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Bike Share Feasibility in Carrboro Presentation
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to receive a presentation from UNC Department of City and Regional Planning students on their semester-long bike share feasibility study for the Town of Carrboro.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Bergen Watterson, Transportation Planner - 919-918-7329, bwatterson@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: Students in the UNC Department of City and Regional Planning Transportation Workshop conducted a bike share feasibility study for the Town of Carrboro over the course of this fall semester. They performed a literature review, researched bike share programs in peer cities, conducted local stakeholder interviews, and gathered data to analyze demand and suitability of a bike share program. The students will share their findings and provide recommendations to the Board of Aldermen regarding the possible future of bike share in Carrboro.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Receiving the report and providing feedback have no fiscal impact, and require minor staff time.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board receive the presentation.