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Form : B-52 <br /> 7/18/81 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: April 27, 2022 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Keone Thompson PHONE: 961-8013 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> The Department of Public Works Engineering Division requests an ordinance amending <br /> Ordinance 21-38, as amended, by adding appropriation to the Operating Budget for the following project: <br /> Revenue 010.3309.68 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System- Federal $726,000 <br /> Expenditure 010.173.5173.34.115 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System- Federal $726,000 <br /> The Department also requests a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the <br /> Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)to accept grant funds in the amount of$726,000. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> FHWA approved and issued Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds to the County of Hawaii <br /> Department of Public Works, TAP-0100(086), Expansion of Hawaii Island Bikeshare Project. <br /> This project expands the existing Hawaii Island Bikeshare system in Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Currently there <br /> are 7 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. The funds will be used to purchase, ship, and install <br /> approximately 15 additional stations (105 bicycles) islandwide to contribute to the expansion of the Hawaii <br /> County system. This project improves non-driver access to public transportation and enhances mobility, <br /> improves community health and air quality, and increases environmental mitigation through the reduction of <br /> fossil fuel usage. <br /> This project will be managed by the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH), an organization that has <br /> been an advocate for multi-modal transportation and the development of interconnected bike lanes, trails, <br /> and sidewalks to provide a healthy and green alternative to automobile use. Bikeshare as a multi-modal tool <br /> is attractive, safe, comfortable, convenient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. <br /> The County's initial pilot project was launched in 2016 creating 3 stations in Kona, then expanded in 2019 <br /> creating an additional 4 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: <br /> Depart Head <br />