Bike Share in Waterloo Region

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From https://lf.kitchener.ca/WebLinkExt/0/doc...Page1.aspx

Mr. D. Pimentel spoke about his involvement with IMPACT (Intermunicipal Partnership for Active Transportation) and the goal to enhance the current Bikeshare system in the Waterloo Region.

Mr. D. Pimentel said information has been gathered in regards to Hamilton Sobi system and exploring different options.

Mr. D. Pimentel said they are working on a feasibility study, and the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo have the funds available. The Region and City of Cambridge still need to get the budget approved. Mr. D. Pimentel said the implementation cost needs to be looked into.

Mr. D. Pimentel said this will be an expansion of the current Bikeshare system already in place. Mr. D. Pimentel said the benefit of a system like Sobi is the data it provides to cities; it is easy to track who is using the system and where.

Councilor Y. Fernandes asked about the timeline for the feasibility study. Mr. D. Pimentel responded 2019/2020 would be the launch of the program.