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Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference 2012
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An Integrated Approach
Ongoing support is key to success
through the “6 Es” Engineering
Education
Encouragement
Enforcement
Evaluation
Equity
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San Antonio B-Cycle Bike Sharing
Providing alternative transportation options
that reduce traffic congestion while
improving public health
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Results
• took 22,709 trips
• logged 82,740 “alternative transportation” miles
• burned over 3.5 million calories
• generated a carbon offset of 85,044 lbs.
• Annual Passes – 941 Day passes – 4,336
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Launched March 26, 2011 In the first 9 months, San
Antonio B-Cyclers:
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Sustainability and Growth
Phase II launched early October 2011
• Approximately 48 additional bikes at 7 locations in and around downtown
• Additional service/maintenance personnel
• Replacement parts and marketing
USDOT Paul S. Sarbanes “Transit in Parks” grant
• $324,000 awarded for 5 stations in San Antonio Missions National Historical
Park
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Encouragement & Education
Bike Bright
San Antonio
• 40,000 Downtown Run/Walk & Bike Maps
• 5,000 Bike Lights • 872 Helmets
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Encouragement & Education
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Engineering for Safety
New wayfinding, signs, pavement
markings, bike parking
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Planning and Policy: Bicycle Master Plan and Complete Streets Policy
Adopted by City Council on
September 29, 2011
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Enforcement
• Safe Passing
Ordinance • Bike Light Ordinance
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Julia Diana www.sanantonio.gov/oep/sabikes
(210) 207-6321
“to increase bike ridership for daily travel and improve cycling safety by making our bike
network accessible, direct, and continuous”
Our Goal:
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