Community Outreach: Los Angeles, Prince Rupert
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Bike Share Comes to the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), has been given the green light by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to expand the Metro Bike Share program to the 12-mile Los Angeles waterfront by next summer. The vote clears the way for consideration by the Los Angeles County Metro Board.
"Bike Share at the Port of Los Angeles will offer a new, fun and environmentally friendly way to explore and experience the LA Waterfront and its many attractions," said Doane Liu, deputy executive director at the Port of Los Angeles. "This new program will provide another transportation option for residents and visitors to consider, which will have the added benefit of reducing local traffic and parking congestion too."
The LA Waterfront Bike Share will include 11 stations to start, eight in San Pedro and three in Wilmington, with approximately 10 shareable bikes per station. Payment kiosks at each station will allow riders to use either their Metro TAP card or credit card to pay, with costs varying depending on the option selected.
Mayor Eric Garcetti officially rolled out the Metro Bike Share program downtown Los Angeles this past July, a launch that included nearly 65 stations and 1,000 bikes. The program is designed to improve mobility and access for residents and visitors via shared-use bikes and docking stations located in key locations with easy access traveling from one location to another.
Bike Share also links to Metro’s regional transportation system of buses, subways and light rails. Metro hopes to expand Bike Share to nine total regions, including the LA Waterfront, building up to an inventory of more than 4,000 bikes.
Metro and the port will equally split the capital costs to create the new Bike Share infrastructure along the LA Waterfront. In addition, the port will cover 65 percent of the ongoing operation and maintenance for the new Port Bike Share locations. The port’s costs will be covered mainly by its Public Access Investment Fund.
Prince Rupert: Tapped-Out Hospital Bathing Facility Restored Through Port Community Investment
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital will once again be able to offer patients a therapeutic bathing experience thanks to the latest community investment from the Port of Prince Rupert.
A $45,000 contribution from the port’s Community Investment Fund, matched by Northern Health, will help transform the "tub room" into a fully functioning, therapeutic bathing area. The room includes hydraulic lifts, seating specifically designed for medical care, and hydro-massage to stimulate circulation for elderly and limited-mobility patients.
"Investing in the quality of health care available in Prince Rupert is something we’ve been proud to do each year since our Community Investment Fund was established," said Port Authority President Don Krusel. "While this bathing room is designed specifically for patients who require special care, it benefits all of us in the region when we have modern facilities and equipment to care for those who need it most."
Installed in 1972, the previous patient bathtub was removed from service five years ago. Patients with limited mobility had access to a mobile shower chair and bed baths, but not to fully submersed bathing.
The bathing room and tub are used by at least one patient every day and are expected to experience more than 400 uses annually during its 20-year lifespan.
"The commitment of the Port of Prince Rupert to the health care needs of the community is exceptional," said Health Service Administrator Michael Melia. "The tub is easy for staff to use and pleasant for our patients and the bath becomes the most therapeutic experience of the day for some of our patients."
The Port of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), has been given the green light by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to expand the Metro Bike Share program to the 12-mile Los Angeles waterfront by next summer. The vote clears the way for consideration by the Los Angeles County Metro Board.
"Bike Share at the Port of Los Angeles will offer a new, fun and environmentally friendly way to explore and experience the LA Waterfront and its many attractions," said Doane Liu, deputy executive director at the Port of Los Angeles. "This new program will provide another transportation option for residents and visitors to consider, which will have the added benefit of reducing local traffic and parking congestion too."
The LA Waterfront Bike Share will include 11 stations to start, eight in San Pedro and three in Wilmington, with approximately 10 shareable bikes per station. Payment kiosks at each station will allow riders to use either their Metro TAP card or credit card to pay, with costs varying depending on the option selected.
Mayor Eric Garcetti officially rolled out the Metro Bike Share program downtown Los Angeles this past July, a launch that included nearly 65 stations and 1,000 bikes. The program is designed to improve mobility and access for residents and visitors via shared-use bikes and docking stations located in key locations with easy access traveling from one location to another.
Bike Share also links to Metro’s regional transportation system of buses, subways and light rails. Metro hopes to expand Bike Share to nine total regions, including the LA Waterfront, building up to an inventory of more than 4,000 bikes.
Metro and the port will equally split the capital costs to create the new Bike Share infrastructure along the LA Waterfront. In addition, the port will cover 65 percent of the ongoing operation and maintenance for the new Port Bike Share locations. The port’s costs will be covered mainly by its Public Access Investment Fund.
Prince Rupert: Tapped-Out Hospital Bathing Facility Restored Through Port Community Investment
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital will once again be able to offer patients a therapeutic bathing experience thanks to the latest community investment from the Port of Prince Rupert.
A $45,000 contribution from the port’s Community Investment Fund, matched by Northern Health, will help transform the "tub room" into a fully functioning, therapeutic bathing area. The room includes hydraulic lifts, seating specifically designed for medical care, and hydro-massage to stimulate circulation for elderly and limited-mobility patients.
"Investing in the quality of health care available in Prince Rupert is something we’ve been proud to do each year since our Community Investment Fund was established," said Port Authority President Don Krusel. "While this bathing room is designed specifically for patients who require special care, it benefits all of us in the region when we have modern facilities and equipment to care for those who need it most."
Installed in 1972, the previous patient bathtub was removed from service five years ago. Patients with limited mobility had access to a mobile shower chair and bed baths, but not to fully submersed bathing.
The bathing room and tub are used by at least one patient every day and are expected to experience more than 400 uses annually during its 20-year lifespan.
"The commitment of the Port of Prince Rupert to the health care needs of the community is exceptional," said Health Service Administrator Michael Melia. "The tub is easy for staff to use and pleasant for our patients and the bath becomes the most therapeutic experience of the day for some of our patients."
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