Spokes for Folks Commuter Bicycle Program

Contract Number
97007
MSRC Award
$80,733.00
Project Background

Designed a project to increase availability of bicycle racks and lockers throughout Torrance as part of a community-wide project to promote biking. Bike racks and lockers were installed throughout the city at public locations and private work sites. Employers of more than 25 persons were provided with information on not only the City of Torrance's facilities but information regarding cycling opportunities in the Southern California region.

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

89612.00

Project Implementation

City of Torrance and immediate environs.

Project Results Description

During the demonstration period a minimum of 828 bicycle round trips occurred. Data was not available regarding the prior commute mode for each cyclist. The actual emission reductions could not be determined.

Project Status Description

Lists of installation sites for racks and lockers and data on frequency of ridership and copies of the brochures disseminated.

Project Year
1996
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$89,612.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
3031 Torrance Blvd
Contractor Agency
City of Torrance
Contractor City
Torrance
Contractor Contact
Jill Crump
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
97007
Contractor Zip
90509
Co Participants
Transportation Management Services (TMS)
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No