AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a presentation and hold discussion regarding provision of dockless bike sharing services in San Marcos.
Body
Meeting date: 2/6/2018
Department: CMO - Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Downtown Administrator
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: September 5, 2017 discussion regarding potential agreement with Spin bike sharing company.
City Council Goal:
Goal #2 Beautify & Enhance the Quality of Place
Goal #8 Provide efficient & effective delivery of services
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development - Opportunity created by Capital of University, Business, Civic, & Cultural Leaders
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? Land Use - Choose an item.
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? Transportation - Multimodal transportaion network to improve accessibility and mobility, minimize congestion and reduce pollution
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Master Plan:
Transportation Master Plan
Background Information:
Staff will provide a brief presentation regarding the provision of dockless bike sharing services in San Marcos, specifically detailing the City's collaborate efforts with Texas State University.
The benefits of increased cycling are clear: Increased mobility for pedestrians and those using public transit, fewer trips by car resulting in less congestion, and perhaps over the long-run, a positive impact on community health.
Dockless bike sharing presents a viable tactic to rapidly increase cycling mode share in San Marcos; however, there are constraints. The second generation of dockless bike share technology has set off an intense global competition, with a handful of upstart companies fighting for market share. The unintended consequences of that competition have been well publicized: Bicycles left laying in the mi...
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