Metro - File #: 2017-0086

• File #: 2017-0086
• Type: Program
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/10/2017
• In control: Planning and Programming Committee
• On agenda: 4/19/2017
• Final action: 4/27/2017
• Title: CONSIDER: A. ADOPTING the Phase II Metro Bike Share Expansion (Phase II Expansion) Environmental Analysis findings that the expansion qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Attachment A); B. AUTHORIZING staff to file the Notice of Exemption for the Phase II Expansion; C. ADOPTING the Phase II Expansion Title VI and Environmental Justice Analysis findings that there is no Disparate Impact and no Disproportionate Burden associated with the expansion (Attachment B); and D. AUGMENTING the Life of Project budget for Phase II Expansion by $1,713,000 to $4,499,000 to include previously Board approved pre-launch related costs.
• Sponsors: Planning and Programming Committee
• Indexes: Arroyo Verdugo subregion, Bicycling, Budget, Budgeting, California Environmental Quality Act, City of Los Angeles, Construction, Environmental justice, Metro Bike Share, Minorities, Operations and Maintenance, Pasadena, Port of Los Angeles, Program, Project, Purchase Equipment And Install 60 New Metro Bike Share Stations (Project), Safety, Title VI Requirements, Vehicle sharing, Venice, Westside/Central Service Sector

Date	Action By	Action	Result
4/27/2017	Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
4/19/2017	Planning and Programming Committee
4/19/2017	Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Meeting_Body
FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
APRIL 19, 2017
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
APRIL 19, 2017

Subject/Action
SUBJECT: METRO BIKE SHARE PROGRAM

ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METRO BIKE SHARE PHASE II EXPANSION

Heading
RECOMMENDATION

Title
CONSIDER:

A. ADOPTING the Phase II Metro Bike Share Expansion (Phase II Expansion) Environmental Analysis findings that the expansion qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Attachment A);

B. AUTHORIZING staff to file the Notice of Exemption for the Phase II Expansion;

C. ADOPTING the Phase II Expansion Title VI and Environmental Justice Analysis findings that there is no Disparate Impact and no Disproportionate Burden associated with the expansion (Attachment B); and

D. AUGMENTING the Life of Project budget for Phase II Expansion by $1,713,000 to $4,499,000 to include previously Board approved pre-launch related costs.

Issue
ISSUE

At the October 2016 meeting, the Board authorized the CEO to exercise options within the Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) contract for provision of the equipment, installation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Phase II Expansion to Venice, Pasadena, and the Port of Los Angeles (Attachment C).

Environmental Analysis

An Environmental Analysis has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Metro serves as the CEQA Lead Agency and has final approval of all plans and environmental documents. Board adoption of the findings of the Environmental Analysis and Board authorization to file the Notice of Exemption for the Phase II Expansion to Venice, Pasadena, and the Port of Los Angeles is being requested.


Title VI and Environmental Justice Analysis

A Title VI and Environmental Justice equity evaluation has been completed consistent with the requirements set forth in Executive Order 12890 and 49CFR Section 21.5. While thresholds have not...