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Proposed Metro Bikeshare Program Updates, Revised Station Locations, Smart Bike Presentation and Discussion
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Contact Person/Dept: Heba El-Guindy/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5628
Fiscal Impact: Yes
General Fund: No
Public Hearing: No
Action Item: Yes
Attachments: 2020-06-18 - ATT - BPAC-MetroBikeShareLocations-Revised
Public Notification: 06/15/2020
Department Approval: Heba El-Guindy/Public Works Department/Mobility & Traffic Engineering Division Manager 06/15/2020
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and Recommend to Council to Approve the Revised Locations of the Proposed Metro Bikeshare Station Locations.
Discuss and Recommend to Council regarding Type of Metro Bikes.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Staff revised locations of the proposed Metro Bikeshare station locations based on feedback of the BPAC members during the February 19, 2020 meeting. Locations table and maps are attached.
During the Council meeting on June 8, 2020, Council directed staff to review the feasibility and costs of deploying electric bicycles rather than smart bicycles. Staff requested the information from Metro and will share during the meeting the pros and cons, as well as costs of the Smart Bikes versus E-Bikes.