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2019 MTD Ridership Study Final Report
Associated Project(s):Please read the 2019 MTD Ridership Study Final Report prepared by Dr. Bumsoo Lee and his team.
Attached Files:SSC Final Report: Campus Bike Parking Overhaul, Phase 1
Associated Project(s):SSC funded the Campus Bike Parking Overhaul, Phase 1 project in FY12 for $225,000. Please see attached the final report pertaining to this project.
Attached Files:Puchase Order approved - Project 529
Associated Project(s):The Purchase Order to purchase the Community-Plan of the Project 529's bicycle registration system was approved and the contract was sent to the vendor via email (due to the pandemic) on May 1, 2020. The contract would begin on July 1, 2020 and end on June 30, 2021. Sarthak Prasad will work with the F&S IT department to plan and prepare to use the new system and the bicycle registration fee.
The trial period for the Project 529 system will end on June 30, 2020.
SSC Funding Award: Bike Path Renovation: Armory Avenue Path South of Gregory Hall
Associated Project(s):The SSC awarded $50,000 for the "Bike Path Renovation: Armory Avenue Path South of Gregory Hall". This award will expire on May, 2022. Please see attached the Funding agreement.
SSC Final Report: Beginner Bike Maintenance Classes
Associated Project(s):SSC funded the Bike Maintenance Instructor project with $1,000 in FY17. Please see attached the final report for this project.
See the project update for the funding letter for this project here.
Attached Files:Donut Hole bike parking inventory as of 4/7/2020
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the inventory spreadsheet.
Total Donut Holes from FY12 2302 Remaining Donut Holes as of 4/7/20 240 % remaining 10.43% % removed as of 4/7/20 89.57% Attached Files:Veo March 2020 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see ridership data below:
March:
Total rides: 1034
Total new users: 117
Total bikes out: 100 e bikes
Average rides per day: 43
Total rides to date: 393,521
Total users to date: 20,203
Car Culture and Climate Change: A Student Op-Ed
Associated Project(s):...Expand »Student Op-Ed: Car Culture and Climate Change
In this opinion piece, undergraduate Shelby Job uses the U of I as a case study to examine the impact of efforts to limit automobile use and enourage biking, walking and public transit on America's "car culture" — especially in lower- and middle-class communities.
"Although the campus’ lack of accessibility by automobile might feel like a constraint on individual freedom, using infrastructure to encourage active modes of transportation may be the way forward as we search for solutions to the climate crisis," Job writes.
But higher parking rates and the scarcity of parking overall raise the question of whether manipulating road systems will lead to a car culture
Student Op-Ed: Car Culture and Climate Change
In this opinion piece, undergraduate Shelby Job uses the U of I as a case study to examine the impact of efforts to limit automobile use and enourage biking, walking and public transit on America's "car culture" — especially in lower- and middle-class communities.
"Although the campus’ lack of accessibility by automobile might feel like a constraint on individual freedom, using infrastructure to encourage active modes of transportation may be the way forward as we search for solutions to the climate crisis," Job writes.
But higher parking rates and the scarcity of parking overall raise the question of whether manipulating road systems will lead to a car culture that is only accessible to socioeconomic elites, she writes. "If municipalities begin to restrict auto travel by cutting down on the amount of affordable parking, then the face of an area's car culture is likely to change in a way that excludes those of lower socioeconomic standing."
The op-ed was originally written for a course in iSEE's Certificate in Environmental Writing (CEW
Comments about Bike Registration Fee from the students
Associated Project(s):Please see attached.
Attached Files:Bicycle Registration Fee
Associated Project(s):Following the CTAC meeting on March 27, 2020, the Committee approved the proposal of adding a one-time $10 bicycle registration fee per bicycle.
CTAC Spring 2020 meeting presentation
Associated Project(s):Please see attached.
Weekly Update - 3/9 to 3/13, shop closed for pandemic
Associated Project(s):All, This is a digest for the week of 3/9 - 3/13. Last week we were closed for spring break and now we’re closed for the pandemic. I’ll be back to reporting when we reopen.
The numbers:
Visitors: 38
Sales: $162
Memberships: 2 for $60
Thanks!
- jake
Trans010 Mode Switch Survey - Successful
Associated Project(s):The Transportation SWATeam made the recommendation below, which was transmitted to iSEE and approved at an iSEE Management Meeting. Meredith Moore is in communication with Julie Cidell regarding moving forward with this initiative.
"The Transportation SWATeam kindly requests the creation of a survey which would question faculty and staff who travel out of town for conferences or other university-sponsored activities on their decided mode of transportation. This survey would be voluntary and facilitated by the Transportation SWATeam. An example of a question would be something like: 'In the past year, what has been the main reason for the travel you selected?'"
See the submittal of Trans010 Mode Switch Survey here.
See the ...Expand »
The Transportation SWATeam made the recommendation below, which was transmitted to iSEE and approved at an iSEE Management Meeting. Meredith Moore is in communication with Julie Cidell regarding moving forward with this initiative.
"The Transportation SWATeam kindly requests the creation of a survey which would question faculty and staff who travel out of town for conferences or other university-sponsored activities on their decided mode of transportation. This survey would be voluntary and facilitated by the Transportation SWATeam. An example of a question would be something like: 'In the past year, what has been the main reason for the travel you selected?'"
See the submittal of Trans010 Mode Switch Survey here.
See the recommendation for the Trans010 Mode Switch Survey here.
For future updates, see the Reduce Driving on Campus project here.
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Associated Project(s):Final estimate for the bike shelter installation came out to be $80,300.
