Unit 2 Assignment 2

Unit 2: Project Plan- Executive Summary PROJECT PLAN - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Park University CIS 604: Project Management for Information Technology Matthew Gonzalez 8/27/2023

Project Plan- Executive Summary Description of Project The Kansas City Bike-sharing movement is becoming an innovative urban mobility method, offering a convenient and environment-friendly way to get around town. Bike-sharing systems consist of a fleet of bicycles within a network of stations throughout the city (Campbell, 2012). Bicycles are available on-demand, providing fast and easy access for short, transit-linked, and tourist trips. Cities worldwide are investing in bike-sharing as a relatively inexpensive and quick implementation of urban transportation options. For example, Kansas City, Missouri, adopted infrastructure changes to promote public transportation. These changes included building bicycle lanes on public streets, promoting a healthier lifestyle, and improving air quality by using bicycles as a means of transport (Lorenzo, 2017). Kansas City officials have realized that many people need to own bicycles; one idea to fill this void is a bike-sharing service like Lime or Bird Scooters. Goals for Project KC-Bikes is a web and mobile app-based solution that can provide a bicycle-sharing facility and local traffic systems. We will develop a system to facilitate reliable and cheaper traveling services. The information system supporting the ride-sharing Kiosk is at the core of intelligent bike-sharing systems. From an operational perspective, the system will support functions such as user account management (i.e., registrations, verification of account balance, calculating charges, and rental availability). In addition, the information system will send users prompt messages when bikes are rented and returned, tracking bicycles for suspended rentals and preparing statistical analysis for demand forecasting (Rogers). The designs will communicate and exchange data between the central management system, which will be cloud-based but have dispersed brick-and-mortar locations for emergency and server overload considerations. To implement this project, we will be using the Waterfall methodology. As mentioned above, the Kiosk will connect to Google Fiber Wireless Broadband GMS Network and be hardwired if wireless broadband goes down. The technology employed, both hardware and software, will have to be kept up to date and maintained, as will the data stored in the database.

Project Plan- Executive Summary Phase 1: The business plan presents information on the proposed system size phasing and outlines project requirements, key stakeholders, project deliverables, project constraints, risks, and deliverable testing requirements for the program. Phase 2: Creation and testing of the portal type. Identify RICE items and finalize the design blueprint. Phase 3: We began constructing the Kiosks, ordered and received bikes, and developed RICE items and integration testing. Phase 4: User acceptance testing and go live. Phase 5: Monitor system issues and complete health checks. High-Level Budget Specifications Bike share is a more economical and quicker implementation transportation option in the urban core compared to other popular transportation methods. The relative cost of launching a bike share system is less than investments in other transportation infrastructure, such as public transit and highways. The funding will primarily come from station sponsorship, additional grants, and potentially advertising revenues and City funding. A Bike sharing system costs about $ 3,000 to 5,000 dollars per bike; this cost factors in the cost of:

Project Plan- Executive Summary  Bikes  Bike racks  Kiosk/terminals for renting the bikes.  Minor construction to install the bike racks and rental kiosks.  Maintenance fee  Other miscellaneous capital expenses Table 1: The relative cost of other transportation methods (Campbell, 2012). Relative cost of transportation investment Amount The capital cost of adding one lane mile of urban highway $5.8- $23 Million The capital cost of launching a Bike Share System $1.2 million The capital cost of one transit bus $486,653

Project Plan- Executive Summary Project Assumptions & Constraints  Acquisition of City Permits to begin installation and scheduling inspections during testing cycles.  The budget will include a contingency to cover cost overruns.  New requirements will follow the change control process.  The number of unusable bicycles returned to the station during the given period.  If a reservation has been made, the user will enter their reservation locater number on the mobile app or via text message if booked using the web.  Users without access to the internet or smartphone can rent a bike at the kiosk station using a credit or debit card.  Users without access to the internet or smartphone can rent a bike at the kiosk station using a credit or debit card.  Land acquisition for Kiosk locations.  A user can rent a bicycle in the following increments:  Under 30 Minutes: Free  30 Minutes – 1 Hour: $1  1 Hour – 2 Hours: $3  Over 2 Hours: $7  Penalty: $50 if the bicycle is not returned

