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MOBILITY - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receipt and Discussion of Presentation Update on Lease a Bike; and (2) Provide Input to Staff and Recommendations to City Council.
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Meeting Date: June 30, 2026
Contact/Dept.: Seth Contreras, Mobility Planning Manager, Transportation Dept
Phone Number: (310) 253-6547
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
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Dept Approval: Nick Zornes, Chief Transportation Officer (06/22/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mobility Subcommittee (1) receive and discuss a presentation update on Lease a Bike; (2) provide input to staff and make potential recommendations to City Council.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In July 2025, the company Lease a Bike presented to the Mobility Subcommittee regarding its employee bicycle leasing program. Lease a Bike partners with employers-primarily private-sector organizations-to offer employees access to bicycle leasing options through local bicycle retailers.
Potential benefits of the program include:
* Improved employee health and wellness;
* Increased convenience by allowing employees to lease bicycles from participating local bicycle shops; and
* The potential for increased affordability if an employer elects to subsidize a portion of the lease cost.
The stated goal of Lease a Bike is to support healthier, more affordable, and more sustainable transportation options for employees.
What is Lease a Bike?
Lease a Bike allows employees to lease a wide variety of bicycle types and brands through participating local b...
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