a8 divvy bike share presentation to council 8.12.13 cnh final
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Grant Application for Evanston Bike Share
Pilot Program
Catherine Hurley
Sustainable Programs Coordinator
Bicycle Share Programs
Short point to point journeysShort point to point journeys Effective alternativeEffective alternative Sought to solve “Last Mile” problemSought to solve “Last Mile” problem Provide an easy and affordable access to Provide an easy and affordable access to
bicyclesbicycles A public transit service A public transit service
Bicycle Share Programs in the US
Minneapolis, MNNice Ride MNStations: 116Bikes:1200
Chicago, ILDivvy BikeStations: 300Bikes:3000
Miami, FLDecoBikeStations: 85Bikes:1000
Denver, CODenver B-CycleStations: 83Bikes: <500
San Francisco, CABay Area Bike ShareStations: 70Bikes: 700
Houston, TXHouston B-CycleStations: 21Bikes: 175
New York, NYCiti BikeStations: 600Bikes:10,000
Washington, D.C.Capital BikeshareStations: 288Bikes:2800
Bicycle Share Operations
Join/PayJoin/Pay– Annual MembershipAnnual Membership– Pay as you ridePay as you ride
TakeTake– After paying, take the bicycle right out of the After paying, take the bicycle right out of the
dockdock RideRide
– Ride the bicycle to the destinationRide the bicycle to the destination ReturnReturn
– Return the bicycle to “any” nearby docking Return the bicycle to “any” nearby docking stationsstations
City of Chicago Bicycle Sharing
Program:
Grant Application
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Expand Divvy Bike Share Program to
Evanston and Oak Park Partnership with City of Chicago and Village
Oak Park 20% cost match Pilot Program - 7 stations with 70 bicycles
Potential Bike Share Pilot Program Locations
Proposed Bicycle Share Station Benson Avenue (Davis St. – Church St.)
Estimated Capital & Installation Cost
Cost per Station Total Cost for 7 Stations
Capital Expenses $ 62,000 $ 434,000
Equipment
Installation Services
$ 5,500 $ 38,500
Total Capital and Installation $ 472,500
City Cost Share for Grant (20%) $ 94,500
Estimated Annual Operating Budget
Operating ExpensesCost per
Station
Total Cost for 7
Stations
Operating Cost – Divvy Contract $ 24,000 $ 168,000
Operating RevenueCost per
Station
Total Cost for 7
Stations
Estimated Casual User Fees $ 6,300 $ 44,100
Estimated Annual Member Fees $ 75,000
Total Operating Revenue $ 119,100
Net Operating Cost $ 48,900
Benefits
Transportation EfficiencyTransportation Efficiency AccessibilityAccessibility EnvironmentEnvironment HealthHealth Cost Cost
Divvy bicycles spotted in Downtown Evanston
Next Steps
Resolution 50-R-13 authorizing grant application
Explore partnerships and sponsors Solicit public input Refine Bike Share Pilot Program details Update to City Council