Urban Transportation CommissionJune 7, 2022

Item 2C MetroBike Backup — original pdf

Backup
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Update May 2022 Jason JonMichael Assistant Director Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda  How It Started  How It’s Going  Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B-Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you!