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Roeland Park council votes to discontinue e-bike share effort, preserves local match funds for future micromobility projects
Summary
After a partner returned a grant for the proposed e-bike program, staff recommended not proceeding; the council voted to discontinue the program and preserve the local matching funds for future micromobility initiatives.
City staff informed the council that a partner agency formally returned the grant that had underpinned a proposed e-bike share program, making continued participation infeasible without a grant amendment. Jennifer Jones Lacy told the council the partner’s withdrawal "impacts us significantly" and that staff recommended not proceeding at this time.
Mayor Michael Popa asked for a motion to discontinue the program and hold the local match funds for other micromobility uses. Council member Liro moved and Council member Madigan seconded the motion. The council voted by voice; the mayor announced "Ayes have it. Motion carries." The decision preserves local matching funds for future mobility projects and leaves the option to place a related item on a future agenda for possible reallocation or amendment of grant terms.
