Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission and Fort Worth Bike Sharing Presented to the City Council By Randle Harwood, Director of Planning & Development Jason Lamers, Chair, PABAC Kristen Camareno, Executive Director, FW Bike Sharing June 28, 2016

Purpose of PABAC Provide recommendations to the City Manager, City Plan Commission and the City Council on pedestrian and bicycle plans, policies, programs and projects to improve the environment for non-motorized travelers, including, but not limited to, the following: Guide the preparation and updates of pedestrian, bicycle and trail plans. Recommend policies and programs for the safe travel of all non-motorized traffic. Review and comment on the City's annual operating budget and capital improvement program for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Guide the design, location and type of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

PABAC Membership Jason Lamers, Place 1, Chair Gerardo Contreras, Place 2 Adelaide Leavens, Place 3 Kyle Jensen, Place 4 Jacquelyn “Jackie” Barnd, Place 5 David Hill, Place 6 Michael O’Brien, Place 7 Shavina Taylor, Place 8 Amy Buresh, Place 9

Thank you Master Thoroughfare Plan Complete Streets Policy Expanded bicycle and trail facilities 3-foot distance ordinance Pay as you go Amazing staff!

Challenges Maintenance! Maintenance! Maintenance! Sidewalks Growing urban centers / education Major events / blocking trail system Street sweeping

2017 Budget Recommendations $250,000: Safe Routes to School Plan $100,000: Maintenance and repair of bicycle lanes, pedestrian crosswalks and other on-street markings $175,000: Bike Fort Worth Plan $150,000: Alignment study, Lake Arlington Shoreline Trail $100,000: Alignment study, Bomber Spur Trail

Providing adequate Pedestrian and Bicycle infrastructure – and maintenance – is a matter of public safety.

PABAC Update Questions?

Fort Worth Bike Sharing

System Ridership (through June 15) 123,657 trips 519,538 miles 20.7M calories

Growth Over Three Years TRIPS

Continued Ridership Growth 2015 - 41,657 total trips taken, avg 801 trips/week.  2016* - 28,306 trips to date this year, avg 1,179 trips/week. *note addition of 9 new stations mid-year 2015 Currently there are 44 stations in our system, 345 bicycles.

Most Popular Stations Trinity Park South Trinity Park North W. 7th and Stayton Riverfront Drive (near Woodshed) Panther Island Pavilion Trailhead at Clearfork Montgomery Plaza Sundance Square South Omni Hotel Fort Worth Trinity Uptown City Hall

Trends Trail-oriented stations continue to gain popularity Use as transportation to public events is increasing Student use increasing

Looking Ahead: Expansion/Relocations Low-performing station relocations 2014 Bond Funds - $75,000 in 2017 Hope to leverage larger grant Social-equity focus Parks (Marine Creek Lake request) Safe route Angle Ave

Looking Ahead: First Mile Program Fall 2016 FW Housing Solutions Identify clients within service area Subsidized and/or free memberships Hands-on trip planning Identification of station locations with an equity focus

Fort Worth Bike Sharing Questions? kristen@fortworthbikesharing.org @fwbikesharing www.fortworthbikesharing.org