Attached Files:Bike Month plans for 2020 cancelled
Associated Project(s):Hi All,
I think we have reached a working consensus: postpone the major events of CU Bike Month 2020 (Bike to Work Day, Bike to School Day, etc.). I think Urbana’s Market at the Square is going to different as well, especially in May. So likely no Bike to Market, no Spring Bike Rodeos, etc.
I think we can find ways to stay in contact with our participants from the last few years and encourage them that going out on bike rides could be a very healthy and life giving activity this spring. The links below are from a post today by another cycling advocate:
I think the message that cycling can reduce stress is a positive message while we navigate this pandemic.
We are in unprecedented times. Our thoughts go out to...Expand »
Hi All,
I think we have reached a working consensus: postpone the major events of CU Bike Month 2020 (Bike to Work Day, Bike to School Day, etc.). I think Urbana’s Market at the Square is going to different as well, especially in May. So likely no Bike to Market, no Spring Bike Rodeos, etc.
I think we can find ways to stay in contact with our participants from the last few years and encourage them that going out on bike rides could be a very healthy and life giving activity this spring. The links below are from a post today by another cycling advocate:
I think the message that cycling can reduce stress is a positive message while we navigate this pandemic.
We are in unprecedented times. Our thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this global health crisis, and we are humbled by those on the front lines who are working tirelessly to contain the coronavirus.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2020/03/13/bicycling-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/
https://www.bicycling.com/news/a31469228/cycling-during-coronavirus/
We have time to look at the fall and think about how to schedule and balance our programs and energies. So no need to do a lot of that at the moment.So, let’s ponder this decision to cancel the organized parts of CU Bike Month 2020 overnight and touch base again tomorrow in the early afternoon to finalize our decision, or consider an alternative. Check with your colleagues, read the news, look at your calendars, and either Gabe or I will start a group email after lunch.
Jeff
CollapseVeo Dec 19, Jan 20, Feb 20 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see data for the winter months along with heat maps. Only 100 e-bikes in operation.
Ridership for December:1979
- Users Added: 84
- Reports from app: 49 (Repairs and lock issues)
- Reports from Customer Service: 8 (Bike removal from property)
Ridership for January: 452
- Users Added: 60
- Reports from app: 9
- Reports from Customer Service: 3 (Bike removal from property)
Ridership for February:321
- Users Added: 74
- Reports from app: 0
- Reports from Customer Service: 2 (Bike removal from property)
Attached Files:Weekly Update - Bicycle Safety, Social Hack
Associated Project(s):All, Truncated week for me as I was out of the shop on Wed – Fri recuperating. On Tuesday night I was hit by a car on my bike ride home. No injuries beyond some scrapes and sore muscles. I was very lucky it wasn’t much worse.
Ultimately, we have a long way to go when someone who rides as defensively and as safely as I do can get hit by a car on a quiet residential street.
This week I’ll be meeting with my newly-hired Program Assistant to work out his schedule and responsibilities. I’ll be picking up more bikes from the warehouse, meeting with a student design group for transportation/climate issues (Design For America’s “Social Hack”), and building/scrapping bikes as needed.The numbers:
Visitors: 63
Sales: $32
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
...Expand »All, Truncated week for me as I was out of the shop on Wed – Fri recuperating. On Tuesday night I was hit by a car on my bike ride home. No injuries beyond some scrapes and sore muscles. I was very lucky it wasn’t much worse.
Ultimately, we have a long way to go when someone who rides as defensively and as safely as I do can get hit by a car on a quiet residential street.
This week I’ll be meeting with my newly-hired Program Assistant to work out his schedule and responsibilities. I’ll be picking up more bikes from the warehouse, meeting with a student design group for transportation/climate issues (Design For America’s “Social Hack”), and building/scrapping bikes as needed.The numbers:
Visitors: 63
Sales: $32
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
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Manager, Campus Bike CenterWeekly Update - Happy March!, Fix-a-Flat
Associated Project(s):All, Happy March! Looks like it’s coming in like a lamb for a change.
Still slow around here as far as visitors are concerned. On Friday of last week we got 7 bikes donated, all of which will be junked or passed along to Salt & Light (3 kids’ bikes). That’ll give the student staff something easy to do this week. Elsewhere: Our grinder wheel bit the dust so we’ll be all analog on filing housing and cleaning parts until that is replaced. Less electricity use = more sustainable!
This week I’ve got an interview for a student worker, our Fix-a-Flat class on Thursday and on I’ll be setting up some of my staff to have key-access when I’m away.The numbers:
Visitors: 45
Sales: $132
Membership: 1 for $30
Tires/tubes: 4 for $49Thanks!
...Expand »
All, Happy March! Looks like it’s coming in like a lamb for a change.
Still slow around here as far as visitors are concerned. On Friday of last week we got 7 bikes donated, all of which will be junked or passed along to Salt & Light (3 kids’ bikes). That’ll give the student staff something easy to do this week. Elsewhere: Our grinder wheel bit the dust so we’ll be all analog on filing housing and cleaning parts until that is replaced. Less electricity use = more sustainable!
This week I’ve got an interview for a student worker, our Fix-a-Flat class on Thursday and on I’ll be setting up some of my staff to have key-access when I’m away.The numbers:
Visitors: 45
Sales: $132
Membership: 1 for $30
Tires/tubes: 4 for $49Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
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Manager, Campus Bike CenterWeekly Update
Associated Project(s):All, I only worked Monday and Tuesday last week as I had a family emergency out of town. Those two days were slow. I picked up some bikes from the warehouse to keep everyone busy. Those bikes are coming along.
This week is business as usual. I’ll look to reschedule some of the meetings I missed in my absence, pick up a couple more bikes, and box some more stuff up for our move.The numbers:
Visitors: 27
Sales: $106
Membership: 1 for $30
Tires/tubes: 4 for $23Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Manager, Campus Bike Center
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