On December 6, 2017, the Agency released the call for 2018 Bicycle Secure Program applications. The applications were due on February 1, 2018. The Agency received applications from the cities of Marina, Del Rey Oaks, and Monterey.
The Agency received applications from the City of Marina for three double bicycle lockers, for parking of up to six bicycles. The lockers are proposed to be placed at City Hall to be used by employees for all day parking. The City also requested and received bicycle racks for City hall in last year's Bicycle Secure Program cycle, which were intended to serve the short-term parking needs of visitors to City Hall. The Agency also received an application from the City of Del Rey Oaks for six inverted U-racks to be placed at City Hall and Del Rey Oaks Park. The racks will be available for both employees and visitors. This is the first time Del Rey Oaks has applied for the Bicycle Secure Program. The third application is from the City of Monterey for funding assistance for an artistic rack design for the City Library. The conceptual design is for an approximately 20 foot long rack that spells the word LIBRARY and would be capable of holding up to eight bicycles. The rack would have the duel purpose of parking bicycles while also enhancing the character of the neighborhood with a fun and engaging rack design.
All the 2018 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 on a case by case basis throughout the year. 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 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.