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August 2004. Discussion Points. Definition of Bike-Transit Center and Network Goals of BTCIP Overview of Process Implementation Plans for Cities Overview of Recommendations Concepts and Updates.
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Discussion Points • Definition of Bike-Transit Center and Network • Goals of BTCIP • Overview of Process • Implementation Plans for Cities • Overview of Recommendations • Concepts and Updates
A Bike-Transit Center is a facility that provides at least twenty (20) fee-based, secure bicycle parking spaces adjacent to a transit stop in an effort to encourage bike-to-transit connections. A Network is a group of bike-transit centers that can be accessed at multiple sites, tied together by a uniform access system, administration, and identity. Definitions
Goals The BTCIP lays the groundwork for a network of bike-transit centers by: • Providing tools and setting standards that can be used by LA County cities and agencies to develop bike-transit centers • Developing bike-transit center implementation plans for 4 communities
Overview of Process • Creation of project goals, methods, and timeline • Formation of a Technical Advisory Committee and local sub-committees from 4 communities • Multiple meetings with each of the local committees, end-user demand and pricing surveys at 3 Metro stations, and focus group in Santa Monica • Survey of bicycle parking at 15 different transit agencies and municipalities countrywide • Report Preparation: tool box & 4 community plans
Implementation Plans • Each of the participating communities has a plan or “tool kit” for implementation of at least one bike-transit center • Each community will be able to use the implementation plan to apply for funding
Implementation Plan Tool Kit 1. Site and Location Analysis • Demand Analysis • Design Standards and Models • Site Planning • Access Control and Membership Systems • Operating Scenarios and Strategies • Marketing Guidelines • Pricing • Funding Options • Case Studies
Proposed Recommendations for Metro • Facilities: Bike-Transit Centers need to be considered in conjunction with joint development, transit oriented development, and other development at locations where bike parking demand can be demonstrated and/or where automobile parking demand is high. • Technology: Metro needs to evaluate emerging technologies for uniform access control and membership management systems and select a preferred system for bicycle parking facilities being added to the system.
Recommendations Continued • Recognizable: Implement a consistent color, signage and identification scheme for all bike-transit centers while recognizing local elements. • Design: Use consistent design concepts for future bike-transit centers. • Operations: Metro needs to selectan operating scenario that will simplify administration, facilitate bi-lingual and customer-friendly access.
Recommendations Continued • Marketing: Bike-transit centers need to be supported by ongoing marketing and public relations programs. • Pricing: Metro needs to develop a flexible pricing structure that encourages efficient and effective use of its parking facilities to encourage more bicycle use. • Funding: Pursue creative financing, as well as traditional methods, for funding for capital investment and operating costs.
