A presentation on an upcoming project from the Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia. Mobility Lab Namibia aims to incubate enterprises that improve mobility, especially for low income earners. The project was presented at Velo City Adelaide in May 2014.

1. Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia

2. About BEN Namibia
• Namibian non-profit, since 2005
• Support to HIV/AIDs and other volunteers
• Main projects:
• SSA’s largest network of bicycle retailers (Enterprise Box)
• Bicycle ambulances
• Advocacy
• Total 35,411 bicycles imported
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

3. Bicycle shop
network
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

4. Mobility Lab Namibia
• Tapping local innovation
• Social enterprise development
• Improved mobility
• Building network across different sectors
• Synergy with Windhoek’s mobility plan
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

5. Windhoek’s Sustainable Urban
Transport Master Plan
• Population 350,000, to double by 2030
• Initiated by City of Windhoek, GIZ support
• Influence other African cities
• Includes NMT and public transport
• Approx 160km of bike lanes/paths
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

6. Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

7. Windhoek: potential for
bicycle infrastructure

8. Windhoek: rapid, informal growth

9. Mobility Lab Namibia
• An incubator for mobility-related enterprises.
• Technical support, business development,
financing.
• A range of existing and emerging enterprises
are under consideration for support over the
next 3 years.
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

10. Bike component design/manufacture
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia
www.onestreet.org

11. Infrastructure
manufacture/installation
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia
• Solar thermal plastic moulding system
for bicycle lane separator manufacture

12. Infrastructure
manufacture/installation
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

13. Recycling Collection
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

14. Cargo accessories
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

15. Bicycle tourism
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

16. Bicycle financing for
low-income earners
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

17. Electric-assist bike hire with solar
charging stations
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

18. Bike share
Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia

19. African innovation, African solutions

20. Mobility Lab Namibia
Michael Linke
BEN Namibia
michael@benbikes.org.za