Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Bicycle Roundtable Metro Headquarters Tuesday, November 5, 2013 5:30 7 pm
Bicycle Program History & Future Countywide Planning/ Transportation, Development and Implementation Call for Projects 2006 Metro Bicycle Strategic Plan September 2010 Board Directives New Board Motions 2013 Bike Share Open Streets
Metro October Board Motion #66 November 2013: Convene a bicycle share industry review January 2014: Report to Board with results from industry review, including: 1) Business case analysis 2) Recommendation for proceeding with RFP Phased approach for implementation Existing infrastructure Ridership Advertising Policy
Defining Metro s Role in Bike Share A: Facilitator amongst cities B: Lead Vendor Clearinghouse Separate RFP for each city Compatible technology requirement Provider of funding (CFP), when available One RFP for County with Rider Clause/Cooperative Agreement Compatible technology requirement Metro Role Business model selection & Choosing a contractor/negotiating City Role Public ROW/station locations within cities Revenue Sharing & Redistribution of bicycles
Comments Received One regional vendor is important for connectivity Metro, as regional agency should set the tone A single system with local flexibility Bike Share must connect to a larger transit network Phasing, especially pilot area is key to success
Bicycle Parking Expansion Metro Bike H ub- secure-accessed, high capacity bike parking: Secure access door CCTV cameras Registration required (fee TBD) Parking for 50 or more bikes (user must lock their bike inside) Self-serve (unattended) Flexible area for potential attended service (bike check-in, repair & retail)
Secure, High Capacity Bicycle Parking Examples Free-Standing Facility Unattended Self serve only Covina Metrolink UK example Integrated Building Facility Attended and Unattended Santa Monica (2 nd & Broadway) Full service; repair, retail, bike rental, restroom, showers Integrated Building Facility Unattended Burbank Metrolink Station Self serve only
Bicycle Parking Expansion Bike Hub Implementation El Monte Bike Hub Anticipate spring 2014 opening Side note- connection to Rio Hondo Bike Path under construction with a 60 day construction period Hollywood-Vine Bike Hub Anticipate summer 2014 opening Culver City Bike Hub Expo implementing construction Anticipate delivering to Metro spring 2014 and opening early summer
Bicycle Parking Expansion Bike Hub Management Services Release RFP end of Nov 2013 Bring on a contractor by Feb 2014
What are Open Streets? One-day car-free events that OPENS the streets up to walkers, bikes, roller blading, strollers
Open Streets Program Framework Allocation of up to $2 million annually Competitive application process Technical process to collect data and evaluate the costs and benefits Fargo, ND
Open Streets Program Guidelines: Route Setting Within ¼ mile of a Metro Rail or Metrolink station Bike-trains or bike/bus shuttles Activity Centers Topography
Program Evaluation - Reporting Requirements Grantees will be required to provide a report 3 months after an event which will include: Participation counts Effect on local businesses along the route Feedback from participants
Open Streets Program Timeline December 2, 2013: Comments on the guidelines due to Metro Winter 2014 - Release final application package & Hold Workshop Spring 2014 - Applications Due to Metro Early Summer 2014 - Board Approval of Recommended Events Summer 2014 - Execute Agreements for FY15
Metro Educational Programs & Campaigns OTS Grant: Bicycle Traffic Skills Classes May 2013 September 2013 Bicycle Commuting Contract May 2013 May 2015 Bicycle Safety & Education Campaign March 2013 June 2015 Bicycles on Buses Campaign September 2013 ongoing
OTS GRANT: Bicycle Traffic Safety Classes Need: 4,226 bicycle collisions reported in Los Angeles County (2010) Goal: Reduce the number and severity of injuries from bicycle related crashes by training bicyclists with basic traffic skills and education Effort: Hosted 88 classes with 863 participants from May-September 2013
BICYCLE COMMUTING CONTRACT: Community Rides Need: 40% of all car trips are two miles or less and can easily by made by bicycle Goal: Encourage riders of all ages and skill levels to consider biking for local trips Purpose: Encourage bicycle ridership by sponsoring 20 community-based bicycle rides throughout Los Angeles County over 26-month period
BICYCLE CAMPAIGNS: Every Lane is a Bike Lane Goal: Educate both bicyclists and motorists on rules of the road, decrease incidents, and foster safe streets Message: Bicyclists are allowed to use the FULL lane to safely navigate certain traffic situations Medium: Bus backs, billboards, radio spots, bumper stickers, spoke cards Purpose: Increase awareness of cyclists rights to the road and law (CVC 21200)
BICYCLE CAMPAIGNS: Bikes on Bus Goal: Raise awareness of correctly riding Metro buses with a bicycle Medium: Transit TV, car cards & spoke cards Purpose: To reduce the number of bicycles forgotten or stolen from the front of the bus
RETROFIT TRAINS: Accommodate Bikes
Next Meeting Tuesday, February 11 th TENTATIVE AGENDA: Status of Bicycle Campaigns Stair Channel Study at El Monte Station Opportunities for Partnership with LA Sheriff s Dept. Transit Security I-10 & 1-110 HOT lanes Revenues for Active Transportation Projects Planning Studies - First Mile Last Mile & Active Transportation Strategic Plan