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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY Memorandum | |
| | | | | | | | | To: | Board of Directors | | From: | Madilyn Jacobsen, Transportation Planner | | Meeting Date: | March 22, 2017 | | Subject: | 2017 Bicycle Secure Program |
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | 2017 Bicycle Secure Program
- APPROVE funding each 2017 Bicycle Secure Program application, with a partial allocation to the Monterey Bay Air Resources Board; and
- APPROVE opening the program for additional applications this calendar year; and
- APPROVE use of surplus funds to fund additional applications this calendar year.
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| | | | | | | | | SUMMARY: | | On December 7, 2016, the Agency released the call for 2017 Bicycle Secure Program applications. The applications were due on February 2, 2017. The Agency received eight applications, requesting a total of 19 bicycle racks, one request for artistic bicycle rack funding, one bicycle repair station, and 11 skateboard racks. |
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| | | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT: | | The Transportation Agency’s FY 2016/17 budget has $30,000 in Regional Surface Transportation Program funds designated for the Bicycle Secure Program. This year's applications are estimated to cost approximately $20,000, leaving a program surplus of approximately $10,000. |
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| | | | | | | | | DISCUSSION: | | The Agency received applications from the King City Library, the Castroville Library, the City of Marina, Seaside Middle School, the Monterey Library, Bay View Academy, Pacific Grove Middle School, and the Monterey Air Resources District. In total, the applications requested parking for 42 bicycles, 84 skateboards (including scooters), and one repair station. A summary of the applications is included as an attachment to this report.
Two of the applications include artistic elements for bicycle racks. The City of Marina has requested inverted U-racks that include a sun and wave aesthetic design in the center of the U-rack that is intended to give the racks more character. Additionally, the Monterey Air Resources District requested funding support for an artistic rack that will be installed near the entrance to their building. Both of these applications further the bicycle Secure Program’s goal of increasing the amount of artistic bicycle racks in Monterey County.
All the 2017 applicants have demonstrated a need for bicycle or skateboard parking facilities, as well as the potential for usage. As such, each applicant has demonstrated that they meet the goals and criteria of the program. However, the Monterey Air Resources District acknowledged in their application that their location sees limited bicycle traffic, and that the bicycle repair station was a low priority for them. Given these considerations, staff is recommending that Monterey Air Resources District not be awarded the bicycle repair station at this time.
For the first time in the program’s three year history, the estimated cost for the requested racks, repair station, and funding support is less than the programs budget. After purchasing the requested equipment, including shipping and taxes, staff estimates the program will have a reserve of approximately $10,000. The Agency occasionally receives requests for equipment outside of the grant cycle, and having a funding reserve will allow the Agency to provide additional equipment should the Agency receive requests during the year.
Once the applications have been approved, staff will purchase the racks and oversee the installation process. Staff will also coordinate with the Monterey Bay Air Resources District on the development and installation of their artistic rack. All the racks are to be installed within one month of receipt by the applicant, unless other arrangements have been made with Agency staff.
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