Bike-share station in Milan (Italy)

The roll-out of the stations Bike-sharing stations (BSS) à Milan, in Italy, is one of the main pillars of NOVAL’s international expertise. Since 2012, this large-scale infrastructure supports the people of Milan with an impressive range of 5,314 bicycles spread across 324 stations.

This success is down to the solution SMART-BIKE, a next-generation technology that is entirely designed and manufactured in France. To meet the demands of a city as dynamic as Milan, the system incorporates state-of-the-art technological and structural features:

• Intelligence and connectivity : The stations have a control column with a 10.4-inch LCD screen and a RFID reader to enable rapid identification of subscribers. A 4G/GSM modem ensures that the fleet’s status is transmitted in real time to the control centre.
• Enhanced security : To address the challenges facing public spaces, the infrastructure is equipped with a system vandal-proof robust, including a individual mechanical locking mechanism bicycles.
• Agile deployment : Thanks to a lightweight infrastructure and a self-supporting platform, the stations fit in perfectly with the constraints of the road network without requiring major civil engineering works.
• User ergonomics : The system is equipped with’charge indicator lights, enabling cyclists to instantly check the availability and charge level of the bikes.

With over 10 years’ experience Working with the leading players in the mobility sector, NOVAL is demonstrating, through the Milan network, its ability to manage shared transport solutions cost-effective, high-performing and sustainable. It showcases French industrial expertise in transforming European urban landscapes.