Bike Patrols for Clean Air - Mountain Bikes

Contract Number
99012
MSRC Award
$90,000.00
Project Background

The Contractor purchased 115 conventional mountain bicycles and converted them to police patrol units. The Contractor designed training sessions, practice road sessions and maintenance requirements for the vehicles.

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

161455.00

Project Implementation

The Contractor has deployed 85 bicycles to the Police Department, 10 to the Department of Recreation and Parks, 15 to the Bureau of Traffic Control and Enforcement, and 5 to the Los Angeles Zoo, all within the City of Los Angeles.

Project Results Description

The projected emission reductions for the 115 bicycles over a one year period are as follows: Reactive Organic Gases - 688 pounds per year; Oxides of Nitrogen - 1,720 pounds per year; Particulate Matter -1,106 pounds per year.

Project Status Description

The final report provides details of deployment, maintenance and training provided the officers. Mileage breakdowns for the various areas of operation are provided in detail.

Project Year
1997
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$161,455.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 200
Contractor Agency
City of Los Angeles
Contractor City
Los Angeles
Contractor Contact
LeiLani Johnson
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
99012
Contractor Zip
90012
Co Participants
The City of Los Angeles
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No