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UPDATE ON METRO BIKE SHARE PROGRAM
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Meeting Date: 02/19/20
Contact Person/Dept: Naomi Iwasaki/PW
Phone Number: (310) 253-5616
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Bicycle and Pedestrian (02/13/2020);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) provide input on the first draft of proposed Metro Bike Share parking station locations.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2017, the City developed a comprehensive Bike Share Feasibility Study that described the City's objectives and desired outcomes. The Study also identified the operational standards and expected ridership estimates. At the time, the Study's overview of bike share operators covered the Metro Bike Share, CycleHop and Zagster.
In 2019, staff interviewed three bike share operators namely Metro, JUMP, and Wheels. At the September 16, 2019 joint City Council/BPAC meeting, City Council voted 4-1 to pursue a partnership with Metro. Installation of bike share program will follow design and construction standards including the NACTO Bike Share Station Siting Guide. Staff will also ensure compliance with ADA requirements and safe operations of all modes of transportation.
As of February 2020, staff is working with Metro to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement and operate the Metro Bike Share program in Culver City. The initial implementation phase will consist of no more than 12 bike share station locations, comprising a total of approximately 120 Metro Smart Bikes. This initial program phase will last three years. Based on previous procurement agreements, the program has a total estimated cost of approximately $1.7 million and a total est...
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