This project request is to fund the design and renovation of the portion of the bike path from Mathews Avenue to Armory Avenue that lies south of Gregory Hall. The design of this bike path is outdated and the paths themselves are in poor condition, requiring immediate attention. This projects goal for this project is to replace the two single lane bike paths with one larger standard 6ft wide bike path. This path would be located along the former northern lane, with adjustments made for its greater width. Some landscaping would need to be done to accommodate the larger lane, including tearing up shrubs and removing part of an old retention wall.  

The outcome this project would like to see is the installation of a functional and safe new bike path for students riding their bicycles. Long term, this team hopes that by making the campus more bicycle-friendly, this project can encourage healthier and ecologically friendlier habits in the more than 50,000 students that make this campus their home every year.  

This path will benefit bicycle users on campus and any pedestrians that make use of the paths near Gregory Hall. The route in its current state is run down and dangerous. Pedestrians intersecting the path are obscured by outdated landscaping, the path is too narrow to allow bicycle riders to maneuver around any objects in their path, and the concrete paving the path is uneven. As a result, many bicycle users currently avoid the path altogether and ride on the pedestrian walkways, creating a hazardous situation for everyone in the area. By providing bicycle users with a convenient and safe alternative, this team can contribute to making the UIUC campus a more pleasant environment.