The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is currently working on the development of a pilot Electric Bicycle Program.  We expect the program to launch in 2010.   Once it does, RTC employees will be able to check out electric bikes for use in traveling to meetings in nearby buildings.  The goal of the program is to help eliminate single-occupancy vehicles from our roadways.  Before employees can check out the bikes they will go through a safety orientation.  Also, safety equipment such as helmets and safety vests will be provided to employees using the bikes.

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Hi Aisha,

 

Because we're still in the planning stage for this program we're still unsure about how many bikes we'll have and what specific brand of bike we'll be utilizing.  We'll continue to research different types of electric bikes before we make a final decision.  When the program launches the charging stations will be located at the RTC's offices (600 S. Grand Central Pkwy.).  The bikes will be picked up and returned to our offices as well.  It's important to note that the program is designed for RTC employees only.  The goal of the program is to reduce emissions from vehicle trips made by RTC employees as they travel in the area to meetings and appointments. 

 

During the pilot portion of the program we hope to measure its success in terms of the number of vehicle trips removed from the roadways.  We also plan to track employee participation.  Eventually, this program could be expanded to include employees at neighboring entities. 

 

I hope this is helpful.  Feel free to quote any of this.  Also – feel free to call me if you have any additional questions.

 

Thanks!
Allison

 

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