County study finds bike‑share feasible; recommends docked, mixed‑fleet pilot

Sep 15, 2026

A feasibility study presented to the MPO concluded a bike‑share system is feasible for Erie County and recommended starting with a dock‑based mixed fleet (including class‑1 e‑bikes), pilot deployment in core urban/waterfront areas, and strong public engagement and education.

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Emerson (S5), liaison to the multimodal subcommittee, presented findings from a countywide bike‑share and micro‑mobility feasibility study conducted by a Western New York firm. The report recommends a dock‑based system with a mixed fleet that could incorporate both standard bicycles and class‑1 e‑bikes, and suggests starting with a pilot in core urban and waterfront areas.

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