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