Reston Bike Share Feasibility Study: Public Open House
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The document summarizes a feasibility study examining a potential bike sharing system for Reston, Virginia. It describes bike sharing as a network of bicycles distributed around an area for short one-way trips. The study examined the viability of a 13-station, 130-bike system in Reston and identified opportunities like connections to transit and an existing bicycling culture. Key challenges included community densities, locating stations on private property, and identifying funding sources. The study concluded a bike share system was feasible for Reston if careful planning addressed issues like wayfinding, trails, access, and securing capital and operating funds.
Reston Bike Share Feasibility Study: Public Open House
- 1. Bike Sharing Reston Bike Share Feasibility Study Public Open House June 25, 2014
- 2. Reston Bike Share Feasibility Study • Fairfax County Department of Transportation was awarded technical assistance to examine the feasibility of bike sharing for Reston • Project funded by the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) • Part of the Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) program
- 3. What is Bike Sharing? A network of bicycles distributed around an area that allow short, one-way trips from one location to another. A cost-effective mobility option for trips too far to walk, but not long enough to take transit or drive. Think of it as another form of transit A relatively inexpensive and quick implementation extension to local public transportation offerings
- 4. Open House Topics • Feasibility study process • Vision and goals • Proposed local system • Input information • Opportunities & challenges • Station locations and sizes • Station siting • Costs and funding • Implementation • Conclusions
- 5. Feasibility Study Process • Study got underway late 2013 • Stakeholder workshop • Public open house • Population and ridership • Station site field visits • Ridership & financial analyses • Final presentation
- 6. Vision & Goals for Reston Bike Share • Active mobility • Transportation • Livability • Health & safety • Finances & funding
- 7. Proposed Bike Share System • Capital Bikeshare • Proposed local system • Existing warehouse, staff, equipment • Same fees & charges • Separate agreement
- 9. Looking at Demand • High potential demand areas identified through heat mapping • ‘Points’ allocated to where people live, work, shop, play, and take transit
- 10. Bike Share Opportunities • 1-mile trip between Metrorail station and Reston Town Center District • Reston trails and W&OD network • Established bicycling culture • New transit network and development • Supportive environment
- 11. Bike Share Challenges • Community densities and trip generation • Locating stations on private property • Identifying funding for capital and operation • Access and proximity for low-income users • Trail snow removal, lighting and access hours • Route wayfinding and sign posting
- 12. Equity Programs and Challenges • System planning and expansion • Outreach and education • Registration barriers • Price and credit cards • Encouragement and biking lessons • Membership drives and registration
- 13. Proposed Station Location Plan 1. Wiehle Station/Plaza 2. Sunset Hills/Plaza America 3. Reston Town Center/Freedom 4. Sunset Hills/Fountain 5. Bluemont/Transit Center 6. Wiehle Station/Southside 7. Town Center Pkwy/Market 8. Reston Town Center/Fountain 9. Market St/Explorer 10. Town Center Pkwy/Reston Hospital 11. Bowman Towne Dr/Library 12. Reston Pkwy/Spectrum (S) 13. Reston Pkwy/Spectrum (N)
- 14. Station Siting
- 15. Reston Trips Comparison Trip comparison: first year of operation Operating Days Trips Bikes Stations Trips/Bike/ Day Reston 13 – Station 365 34,000 130 13 0.72 Somerville, MA 242 35,642 108 12 1.36 Brookline, MA 242 17,019 36 4 1.95 Boulder, CO 240 18,500 110 15 0.70
- 16. Station Sizing • Map shows number of docks per bike share station • Minimum 15-dock station size recommended • Ratio 1 bike per 2 docks (per other operations nation-wide)
- 17. Station Details
- 18. Proposed Phase II Plan • Expansion to Lake Anne and South Lakes Village Centers along close-by transportation and community corridors • When second Metrorail station opens in Reston, bike share could also be extended as part of network change
- 19. Funding Costs •Start-up costs •Capital: purchase of equipment •Launch: establishing system (hiring employees, website development, etc.) •Operating costs •Station & bike maintenance •Rebalancing •Customer service •Direct expenses
- 20. Reston Bike Share Cost Estimate Costs 13- station/130 bike system $ Notes Launch $54,500 Cost per station 15-27 docks @$3,000, 35 docks @ $3,500 $15,000 cost to purchase spare parts, train new staff, etc. Capital $766,000 Cost per Station, 15 dock - $49,000. 19 dock - $58,000, 23 dock - $64,000, 27 dock- $73,000 and 35 dock - $89,000 Operating $397, 824 259 Docks at $128 per dock per month Total $1,218,324 Major costs associated with a bike share system are start-up (capital and launch) and operating
- 21. Types of Potential Funding Public sources • Federal • State • Local Private sources • User-generated revenue • Foundations • Corporate sponsorships • Station purchase by a development
- 22. Applying Funding Sources • Capital funding • Sponsorship • Private sector/foundation(s) • Direct station purchase • Regional, state, & federal funds • Operations funding • User revenue • Sponsorship • Other local public sources • Private sector/foundations
- 23. Reston Bike Share Implementation • Feasibility study -> complete • Advanced planning -> 6-9 months+ • Secure funding ->6-9 months+ • Negotiation and Procurement -> 6-9 months+ • Launch system • Marketing and Promotion
- 24. Feasibility Study Conclusions • 13-station bike share system possible for Reston • Could enhance community mobility for residents, workers, visitors • Excellent option for first- and last-mile transit trips • Needs careful planning and management • Partnership opportunities for new programs to improve access • Address wayfinding and trail issues including access, snow and lighting • Funding for capital & on-going operations is key
- 25. Feasibility Study Conclusions Reston appears to provide an overall supportive environment for bike share
- 26. Thank You QUESTIONS: Adam Lind Adam.Lind@fairfaxcounty.gov