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Campus Bike Center has moved! Appointment only.
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bike Center has moved to a new location, and is planned to open on Sept 18 pending approval from the University! The new address is 51 E. Gregory Dr., Champaign, IL 61820. The shop is now open but only if you make an appointment.
Illinois Terminal added as the Shield pick-up location - Available from September 8, 2020!
Associated Project(s):Illinois Terminal (45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820 . Phone: 217-384-3577) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Sarthak Prasad dropped off 100 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from September 8, 2020.
F&S announcement and Press Release: U of I Joins National Bicycle Registration System
Associated Project(s):On September 1, 2020, the Facilities & Services Communications team published and announcement on the F&S website about the transition of UIUC's old bicycle registration system to a national bike registration system through Project 529. The announcement can be found here: https://fs.illinois.edu/resources/newsroom/2020/09/01/u-of-i-joins-natio...
The F&S Communication team also sent out the press release for this change on September 1 evening. A pdf of this press release is also attached.
Attached Files:LTN: Lawn Signs
Associated Project(s):The Lawn Signs were approved by Kristin McMurray on September 1, 2020. The Lawn Signs will be placed at 15 pre-determined locations on-campus from September 17th to September 24th (removed right after the event).
The work order was approved to create the Lawn Signs on August 31, 2020 (WO #10811551).
Lawn Signs
Associated Project(s):The Lawn Signs were approved by Kristin McMurray on September 1, 2020. The Lawn Signs will be placed at 15 pre-determined locations on-campus from September 17th to October 17th.
The work order was approved to create the Lawn Signs on August 31, 2020 (WO #10811593).
Attached Files:Safety Plan and Waiver form
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the Safety Plan and the Warning & Waiver form.
Purchase order to purchase the bike lights
Associated Project(s):Sarthak requested a Purchase Order (PO) following receiving the quote from MTD. The PO was approved for MTD on August 27, 2020.
See the Quote from MTD to purchase silicone strap bike lights.
The Urbana Free Library added as the Shield pick-up location - Available from August 31, 2020!
Associated Project(s):The Urbana Free Library (10 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: 217-367-4057) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 50Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from August 31, 2020.
EnterpriseWorks added as the Shield pick-up location - Available from September 8, 2020!
Associated Project(s):EnterpriseWorks at Research Park (60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820. Phone: 217-333-8324) was added as a Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 50 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from September 8, 2020.
Light the Night 2020 - Volunteer sign-up
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad created a Google Form for Volunteer Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoeC0SIzv_HbeZWAv4v8McLBygkWepQEVRcE4du9_jfBsAyQ/viewform
Bike at Illinois events listing: Light the Night 2020 - Volunteer sign up
Eco-counters installed to count bikes and pedestrians
Associated Project(s):We have installed Eco-Counters at one of the three locations, and the other two locations (Armory Ave & Sixth St Intersection and Wright St & Healey St intersection) are planned to start by March 1, 2021 and expected to be completed by August 1, 2021.
Bike Friendly University - Feedback from 2019 Award
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the feedback from 2019 award from League of American Bicyclists on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's 2019 BFU application.
Attached Files:Quote from MTD to purchase silicone strap bike lights
Associated Project(s):See attached the quote sent by MTD for the Silicone Strap Bike Lights for University of Illinois' share for Light the Night 2020.
Attached Files:Campus Bike Center confirmed as the third location for LTN!
Associated Project(s):Alana Harris confirmed that "We (Campus Rec) have approval to be an outdoor site for the event."
University Bicycle Ordinance - 2020 approved
Associated Project(s):The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign approved the new updates to the University Bicycle Ordinance on Monday, August 17, 2020. Please see attached the updated University Bicycle Ordinance. Click here to view to the document.
Attached Files:LTN follow up: August 19
Associated Project(s):Meeting attended by representatives from: F&S, CBC, MTD, CCRPC, and CCB.
We confirmed that Campus Bike Center could be the third location for Light the Night this year. Sarthak Prasad will confirm with Jake and Alana.
Cynthia Hoyle will send a quote to Sarthak Prasad. Cynthia will also send a draft of the Safety Plan and Warning and Waiver Form for COVID-19.
Sarthak Prasad will work on creating a sign up form for volunteers. He will also work on getting work orders for tables and chairs, and to request a PO. MTD can provide some masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers. Stacey will check if Public Functions can provide hand sanitizers and water for volunteers.
Sarthak will also work on lawn signs and digital signage. List of avenues used to promote Light the Night 2019 will be used as a reference for promoting the Volunteer opportunity and the Distribution event.
The next meeting will be held in two weeks.
Leonhard Rec Center added as Shield pick-up location
Associated Project(s):Leonhard Recreation Center (2307 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL 61821. Phone: (217) 398-2550) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 100 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from August 24, 2020.
Public Safety Building (Campus Police) added as a Shield pick-up location - Available from August 17, 2020
Associated Project(s):University of Illinois Public Safety (1110 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801; Phone: (217) 333-1216) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 250 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from August 17, 2020.
Campus Bike Center added as a Shield pick-up location - Available from August 24, 2020
Associated Project(s):Campus Bike Center (51 E Gregory Dr., Champaign, IL 61820. Phone number: 217-300-4638) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Sarthak Prasad dropped off 250 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from August 24, 2020. Due to the pandemic, the CBC will only accept visitors who make an appointment beforehand, so please call in ahead to more information. The Shields will be distributed at the front desk of the CBC's new location.
We will replensih the Shields as needed.
