HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 - Bicycle Rack Program MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OFF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 1r7'2'
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 7, 2012
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A BICYCLE RACK PROGRAM I
GRAPEVINE
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and staff recommend the City Council consider
approval of a partnership with Baylor Regional Medical Center and Mad Duck Cyclery for a
bicycle rack program for businesses in Grapevine. If approved by the City Council, the cost
of the bike racks will be split between Baylor Grapevine, the City of Grapevine and the
participating business. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and staff recommend the
Council approve$7,500 for Grapevine's share of the cost of the bike racks. Please see the
attached information on the proposed program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 100-43355-312-3 - Recreation Facilities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Officials from Baylor Regional Medical Center and Mad Duck Cyclery contacted staff
several months ago to discuss a possible bicycle rack program for Grapevine. The
purpose of the program is to encourage cycling, commuting, shopping and short trips in the
city. The installation of bicycle racks will assist businesses in expanding their customer
base by providing safe and convenient bicycle parking for their patrons and employees.
Officials from Mad Duck Cyclery did extensive work on identifying businesses in the city
that cyclists were patronizing. The bicycle rack program will be offered to all businesses in
Grapevine on a first-come, first-served basis until the funding is exhausted. Baylor
Grapevine has agreed to fund $7,500 this year and staff recommends the Council approve
the same amount. Baylor Grapevine has also agreed to fund $7,500 for next year. Again,
businesses that participate will be required to fund one third the cost of the bike racks.
Mad Duck Cyclery has agreed to install the bike racks after the proposed site of the rack
has been approved by the City and the business owner.
The Parks& Recreation Advisory Board approved a motion at their April 19, 2012 meeting
to approve the bicycle rack program.
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13''f'. G R.A i'° Vlllll°n 111! Vlls lll" W Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine and the City of Grapevine are partnering with local businesses
to promote and encourage a bicycle-friendly city with the installation of bicycle racks.
The cost of the bike racks will be split between Baylor Grapevine, the City of Grapevine and the participating
business. Each will contribute a third of the cost. The location of the bike racks will be determined by the City
of Grapevine and will be installed by Mad Duck Cyclery.
Participation in the bicycle rack program is on a first-come, first-served basis as there is a limited supply. The
cost of the bike racks follows:
0 2 slot bike rack $630.00 Business cost $210.00
a 4 slot bike rack $720.00 Business cost $240.00
9 6 slot bike rack $840.00 Business cost $280.00
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r he installation of bike racks at local businesses will encourage cycling, commuting, shopping and short trips.
It will also help decrease congestion and pollution associated automobile trips. Businesses may also be able to
expand their customer base by providing safe and convenient bicycle parking for their patrons and employees.
Criteria
0 One bike rack per business
a Location must be approved by the City of Grapevine
Participation is on a first-come,first-served basis (supply is limited)
9 Business owner must maintain the bike rack in a reasonable condition for five years
9 Bike rack location must comply with the American Disability Act
0 Application must be completed and signed by the property owner
Download and complete a1212lication
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Baylor Grapevine and the City of Grapevine will review applications and the proposed location of the bike
rack. If all criteria have been met, the business will be notified of the installation date, pending availability.
Please note that the business must pay their cost of the bike rack prior to installation.
For more information, cons i' AIMIE HERE at 817-333-3333.
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