Every urban dweller knows the problem of transporting large items, and at the moment there are too few options. Cars exclude broad swaths of the population as they are too expensive (running costs, drivers license, the car itself) and are age restricted.
These issues only add to the pollution problems (noise, air) and accident risks they represent. Cargo bikes in comparison are cheap, but still expensive – and simply not worth the investment for most people who only need them occasionally. Enabling cargo transportation by bike will 
empower more people, significantly reduce pollution, increase living quality - and thus, is an essential part of sustainable city development. Bicycles are the perfect basis, as they require virtually no knowledge (except maybe how to ride a bike), nor specific permits and offer a good speed/cargo size ratio.

The geometry is designed to be comfortable, yet slightly sporty. Given the urban scenario and to keep the overall length reasonably short, the wheels are kept small, leaving more room for the cargo area. The width was chosen to fit though on doors, narrow cycling lanes and dense traffic.

The vast majority of current cargo bikes are aimed at parents or professional users, with not many option in between. This concept addresses the problem, instead of being specialized, it is designed to be an all-rounder, similar in concept to basic cars. The slightly elevated frontal cargo platform (in between the wheels) provides easy access for kids, pets... or simply space for one more beer crate. A rear handle to maneuver the bike in a wheelbarrow fashion makes parking in tight spaces or garages easy.

The proliferation of eBikes was followed by the logical successor – smart bikes. The concepts takes things a step further by connecting stakeholders and increasing bike-to-user communication. Beside the usual speed monitoring, rider statistics, theft protection and navigation the bike would monitor component fatigue and display eventual warnings on the dashboard.
When needed one could be guided to the closest associated shop, simultaneously alerting the shop about the incoming customer. The overall aim is to create an effortless experience for any rider, no matter the amount of bicycles knowledge by alleviating all eventual worries via services.

Psychologically the double front wheel conveys stability and trust – which in turn encourages new riders, such as eventual sharing costumers. To maintain a familiar riding sensation, and assure safe maneuvering at higher speed the bike features a cornering-tilting-mechanism.

To become a realistic alternative to cars, cargo bikes will have to become less intimidating to the average potential user. Current models are either fast, sporty messenger machines or cumbersome parent bikes – and both tend to feature an intimidating array of components attached to the frame. To break away from this appearance and encourage “non-bike-freak” riders all components are integrated into the bike, thus creating a calmer aesthetic and also reducing the need for cleaning.
To keep things simple the bike would use stepless automatic gears (CVT) and electric assistance, making it suitable for any topography. Overall the concepts aims at simplification and shouldn’t require pre-existing experince.

In the scope of a sustainable and human centered city development, access to cargo bikes is highly desirable. Beside the previously outlined approaches to alleviate psychological barriers, the second significant hurdle is the current high price. Part of the solution are manufacturing techniques. Utilizing natural fiber composites and automated production techniques rather than soldering, is more suitable to smaller series and could reduce the costs. However renting and lending scenarios are still desirable, as they are more suitable to address the needs of occasional users. Such a sharing model would be station based, and could be integrated into the cities public transport network. Potential partners could be train stations, shops, libraries and other places of interest. 
This would maintain high standards, encourage responsible use and prevent cluttering of public spaces, associated with floating sharing models (and the ensuing wrath of citizens). The available data on existing cargo bike sharing models, an increased number of shop lending options and new emerging companies all prove that the demand is there – and at the moment isn’t met yet.