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Fort Worth Bike Sharing. Nick Olivier Business Development Manager. Concept. First and Last Mile. How it Works. Benefits. Proven Success -. 230 bikes, 23 stations 32,000 trips 123,000 miles 1,070 annual members 6,700 day passes 5.4M calories burned 129,000 lbs. – carbon offset
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Fort Worth Bike Sharing Nick Olivier Business Development Manager
Concept First and Last Mile
Proven Success - • 230 bikes, 23 stations • 32,000 trips • 123,000 miles • 1,070 annual members • 6,700 day passes • 5.4M calories burned • 129,000 lbs. – carbon offset • 6,000 gallons of gas saved
Fort Worth is ready • Fastest growing city in US (pop. over 500,000) • 1.8 million residents and employees by 2030. • Off-street paved bike path miles: 57.3 miles • Existing on-street bike lane: 16.27 miles • Existing on-street “sharrow” route: 40 miles • Rapidly growing and enthusiastic cycling community
Progress to date • 501c3 nonprofit • Governed by 9-member Board of Directors • B-cycle chosen as vendor • Finalizing station locations • First stages of permitting • April 2013 system launch • Actively seeking sponsorships, selling advertising and applying for grants
Left to do… • Maintenance Contract • Permitting • Bike Assembly • Station Install • Fundraising… • System Launch • Safety & Education
Successes Challenges • FTA funding • Sponsorships • Permitting • Agencies • Time • Sponsorships • Permitting • Precedent
Sponsorship Opportunities • Range from $1,000/year to $30,000 • Branding available on bicycles, stations, printed materials and on social media outlets • “Presenting Sponsor” opportunity also available
Show Your Support! • Volunteer at our Launch Event – Monday, April 22, Earth Day • Try it out! • Follow our progress on Facebook and Twitter • Fort Worth Bike Sharing • @fwbikesharing