in Africa to satisfy local needs.
Project Web Site:
http://www.bamboobike.org
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