A NEW Mooloolaba high-rise development's sustainable solution to traffic and parking woes is tipped to start a trend across the Sunshine Coast.

First Light Mooloolaba has welcomed its fleet of electric bikes for residents to use in the area, with the first apartment buyers set to move into the development within weeks.

The bikes have a travel distance of up to 50km when fully charged and the small motor is almost silent.

It takes the battery about five hours to recharge and costs 10 cents in electricity.

Division 4 Councillor John Connolly said he hoped other developers would follow First Light's lead in offering bikes and other sustainable initiatives, in line with the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy.

"Having electric bikes available in one of our premier tourist hubs epitomises all the Coast represents - healthy living, sustainability and enjoying the great natural environment we all love,” Cr Connolly said.

"The First Light team has really embraced the initiative and I am confident that as others in the area recognise the convenience and popularity of the bikes, we'll be seeing more of them in future.

"I'd like to think we will see more bike racks in front of accommodation houses, more promotion of the beautiful walks and coastal pathways we have and more thought around how we can get people out of their cars and enjoying the fresh air wherever possible.”

Reed Property Group CEO Jay Emmerton said the move reinforced the group's commitment to finding innovative ways to be more sustainable and provided a win for Mooloolaba's newest residents.

"Other than the benefit of convenience and getting some exercise, the bikes also have zero impact on traffic and parking in Mooloolaba,” Mr Emmerton said.

"It's amazing how much attention they have drawn, and we've received a number of inquiries regarding the four remaining apartments over the past week since they have arrived.”