( City Council Work Session A THAI Greenbelt Bikeshare Feasibility Study 7:30p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2016 I( July 2.016 Bike share is a flexible and convenient and that ailows users to have access a In the greater Washington there are currently two systems in operation. Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) is one of the largest regional systems in the U.S. and has been in service for six years. The system has grown from an original 110 bicycles in downtown DC and to over DC and in to and soon Fairfax bike share has been share service with The northern study area, referred to in this as the ATHA Study Area, included and the cities/towns of Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, New 2016 This only looks at automated bike share programs automated that do not on-site staff to out The two types of bike share technologies included in this study are "smart dock" station based) systems such as Capital Bikeshare/ and "smart bike" systems such as mBike. The difference between the technologies is where the user interface and the locking technology are housed. Electric-assist bicycles are an emerging technology and were also considered. These bicycles have the same characteristics as smart dock and smart bike systems but include a n,;n·Ttol"\1 and a small motor on each a boost for users. Because and use were used as peer communities. Bike share data for as well as estimated costs revenues there are several the areas 1. share 1. A street network with few on-street and difficult connections to some ofthe areas 2. Limited options in areas, in within the Harbor Area 3. between the mBike and July 2016 Based on the current regional bike share and internal conversations with agency an agency owned and nr"""'T"'-"1 governance structure is recommended. based on a proven of a clear and sustained interest in overseeing a bike share program, an active presence throughout the county, staff to administer the program, and direct access to for and this that the Prince George's of Public Works the program. the residents to access the this Bike share is more than has a 2016 July 2016 FINAL DRAFT FINAL DRAFT Greenbelt/ ATHA Bike Share Feasibility Study ǀi July 2016 FINAL DRAFT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Stakeholders Commission, Prince George’s County Planning Alex Hirtle, Prince George’s County Council Department Aaron Marcovitch, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Cynthia Jachles, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Fred Shaffer, Planner Coordinator Authority Bryan Barnett-Woods, Senior Planner, Planner Coordinator Dan Baden, Colmar Manor Eileen Nivera, Planner-Coordinator Dan Hayes, University of Maryland Prince George’s County, Department of Public Dannielle Glaros, Councilmember, Prince George’s County Council – District 3 Works and Transportation Deborah Topcik, Peterson Corporation Karyn McAlister, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager Garrett Hennigan, Washington Area Bicyclists Association Victor Weissberg, Special Assistant to the Director James Chandler, City of Hyattsville Jane Hudnall, Oxon Hill Bicycle Trail Club City of Greenbelt Janubi Devendra, Quantum Companies Terri Hruby, Assistant Director of Planning, City of Greenbelt Jim Hudnall, Oxon Hill Bicycle Trail Club Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager Katie Gerbes, City of Hyattsville Kerstin Harper, Berwyn Heights Lesley Riddle, City of Hyattsville Patrick Schmitt, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Reggie Bagley, Town of Brentwood Tierney Caputo, Peterson Corporation Timothy Muldoon, Prince George’s County Police Department Veronica Owens, City of Mount Rainier Vern Haefele, Town of Forest Heights Consultants Toole Design Group RJ Eldridge, Principal Mauricio Hernandez, Project Manager Eli Glazier, Transportation Planner Wendy Phelps, Transportation Planner Galen Omerso, GIS Specialist PRR Kerri Shoemaker Tracee Strum-Gilliam July 2016 FINAL DRAFT Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Available Technologies ................................................................................................................................. 6 Study Area .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Community Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 12 General Conditions and Topography ...................................................................................................... 12 Demographics ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Employment Density .............................................................................................................................. 23 Visitors and Tourism ............................................................................................................................... 25 Transportation - Transit, Car Share, and Regional Mobility ................................................................... 26 Modeshare and Bicycling Infrastructure ................................................................................................ 30 mBike - College Park Bike Share ............................................................................................................. 33 Summary of Opportunities and Challenges ............................................................................................ 36 Bike Share Suitability Analysis and Methodology ...................................................................................... 38 Operating Models ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Non-profit Owned and Operated ........................................................................................................... 40 Privately Owned and Operated .............................................................................................................. 41 Agency Owned and Privately Operated ................................................................................................. 42 Recommended Model ............................................................................................................................ 43 Preliminary System Plan ............................................................................................................................. 44 Density and Extent of Coverage ............................................................................................................. 44 Dock-to-Bike Ratios ................................................................................................................................ 45 System Phasing Plan ............................................................................................................................... 45 Costs ........................................................................................................................................................... 50 Capital Costs: Equipment and Installation ............................................................................................. 50 Startup Costs .......................................................................................................................................... 51 Operating Costs ...................................................................................................................................... 52 Projected Revenues ................................................................................................................................ 53 Forecast Results ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Greenbelt/ ATHA Bike Share Feasibility Study iii July 2016 FINAL DRAFT Operator Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 56 Project Manager Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 57 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 59 Station Siting Guidelines ......................................................................................................................... 59 Stakeholder Meetings Summary: ........................................................................................................... 66 Greenbelt/ ATHA Bike Share Feasibility Study iv July 2016 FINAL DRAFT Executive Summary Bike share is a flexible and convenient transportation and mobility option that allows users to have access to bicycles throughout a community. In the greater Washington region, there are currently two systems in operation. Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) is one of the largest regional systems in the U.S. and has been in service for six years. The system has grown from an original 110 bicycles in downtown Washington, DC and Arlington County to over 3,500