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Bikesharing Plans for the Rest of Us! Planning a system for a midsized Canadian City

Presented to: Sustainable Mobility ConferenceNovember 5, 2011

Presented By: Peter TopalovicCity of Hamilton 905-546-2424 [email protected]

Bike sharing plans for the rest of usACT Canada • November 2012 • P. Topalovic • City of Hamilton


Preface: the elephant in the room



Preface: does size matter?

0.5 million

1 million

3.4 million

5.5 million



Preface: is Hamilton ready?

But mom, Sean has one so I want one

too!

City of Hamilton Bike Share Demonstration, August 2010



Outline Evolution and Context Why Bike Share? How Did We Get Here? Where are we Going? Business Plan Location, Location! Market Analysis Next Steps


Evolution of Bike Share Programs1st generation

1960s – Free Love, Free Bikes e.g. white bicycle program

(Amsterdam)

2nd generation Membership/Co-op based model Manual or Web-based administration e.g. Toronto “Yellow Bike” program

3rd generation/4th generation Fee-per-use model, full public access Focus on short trips (first 30-min free) Smart-card or phone, pay by credit Consists of bikes, racks, stations High start-up/capital costs e.g. Bixi

1

2

3


Context Next Generation Bike

share programs growing in popularity in North America and Canada

GTHA Wide Interest, especially at Universities and Colleges

All major Canadian cities are using a Bixi-based technology

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Why Bike Share?

WHEN?WHEN?TIME

Weekday peak hourWeekday off-peak

EveningWeekend

WHETHER?WHETHER?SUBSTITUTES

TeleworkTeleconferencingOnline shopping

Trip chaining

WHY?WHY?PURPOSE

WorkSchool

ShoppingRecreation

WHERE?WHERE?DESTINATION

StreetNeighbourhood

CommunityCity

HOW?HOW?MODEWalkingCycling

Public transitCar driver/passenger

TDM: Strategies and policies to reduce travel demand

Bikeshare is more than just a supply issue



Why Bike Share? Promotes cycling by increasing access to bicycles,

raising the profile of cycling and acceptance of cycling as a normal travel behaviour

Can be implemented relatively quickly and at little cost compared to other transportation systems

Reduces Congestion, air pollution and GHG emissions Improves health through the promotion of active

transportation Contributes to a City’s menu of transportation modal

options for citizens, reducing SOV dependence Helps achieve Hamilton’s goals through Vision2020,

Transportation Master Plan and TDM initiatives



Why Bike Share?

Bicycle sharing is the perfect

mode of transit to fill the gap between

trips that are too far to walk &too short to drive



Transit Supportive Design

Bicycle sharing is the perfect

mode of transit to fill the gap between

trips that are too far to walk &too short to drive

B-Line

A-L

ine

Minneapolis Nice Ride: users reported a 10% increase in their transit use



Hamilton’s Potential System - Cost

Stations, bikes, cost, key playersFinancing – quick wins (metrolinx) x 35

x 300



Hamilton’s Potential System - Analysis

x 35

x 300

Where, How many, and Who?•Population density•Household income level•Household age•Household education level•Short distance trip-making•Already using active modes of transportation•Proximity to key trip generators / attractors•Origin-Destination data•Existing Transit Routes, Stations and Stops•Market Survey



Hamilton’s Potential System - Analysis

x 35

x 300

Is there potential?•80,000 residents in service area•8% uptake to be profitable•50% of all trips made are 1-2 km in length in Hamilton•Greater than 80% of trips originate and end in the City•Proposed service area is the largest employment area•Initial survey shows support•Stakeholder interest is high•Highest level of alternative modes in the service area



How did we get here?McMaster

Student’s Union and Sustainability Office looks at a campus-based

bikeshare system

McMaster Arts & Science students

complete a feasibility analysis & survey for Hamilton

Workshop #1 Stakeholder

group tests B-Cycle and Bixi

A 3rd/ 4th generation

bike share is recommended

Green Venture conducts a business

case to determine how a 3rd generation

system would be implemented by a

not-for-profit

Mohawk Transportation

student conducts a station location

analysis based on population and

transportation data

Business-case identifies the need for a market survey

and analysis conducted by

McMaster MBA students

Bike Share Business Plan is

developed

Analysis and roadmap to develop

a system

Workshop #2Feedback on the business plan,

station locations and market analysis

2009

Jan. 2010

Aug. 2010

Apr. 2011

Oct. 2011

Dec. 2011


What did we learn so far Feasibility

A city with dense urban areas with mixed uses should consider a next gen system – is this a general rule? We’re not sure!

Demographics and Density Population density in the service area Station density should be considered – 400m? 500m? 800m? Origin – Destination: the more trips that originate and terminate in the

service area, the more potential uptake Level of existing cycling/walking/transit culture

Bike Lanes vs. Bike Share Treat them separately Bikes on the ground create a push for more infrastructure

Sean?


What did we learn so far Paying for the System

Most successful systems cover their capital costs through grants Advertising and sponsorship cover operating deficits

Public Bikes vs. Public Transit Transit: 50% cost recovery is acceptable Bike Share: must be revenue neutral, which is a bigger challenge

Multi-modal and TDM Bike share systems can improve ridership or smooth out demand Help eliminate first/last mile commute issues Tie in to public health, air quality and GHG emissions issues


Where do we go next? Promoting the Business Plan Finalizing the Market Research HSR and Metrolinx support Grants and funding secured System and stations planned Get Council Approval (Dec. 5th) Secure land for stations Tender a system contract Tender an operating contract Install the system Promote and maintain the system

We Are

Here



Thank-you

Peter Topalovic, M.EngProject Manager – Transportation Demand ManagementProgram Manager – Smart Commute Hamilton Mobility Programs and Special Projects Public Works Department (HSR)City of HamiltonAddress: 77 James Street North, Suite 400, Hamilton ON, L8R-2K3Tel: 905-546-2424 x. 5129 Twitter: @smartcommuteham Web: smartcommutehamilton.ca

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