Bike Stations, Inc

Contract Number
97010
MSRC Award
$76,975.00
Project Background

Bike Stations established the first staffed facility of its kind in the United States that provides secure parking , bicycle repair and rental service. The contractor conducted extensive advertising in local media - English and Spanish, which included many incentives to bike and save, such as free movie theater tickets, free popcorn and free items and services from the Bikestation.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

116975.00

Project Implementation

This Bike Station is located in Long Beach and since it is accessible by Metro Blue Line, regional bus services and local shuttle operations, the distances impacted are unknown.

Project Results Description

The bicycle trips, after the infusion of MSRC funds, increased from 1,148 to 2,004 per month. It is not easily determined how many motor vehicles this program was instrumental in superseding.

Project Status Description

Letters of support and congratulations, details of the logistics involved in the advertising and linking the biking experience to local events, and the financial details of the program.

Project Year
1996
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$116,975.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
105 The Promenade, North
Contractor Agency
Bike Stations, Inc.
Contractor City
Long Beach
Contractor Contact
Mark Shandrow
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
97010
Contractor Zip
90802
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No