Description
This measure provides bike parking at transit facilities or on the buses through front-mounted bike racks or interior bike storage. The integration of bike parking addresses the first- and last-mile gap by enabling bike to transit connections. Increased access to transit facilities or vehicles can result in a practical alternative for users.
Implementation Details
- Assess existing transit facilities and vehicles for current bike accommodation capacity and gaps.
- Design and install secure bike parking infrastructure at stations and stops, prioritizing facilities near major bike routes.
- Retrofit or specify Marin Transit vehicles with bike racks.
Mitigation Potential
Integrating bike parking into transit facilities and transit vehicles will subsequently improve the practicality and convenience of transit. While there are not clear methods for quantifying the reduction due to this strategy, this is an effective strategy to improve the convenience of transit for all users.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Bike parking investments should be distributed equitably across the transit network, where investments are prioritized in low-income communities. Coordinate with community-based organizations to identify gaps in accessibility.
Funding Sources
Funding sources include FTA capital and state of good repair grants, CMAQ grants, state active transportation program funds, transit agency capital budgets, and developer impact fees and exactions.
Implemented in TAM Area
Current TDM Implementation
SMART and ferry stations in Marin have well-integrated BikeLink lockers and U-racks that are often underutilized. Golden Gate Transit buses include bike racks.
TDM Benefit Locations
Increasing bike parking at transit stations will be particularly in downtown areas like San Rafael, Novato, and Sausalito, and near key bike trip generators like schools and community centers.