Bike share fleet enhancement project - phase I

This $124,996 Formula Grant, awarded on August 26, 2024 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction Program (CFDA 20.205), will enable the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to purchase up to 40 additional electric bikes, up to 20 additional batteries, and other permissible equipment to bolster the Sun Cycle bike share program bicycle fleet. The expanded bicycle fleet will support bike share stations located from downtown El Paso to Mission Hills, connecting City parks, public buildings, the University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community College, and various restaurants within El Paso County. This project aims to enhance multimodal transportation connectivity and accessibility within the El Paso region through strategic investments in bicycle infrastructure.

Project description

Purchase of up to 40 additional electric bikes, up to 20 additional batteries, and other permissible equipment to bolster the sun cycle bike share program bicycle fleet. Bicycle stations located from downtown EL paso to mission hills and connect city parks, public buildings, event venues, university of texas at EL paso, and EL paso community college, and various restaurants located within EL paso county.