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Bicycle Registration is available now!
Associated Project(s):Bicycle Registration was open for public on July 20, 2020. Currently due to the pandemic, all Shield pick-up locations are closed, so for those who register and want the 529 Shield now, they must contact bike@illinois.edu to arrange for a time and place to collect the Shield. Otherwise, Sarthak Prasad would reach out to them when the Shield pick-up locations are open.
Spring 2020 Project Deliverables
Associated Project(s):Final Project Deliverables for Spring 2020
There were 7 projects completed by the WIE-GFX Abroad Scholars in the Spring 2020 semester of ENG 177
- Armory Bike Path Restoration
- Study Abroad Carbon Offset
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- AASHE STARS Report 2020
- Food Waste
- Sustainability Best Practices Guide
- EPA SmartWay Program
SSC Final Report: Bike Path Renovation: Armory Avenue Path South of Gregory Hall
Associated Project(s):The construction on the path began in summer 2020 and was completed by the time students returned to campus. The old bike paths, along with hedges, overgrown evergreens, and decorative urns were removed from the area. A new 6 foot wide path was constructed and plans have been made to restore the landscape as needed. The Armory Avenue bike path is now open to use!
This project tied in with the renovation of the entire Armory Ave bike path that connects the bike lane on Armory Ave to the bike lane on Goodwin Ave. This bike path goes through the Gregory Hall, Foellinger Auditorium, Smith Hall, IGB, and Bevier Hall.
Please see attached the final report for this project.
See the previous update for this project.
First bicycle registration on the new system!
Associated Project(s):Shelby Keye became the first person to register their bicycle on University's new national bike registration system through Project 529!
Bicycle Registration page updated
Associated Project(s):The bicycle registration page on the Bike at Illinois (bike.illinois.edu) to reflect the new changes. The new system will be available to the public from July 20, 2020. This page now contains information about the importance of registration, new bicycle registration system, how to register, and the 529 Shield (registration tag) pick up locations. Due to the pandemic, all the Shield pick-up locations were closed.
Learn more and how to Register Your Bicycle here.
Learn about the Benefits of registering your bicycle here.
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):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
Estimate for the installation
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 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