That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the City to provide residents and visitors safe storage options

O-3 FIRST IN COUNCIL May 5, 2025 City of Cambridge COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN COUNCILLOR NOLAN WHEREAS: The City has reported a general increase of bicycling activity over the last several years on many city streets; and WHEREAS: Many residents do not have bike storage options at their residences and while Cambridge has racks throughout the city, bikes are still frequently damaged or stolen while locked to a rack, even with a high quality a lock; and WHEREAS: Around 500 bikes are reported stolen in Cambridge each year; and WHEREAS: Municipalities including Minneapolis, New York, Jersey City, and London have added bike pods to provide high-capacity bike storage options that limit access and are weather safe; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant staff to investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the City to provide residents and visitors safe storage options; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the Council in a timely manner.