Item - 2020.PA13.1

The Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority:

1.  Authorized the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to purchase new equipment to support the 2020 planned phased expansion of the Bike Share Toronto system, including the supply, delivery, and installation of new bicycles, new stations, docks, and ancillary elements, from PBSC Urban Solutions Inc., pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Equipment Supply Agreement dated March 22, 2016 between Toronto Parking Authority and PBSC Urban Solutions Inc., in the amount of $11,250,000, excluding Harmonized Sales Tax.

2.  Approved a 2020 Capital Budget adjustment, increasing the total Bike Share Toronto expansion to $11.25 million, to be funded as follows: $9 million from the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, $0.5 million from Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds, and $1.75 million from Toronto Parking Authority retained earnings.

3.  Requested the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report through the City of Toronto's quarterly variance reporting process on any potential Bike Share Program operating net losses to year end and annualize any further changes through the 2021 Budget process.

This report seeks approval from the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) for an $11,250,000 purchase of new bicycle and system equipment, including the supply, delivery, and installation of approximately 1,850 bicycles, 160 stations, including 300 E-FIT pedal assist bikes, and 10 e-charging stations and ancillary elements, from PBSC Urban Solutions Inc. (PBSC), pursuant to the terms and conditions of an established Equipment Supply Agreement between TPA and PBSC.

With the purchase of this equipment in 2020, Toronto will have a network of 6,850 bikes, including 300 e-bikes and 625 stations extending beyond the existing service area to west of High Park, north of Lawrence Avenue, and east of Victoria Park. The system expansion will focus on expanding into areas outside of the downtown core, providing service into five more wards, increasing Bike Share presence in 18 of the City's 25 wards. Two pilot programs will also be launched in North York and Scarborough. This expansion opportunity completes the phased five-year expansion plan of the Bike Share system established in 2016 with the objective of reaching 6,000 bikes and 600 stations.

Bike Share Toronto has been allocated capital funding of $9,000,000 available through the Provincial Government's Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC) which requires 20 percent matching funds by the municipality of $2,250,000. The OMCC funds must be spent by the end of 2020 as per the agreement with the Provincial Government, as this is the last year this funding is available for Bike Share. The 2020 matching municipal contribution is available through eligible Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds and TPA revenues, which are contained in TPA's Approved 2020 Capital Budget.