Active SLED Opportunity · VERMONT · VERMONT
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CVRPC requests proposals for a scoping study to plan a community-operated micromobility service (bikeshare and potential scooter share) in Vermont. The study will estimate startup costs and recommend design strategies, focusing on community-led, affordable solutions with a $60,000 budget ceiling.
CVRPC is requesting proposals for production of a scoping study to identify alternatives, issues and costs and provide recommendations related to design and planning of a community operated micromobility service1 (bikeshare, and potential scooter share) funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration and the Municipalities of Barre City and Montpelier, through the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Municipal Assistance Section (MAS). There is a budget ceiling of $60,000. Our immediate need is for technical assistance to enable community-led design that is locally owned and affordable, and based on the specific travel and mobility needs of our community. Close collaboration between consultants, steering group, and community representatives from stakeholder groups will be essential for project success. This study will estimate the startup cost for a community bike-share to inform implementation strategy and funding including the identification of potential sponsors and potential institutional partners. The specifics of operational structure, business model and the building of partnerships and program sponsorship will require a robust community engagement process with complementary funding, and will not be an outcome of this study. Specific determinations to be made in this study will include: ? Determining the appropriate fleet for the anticipated user base (fleet size, type, and share of electric assist, and/or cargo bikes). ? Strategies and design elements to make the system accessible to the broadest range of users and potentially all year round.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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