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City of Bend outlines micromobility relaunch, mobility point expansion and carbon‑reduction spending plan
Summary
City staff reported outcomes from the shared micromobility pilot, described a plan to relaunch a permanent e‑bike program for 2025, signaled an expansion of neighborhood mobility points, and said ODOT carbon‑reduction funds would support two mobility hubs and related activities.
City of Bend staff updated the Bend MPO Policy Board on shared micromobility, neighborhood mobility points and the city's use of Carbon Reduction Program funds.
Toby (City of Bend transportation staff) said the city relaunched a bike‑share pilot in 2022 and extended it through 2024. Toby reported the pilot achieved its goal of reducing public complaints through active monitoring and digital compliance tools: "we had the lowest amount of complaints in 2024 ever," Toby said, attributing the improvement to daily digital reports, parking enforcement policies (for example a 72‑hour parking time limit), and a geofence layer for ADA ramps. Toby said ridership peaked in 2022 and declined in 2023–24, but miles traveled remained comparable; he noted operator turnover and fleet condition were factors.
For 2025, staff said they are developing a permanent shared micromobility program focused on e‑bikes (including pedal‑assist models), with an aggressive timeline to relaunch around Memorial Day weekend. City staff said they will run a request for proposals and amend municipal code as needed, and plan to evaluate additional device classes (scooters, adaptive bikes) in future years. Staff also said they will expand neighborhood mobility points — aiming to add six to eight locations, ideally linked to transit stops and focused on areas such as the East Side and downtown.
Regarding federal Carbon Reduction Program funds administered through ODOT, Toby said the city expects to use those funds to install two mobility hubs (one likely downtown and one on the East Side) and to support expansion of the shared micromobility and charger/parking infrastructure. Staff said they hope to finalize an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with ODOT and will report a location selection update next month.
Board members praised the reduced complaint rate and encouraged staff to continue using data and compliance tools. The city will return to the board with details on vendor selection, mobility hub locations, and any municipal code amendments.
