On December 5, 2018, the Agency released the call for 2019 Bicycle Secure Program applications. The applications were due on February 7, 2019 but the deadline was extended to February 28, 2019. At the time of the creation of this report, the Agency received applications from the City of Monterey and the Salinas Regional Sports Authority.
The Agency received applications from the City of Monterey for two single circular racks that would provide 4 bicycle parking spaces. One rack would be located at 355 Calle Principal and one rack would be located at 131 Webster Street. The racks would be used for short-term day use and serve bicyclists in Oldtown Monterey. The Salinas Regional Sports Complex applied for 24 Single Inverted-U bike racks providing 48 bike parking spaces and one verticle wall-mounted skateboard racks with 8 spaces. The racks would provide secure skateboard and bicycle parking for youth and families at the regional soccer complex located at Constitution Blvd and Laurel Ave in Salinas.
Both the 2019 applicants have demonstrated a need for 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. Due to the low number of applications and resulting budget reserve, staff recommends that reserve funding be made available to purchase additional equipment for employers participating in the Go831 program and schools participating in Measure X Safe Routes to School programs throughout the the year. Providing secure parking facilities will help support both safe routes to school and smart commute programs, and having a funding reserve will allow the Agency to provide additional equipment for requests made during the year.
Once the applications have been approved by the Board of Directors, staff will purchase the equipment and oversee the installation process. All the racks are to be installed within one month of receipt by the applicant, unless other arrangements have been made with Agency staff.