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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 Bike Share Program ACTION ITEM #16Community Bike Share ProgramConsideration of Participation in a Community Bike Share ProgramConsideration of Participation in a June 07, 2017 Community Bike Share Program the formation of the programThe Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD) approached staff regarding •Via partnership with other local agencies•community bike share serviceThe District has an opportunity to consider participating in a •BACKGROUND / HISTORY Community Bike Share Program NEW INFORMATION Fees depend on rental duration•Bicycles can be returned to any bike share bicycle station •Users rent a bicycle for local transportation •Bike share programs •Commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and health•Alternate form of transportation •Innovative communities include bike sharing•Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program NEW INFORMATION maintenance for ZagsterLocal mechanics / bicycle shops anticipated to provide the •All maintenance, balancing, replacements, management •off locations at Airport and downtown Fire Station-Drop•off locations-10 bicycles and two bike drop•Agreement provides: •Headquarters in Cambridge, MA; California offices •due to their unique full service offeringThree proposals were received, Zagster selected as most favorable •One year contract with Zagster, a “bike share as a service” company•TTAD has already established the framework agreement •Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program NEW INFORMATION Display of commitment to conservation, efficiency, and health•Enhancement to benefits and the wellness program•Bicycles would be available for District staff•encourage more visitation to garden–Mutually beneficial •Potential to incorporate into the conservation garden•District’s headquarters One additional rack and 5 additional bicycles could be placed at the •on the west side of Truckee, near schools and businesses The District’s participation would strategically locate a bicycle station •Looking for local agencies to partner and expand the program•TTAD reached out to District staff•Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program NEW INFORMATION Donner Recreation and Park District -And potential contract turnover to the Town of Truckee or the Truckee•involvement Over the longer term the TTAD anticipates increased local agency •District would be able to brand 5 bicycles with the District logo•facilitate a reimbursement agreement A basic contract between the District and TTAD would be drafted to •no direct District contract needed–Leverage TTAD’s existing agreement •Streamlined contract possible •Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program NEW INFORMATION required, etc. important aspects like insurance coverage, site improvements Staff would work with the TTAD to formalize the agreement and cover •Should the District consider participation•Insurance is provided by Zagster •Revenues are not expected to materially offset costs •Less Zagster’s processing charge of 7%•rata allocation-District using a proAny revenue received from bicycle rentals would be returned to the •Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program FISCAL IMPACT sufficient funds are available in the Electric / Water Utility general funds Although not budgeted in the FY17 Electric or Water Utility expenses, •with the District’s logoinclusive of the full service and maintenance of five bicycles branded year program -Cost to the District would be $9,000 to secure a one•Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program RECOMMENDATION amount of $9,900an amount not to exceed $9,000 plus a 10% contingency for a total station (not inclusive of staff time or local site improvement costs) for off bicycle -up/drop-the placement of five Zagster bicycles and a pickAuthorize the General Manager to execute a contract with TTAD for •Community Bike Share ProgramCommunity Bike Share Program