Transit on Tap: Bikes and Transit July 29, 2014 Jeff Owen Active Transportation Planner Planning & Policy owenj@trimet.org 503-962-5854
Transit + Active Transportation 1. Transit + AT = Natural complements to each other 2. Active transportation excels at short trips and connections to transit 3. Biking and walking are not competitors to transit; We are all is this together
Active Transportation Program trimet.org/walk trimet.org/bike
Bike on Bus, 2 per rack, all buses (600 buses = 1200 spaces) Bike racks at most rail stations and some bus stops (371 spaces) Reserved, keyed bike lockers (436 spaces) On-demand, electronic lockers (32) Group parking facilities (3 structures = 180)
Bikes onboard front of Bus All buses in the system, 2 per rack
Folding Bikes onboard inside Allowed system wide, like luggage Photos provided by Will Vanlue
Bikes onboard MAX and WES Allowed system wide - if there is room
Bikes onboard MAX and WES MAX: Low + Low: 8 bikes on hooks, plus any additional in priority areas (up to 8 more) = up to 16 total MAX: High + Low: 4 bikes on hooks, 5 or 6 in high floor spots, plus any additional in priority areas (up to 4 more) = up to 14 total WES: Double Car: 4 on hooks, up to 8 more in priority secured areas = up to 12 total More at: trimet.org/bikes
Open Bike Racks Almost all rail stations, some bus stops
Keyed Bike Lockers $25 per 6 months, reserved
Electronic Bike Lockers On-demand, 5 cents per hour
Bike & Ride Group Parking Facilities Secure and enclosed
Bikes: What are we doing now? 1. Just applied for TGM Grant funds for creation of a TriMet Bicycle Plan. Expected notifications in August. Project Summary: The TriMet Bicycle Plan would result in a final document providing guidance to agency policy and planning efforts regarding bicycle accommodation on-board transit vehicles; appropriate bicycle parking types and quantities at stations and stops; and innovative marketing strategies to ensure usage and acceptance. Process would include public involvement, jurisdictional coordination, and private sector partner outreach. More at: http://www.oregon.gov/lcd/tgm/pages/grants.aspx
Bikes: What are we doing now? 2. Policy: Preserve access for bikes onboard and parking 3. Maintenance: Take care, make small improvements 4. Strategic Investments: a) FTA Transit Enhancements: Improvements at up to 20 stations 5. New Large Group Facilities: a) East Portland Active Transportation to Transit: Gateway TC b) Developer/City/State Grant: Orenco c) ConnectOregon V: Goose Hollow and Beaverton Creek d) Portland-Milwaukie: Tacoma and Park Ave. elockers at Milwaukie, and lots of covered parking no new keyed lockers
Orenco/NW 231 st Ave Partnership with City of Hillsboro and developer, plus Metro/State grant
Connect Oregon V: Goose Hollow Future Enhanced Bike Parking Sample Image: Covered Bike Parking on SW Moody, part of PMLR project
Connect Oregon V: Beaverton Creek Future Enhanced Bike Parking
PMLR: SE Tacoma St./Johnson Creek Future Secure Bike & Ride building
PMLR: SE Park Ave Future Secure Bike & Ride
Annual Bike Parking Projects Doubled rack spaces at Beaverton Creek and Millikan Way 4 new elockers installed at Providence Park Similar rack improvements coming this summer to: 82 nd, Gateway, 122 nd, Gresham Central, Gresham City Hall, Quatama, Oregon City TC
PMLR Snapshot
Portland-Milwaukie Project Bike/Ped Fact Sheet Online and at table in back http://trimet.org/pm/library - Bike and Ped Access
Bikes: Onboard Capacity Tests Above: Test for MAX; Right: Test for Bus End Result: Capacity is limited on-board Next Step: Parking, Bike Share, etc.
Future: Mobility Hubs? GoPoint Summary: Help create a balanced suburban transportation system by branding, promoting, and managing a network of mobility hubs that use technology to integrate public and private transportation options. Team in New York, presenting idea to Bloomberg Philanthropies. Courtesy of WTA wta-tma.org. (L-R) Brad Choi, Peter Brandom, Aron Carleson, Heather McCarey Screen capture from Hillsboro GoPoint video
Future: Bike Share as First/Last Mile 1. Municipal (ex: Portland Bike Share, pdxbikeshare.com) City/Region wide Large kiosks 2. Corporate (ex: Intel OBI, Nike, Kaiser) Corporate campus to transit In development 3. Emerging (ex: Kiel s approach, other new technology) Flexible, scalable Can start small
Future: Corporate Bike Share Intel OBI pilot: Developing an open source-inspired model for bike sharing Pilot project with 30 bikes Plan to re-launch with more bikes after acceptance Great potential for link to MAX (LRT) stations! instagram.com/openbikeinitiative openbikeinitiative.org
Future: Corporate Bike Share Nike Bike Share: Building upon Intel model Pilot project with 250 bikes Great potential for linking employees to MAX light rail service on the work end, taking care of the work part of the first/last mile Employee can then use a personal bike or walk/bus on the home part of the first/last mile
Spotted at Sunset Bike & Ride: One of Kaiser s folding ebikes...
Transit on Tap: Bikes and Transit Molly Haynes Director, Community Health
Kaiser Permanente E-Bike Pilot Project Why e-bikes for Kaiser Permanente employees Description of the pilot Bike characteristics Rider characteristics Q & A 32 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Kaiser Permanente is rooted in communities we serve Our Mission for nearly 70 years: To improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. 33 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Why e-bikes for KP employees? Because health is determined outside the medical office 34 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Pilot Description Drive Oregon received RTO grant from Metro with OTREC and KP as project partners Primary goal is to test user acceptance of e-bikes as a first/last mile commuting solution 3 sites 6 cohorts of 10 employees at each site for 3 months 35 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Bike Characteristics E3 Compact made by Currie Tech Bikes come with lock, helmet, water bottle, and panniers Folds easily for taking on transit, storing in car, or taking into home or office Pedal assist with rechargeable battery 36 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Rider Characteristics Wide range of users Wide range of uses Happy and active Current commuters to those riding for first time in years Commuting, shopping and errands, recreation Anecdotal reports of increased physical activity 37 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
Participants Quotes I really enjoyed it and rode it to MAX every day instead of a car trip. Rode the bike a ton and would love to own one. Thanks for the experience. 38 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only.
39 July 29, 2014 2011 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. For internal use only. Thank you!