Locations
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Where will the stations be located?
With our newest expansion Kansas City BCycle has grown to 42 stations serving neighborhoods across Downtown, 18th & Vine, Midtown, the Country Club Plaza, Brookside, Waldo, North Kansas City, and as far southeast Longview Lake. Bike share puts even more of Kansas City’s most popular destinations within easy reach of residents and visitors. -
What if I want bike sharing in my neighborhood?
Kansas City BCycle is always looking for opportunities to bring bike share to new locations and new neighborhoods. We look at a variety of factors when evaluating new locations including…
Location
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Is the station within close proximity to another station in one of our current service areas?
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Or, is there enough demand to create a new service area with a cluster of multiple stations?
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Does the location improve access to transportation or recreation for historically underserved communities?
Destinations
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Does the area have a dense mix of uses like housing, offices, retail, etc.?
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Is there significant foot traffic?
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Are there popular destinations?
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Is there a parking crunch or access issue that bike share can aid?
Connectivity
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Are there on-street bike lanes and/or multi-use trails?
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If not, are these types of bikeways planned?
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Is there a transit center or frequent bus line with high ridership?
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What is the current rate of bicycling in the surrounding census tract?
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What are the speeds and traffic volumes of adjacent streets?
Site characteristics
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Is the location on private property or in the public right of way?
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Would the station impede pedestrian traffic or violate ADA regulations?
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Is there sufficient space and level ground?
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Is there clear southern exposure to allow for solar power? Or is there an electrical supply nearby?
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What is the terrain and topography in the surrounding neighborhood
Funding
Bike share is a public/private/nonprofit partnership, and we are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. B-stations require a significant capital investment and ongoing operations and maintenance.
Funds for new stations can come from a variety of sources:
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Corporate sponsorships
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Government grants
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Community Improvement Districts
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Philanthropic donations
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Foundation grants
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TIF districts and other development incentives
How to get a station near you
Now for the big question! If you want to suggest a location that you think would be great for a B-station, please email us at bcycle@bikewalkkc.org.
If you represent a business, government agency, community improvement district, or other entity that can help us with funding a station, please contact Eric Rogers at eric.rogers@bikewalkkc.org.
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