Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify and extend the current contract with Motivate International, Inc. from the contract term end date of January 31, 2018 to January 31, 2019.
CoGo Bike Share launched in 2013 in the downtown core of Columbus. The 30 station network was limited in size and scope, and data shows that ridership increased significantly as the system expanded from downtown into the Harrison West, Short North, OSU campus, and Weinland Park areas.
Now at 46 stations total, in 2017 ridership has increased over 15% from 2016. The bike share network will expand again in Spring of 2018 by 33%, and the contract will need a one year short term extension to ensure a successful launch of this regional expansion. The city will make a determination in 2018 regarding negotiation of a longer, multi-year renewal of this bike share agreement. This would provide an opportunity for the city to investigate new developing ‘smart city’ technologies currently being tested that can enhance the entire network reach and capability.
Principal Parties:
Motivate International, Inc.
5202 Third Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that the contract will not expire on January 31, 2018.
Benefits to the Public: Bike sharing is a rapidly growing piece of the nation's urban transportation fabric. The economic impacts of expanding transit options such as bike share in large cities is well documented. A key economic impact will also be the expansion of bike share into low opportunity areas in Columbus for bike access. It is listed as an important component of Smart Columbus.
Community Input Issues:
Columbus Departments: Recreation and Parks, Economic Development, Planning, Public Service, Health
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