Project Plan- Executive Summary A user can reserve a bicycle for a specified period after locating the nearest Kiosk. The user must create an account and store billing information. In the event a user creates an account and signs up for a monthly ride-sharing subscription, users have access to the below exclusive offer: Purchase a day pass for $5. User (Pickup Bicycle at Kiosk) Reservation Not on Record  Users without access to the internet or smartphone can rent a bike at the kiosk station using a credit or debit card.  The user will access the Kiosk, search for bike availability, and proceed to check the bike if available.  The user will access the Kiosk, search for bike availability, and proceed to check the bike if available.  Users must create an account if one is not on file.  Network System (Payment Processing  App or Web Processing  Payments will be processed using SSL to protect rider information.  The payment amount will be debited from the user account and transferred to the ride-sharing banking account. Project stakeholder  Ride KC product team  Customer  Google Fiber  Utility companies (Evergy)

Project Plan- Executive Summary Market Research and Analysis Analyze market demand and competition Project Team Market Research Team 1/25/2024 2/12/2024 The market research team will compile information on local bike patterns, competing services, and potential customers' demographics to determine kiosk placement and features. Site Selection Identify suitable locations for kiosk placement Market Research and Analysis Real Estate Team 2/20/2024 3/15/2024 Based on the market study results, the real estate team will locate potential kiosk placement sites and negotiate placement contracts. Kiosk Design and Development Design and manufacture the physical Kiosk Site Selection Design Team, Manufacturer Team 3/20/2024 3/15/2024 The Manufacturing Team will build the kiosk units after the Design Team develops comprehensive blueprints for the physical layout of the kiosk. Software Development Develop the Kiosk's software and user interface Kiosk Design and Development Software Development Team 3/25/2024 5/30/2024 The software development team will develop the software that controls bike rentals, user registration, and payment processing.

Project Plan- Executive Summary Integration and Testing Testing should be done after integrating hardware and software components. Kiosk Design and Development, Software Development Integration Team, Testing Team 6/5/2024 7/10/2024 The Testing Team will extensively verify each component for functioning and security before the Integration Team combines the physical kiosk with the software. Payment System Integration Integrate payment processing system Integration and testing Payment integration Team 7/15/2024 8/5/2024 The Payment Integration Team, which includes testing transactions, will guarantee flawless integration with payment gateways. Market and Promotion Create promotional materials and marketing strategies. Market Research and Analysis, Site Selection Marketing Team 8/10/2024 9/15/2024 The marketing team will design promotional materials like brochures and advertisements and marketing strategies, including online and offline advertising. Deployment Install kiosks at selected locations. Integration and Testing, Payment System Integration, Marketing and Promotion Deployment Team 9/20/2004 10/20/2024 The deployment team will physically install kiosks at the selected locations, ensuring they are functional and linked to the network. Operations and Maintenance Establish ongoing maintenance and customer support Deployment Operation Team, Customer Support Tem 10/25/2024 Ongoing The operations team will handle routine maintenance, bike replenishment, and system updates. Users will receive assistance from

Project Plan- Executive Summary References: Berto, F. J. (2015, December 23). Bicycle . Encyclopedias Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/bicycle Campbell, M. (2012, July 2). Bike sharing rolls into Kansas City. Retrieved from https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article304855.html Lozano, N. (2017, October 12). How to Plan for Dockless Bike Share. Retrieved from https://altaplanning.com/how-to-plan-for- dockless-bike-share/ PBSC Urban Solutions. (2022, January 17). What is a bike share program, and how does it work? https://www.pbsc.com/blog/2022/01/what-is-a-bike-share-program-and-how-does-it-work#:~:text=A%20bike%20share %20program%20consists,%2C%20to%20meet%20friends%2C%20etc . Rogers, E. (n.d.). About . RideKC Bike. https://ridekcbike.com/about/