Explanation
In July of 2013, COGO Bike Share was launched with 300 bikes and 30 stations in the downtown area. The system allows users to purchase a low-cost day or yearly pass and ride a bike for short trip transportation. Since the launch, over 70,000 trips have been made, totaling almost 200,000 miles of riding. This legislation will modify the current 5 year contract with Alta Bicycle Share to expand the system by 8 new stations and 80 bikes.
In the summer of 2014, users and residents were asked to submit online where they would like to see new stations and access. Over 60 sites from hundreds of responses were provided, and the siting of these 8 stations will complement the use of the entire network, and bring several thousand more residents and many additional urban destinations into the service network.
Principal Parties:
Alta Bicycle Share
5202 Third Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Contract Compliance # 271439188
Contact: Justin Ginsburgh, (917) 723-9259
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order that additional bike stations can be installed as soon as possible to accommodate public demand.
Fiscal Impact:
Ordinance 2241-2012 authorized the expenditure of $2,268,550.00, allowing the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Alta Bicycle Share for the Bicycle Share System Project. This ordinance will authorize an additional expenditure of $201,450.00. Funds are budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 712 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total contract amount, including this modification, is $2,470,000.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with Alta Bicycle Share to expand the COGO Bike Share system; to authorize the expenditure of $201,450.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 712; and to declare an emergency. ($201,450.00)
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WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department has a need ...
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