E‑bike lending library releases three logo options; District 5 hub survey launched

Carlos, outreach manager for Rich City Rides, presented three design concepts narrowed from an initial set of about 30 and said the team will poll the community with printed poster boards and an online QR code to choose the logo. Carlos asked for votes as soon as possible and indicated a preference to finalize selection by the end of the month.

Mayeli, representing the e‑bike lending library project, said the project team has completed outreach at community events and revised drawings for a second plan review; she reported approximately $170,000 in expenditures to date and a remaining budget of about $2,200,000. Rich City Rides and city staff encouraged attendees to scan a QR code to take the District 5 hub survey identifying seven candidate locations: Meeker Slough, UC Berkeley Richmond Field Station, Booker T. Anderson Community Center, Bayview Branch Richmond Public Library, a Bay Trail entrance at South 1st and Channel F, Costco and Pacific Mall.

Salma, the city—s community manager for the electric bike share program, described District 5 (a portion of Marina Bay stretching to Richmond Annex) and said residents and visitors living or working inside the project areas may qualify for free bike vouchers worth $100–$180. The survey is intended to gather preferences to improve hub connectivity; Salma said paper flyers and table copies are available and she will remain after the meeting for follow-up.

The committee discussed expanding hubs outside the project area and coordination between e‑bike stations and planned EV car‑sharing hubs. City staff indicated willingness to coordinate demonstrations or presentations at a future meeting to explore co‑location strategies between vehicle sharing and bike hubs.