Regional Bike-Sharing Network Planning Meeting
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Metro Regional Transit Authority, Conference Room B

Attendees:
- Priya Nair, Metro Regional Transit Authority
- Marcus Bennett, City of Fairview Transportation Department
- Elena Ruiz, North County Planning Office
- Tom Whitaker, Riverbend Parks and Recreation
- Dana Cho, CycleLink Operations
- Jordan Miles, Regional Sustainability Council
- Keisha Grant, Downtown Business Alliance
- Leo Martin, University Mobility Office

Agenda:
1. Review proposed station locations for Phase 1
2. Confirm funding and sponsorship approach
3. Discuss fare integration with regional transit passes
4. Review operations, maintenance, and rebalancing plan
5. Set timeline for public launch

Discussion Notes:
- The group reviewed the latest map of 62 proposed stations across Fairview, Riverbend, North County, and the university district.
- Priority was given to transit hubs, employment centers, high-density housing, parks, and major trail connections.
- CycleLink noted that e-bike charging capacity will be the main constraint at several smaller station sites.
- Transit pass integration remains technically feasible, but the payment processor requires a 10-week implementation window.
- Business district representatives expressed interest in sponsoring stations near retail corridors if branding remains modest.
- Equity zones will receive reduced-fare memberships and additional outreach before launch.

Decisions:
- Phase 1 will launch with 48 stations and 520 bikes, including 180 e-bikes.
- Fourteen lower-priority stations will move to Phase 2 pending additional funding.
- The network will use a single regional fare structure across all participating municipalities.
- Monthly and annual passes will be integrated with existing regional transit accounts.
- CycleLink will manage bike maintenance, station servicing, and daily rebalancing.
- Public launch target is May 2027, with a soft launch in April 2027.

Action Items:
- Priya Nair: Share revised Phase 1 station map with all municipalities by July 22.
- Marcus Bennett: Confirm curbside permit requirements for Fairview station sites by August 5.
- Elena Ruiz: Identify two replacement locations for North County stations with power access issues by August 12.
- Tom Whitaker: Coordinate trailhead station approvals with Parks and Recreation by August 19.
- Dana Cho: Provide updated operations cost estimate for 48-station launch by July 29.
- Jordan Miles: Draft reduced-fare membership outreach plan by August 15.
- Keisha Grant: Circulate station sponsorship guidelines to business partners by August 1.
- Leo Martin: Confirm university participation in soft-launch testing by September 10.

Next Meeting:
Date: August 26, 2026
Focus: Final station approvals, public engagement schedule, and launch readiness milestones.