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Weekly Digest
Associated Project(s):We have been surprisingly busy here at CBC so far this year. We’ve sold a few bikes thus far and seen a couple Build-a-Bikes head out the door—all good things!
Over the weekend, TBP volunteers and I tackled the abandoned bikes in the barn. Made some good progress and had almost a dozen folks on hand helping to sort/strip/move bikes out. Will have to take a few more cracks at it before we completely empty the space but got a good start. Great to see so many volunteers come out—many hands make light work!
The numbers (1/22 – 1/31):
Visitors: 73
Sales: 1,371
Bikes (refurb): 3 for $610
Bikes (B-a-B): 3 for $180
Memberships: 15 for $450
Tires/tubes: 4 for $19.50Work Order Closed for Construction Phase 8474 Bike Storage [Campus] Rock Laydown Area
Associated Project(s):Work order #11183778 for Construction Service Support for construction phase 8474 bike storage [campus] rock laydown area was closed on 1/31/2025. This task cost $28.14.
Engagement Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):The meeting covered updates on the Greener Campus (GC) initiative, including efforts to promote office certification and introduce decals for visibility. There was discussion on engaging Greek Life in sustainability efforts, with suggested contacts for outreach. The Sustainapalooza committee, represented by Kathrine Bruce and Liesl Schrag, provided an event overview and discussed promotional efforts such as digital signage, outreach to department heads, and MTD bus advertisements. Laurinda introduced a wildlife-centered gardening project under the Illinois Prairie Garden initiative, presenting engagement opportunities like prairie conservation and plant sales. Additional sustainability events were highlighted, including a short film event during Earth Week. Action items included Brigid coordinating scheduling and outreach, Quinn working on GC decals and office engagement, and all members providing feedback on marketing materials, brainstorming engagement strategies, and filling out a scheduling poll.
Attached Files:Purchased Order Closed for Bagging City of Champaign Parking Meters
Associated Project(s):Work order #11210744 is for Transportation Demand Management to pay for bagging City of Champaign meters for the delivery of shipping containers. This work order was converted to purchase order #A435424 and was closed on 1/17/2025. This task cost $300.
Fall 2024 Semester Update
Associated Project(s):Professor Yun Yi provided an update on the building energy modeling project:
With the help of students, I created initial energy models for three campus buildings: Newmark Civil Engineering, Bevier Hall, and Allen Hall. The students were able to build detailed models of the HVAC systems for each building. The next step is to calibrate these models using actual meter data. While the students made good progress, the calibration still requires some advanced fine-tuning.
I’m planning to hire a student to focus on this calibration work. As we discussed, your help in hiring an assistant for the semester would be greatly appreciated. This would be a 25% appointment for a master’s student, with compensation similar to last semester.
Veo Bikeshare to be Integrated into Transit App
Associated Project(s):Veo bikes will be integrated into the Transit urban travel companion app, allowing users to view VeoRide as an option while planning trips in the app.
New Campus Bicycle Plan Approved and Published
Associated Project(s):An article was published on the F&S website and announcement will be sent out soon regarding the approval of the 2024 Bicycle Plan: https://fs.illinois.edu/News/new-campus-bicycle-plan-approved-and-publis....
2024 Campus Bicycle Master Plan approved
Associated Project(s):The 2024 Campus Bicycle Master Plan was approved by the Chancellor's Capital Review Committee (CCRC) on Thursday, December 19, 2024. This plan will be published on the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign Master Planning website and an announcement will be sent out in January 2025. See attached the final document as approved by the CCRC.
Attached Files:Purchase Order Closed for Purchasing Shipping Containers
Associated Project(s):Purchase order #P2737487 for Transportation Demand Management to procure seven shipping containers from Mel Price Containers to store abandoned bicycles was closed on 12/18/2024. The total cost for the work order is $22,715.
November Buyer's Share Report
Associated Project(s):RailSplitter Wind Farm provided the November 2024 Buyer's Share amounts by the hour, totaling 2,520.5 Megawatt hours.
The November 2024 Buyer's Share Report is attached below.
Attached Files:2024 Competition Winners and Finalists
Associated Project(s):Visit the included link to see the 2024 Reimagine our future winners and finalists.
Monarchs Need Milkweed Project Update
Associated Project(s):An update on 12/11/2024 from Brent Lewis on the Monarchs need Milkweed project:
"...all plugs were installed as of November 2024 in a variety of locations on campus. Additionally 25’bs of milkweed seed was purchased and delivered to grounds to broadcast seed into low mow and prairie areas on campus. As a set aside, 3 lbs of seeds were delivered to the Pollinatarium staff who will use it to make small planting gift sachets for their visitors. Thus this project’s influence may continue far beyond the reaches of the campus boundaries."
iCAP Energy Meeting December 2024
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team met on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We reviewed the occupant engagement program’s progress, discussed final steps for solar rooftop project proposals, and provided updates on energy efficiency recommendations. A potential pilot for risk-based lab optimization was introduced, and updates on funded energy projects and agrivoltaic solar construction were shared. The meeting minutes are attached!
Our next meeting is January 2025 (date TBD).
Attached Files:Zero Waste December Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Zero Waste Team met on December 9, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Attached are the meeting minutes.
Attached Files:Monthly data report
Associated Project(s):Attached is Veo bike share data from May 2024 through November 2024.
Attached Files:Weekly Digest
Associated Project(s):As expected, we were slow last week. We held an instructional course but did not get any attendees as it was cold and snowy—no surprise there! We will schedule more classes next semester.
We’re still low on kids’ bike donations and hovering around 50 or so. Have a meeting with IMC folks this week to discuss logistics.
As a late decision, the Bike Center will be the starting point for a community bike ride this coming Sunday, December 15th at 2p, which will hopefully get some folks aware of our space that may not have been otherwise.
The numbers:
Visitors: 25
Sales: $209
Memberships: 2 for $60
Tires/tubes: 5 for $39Work Order Closed for Shipping Container Estimate
Associated Project(s):Work order #11178391 for the shipping container estimate and for the installation of 6" rock bed with fabric was completed on 12/6/2024 and the work order was closed 12/7/2024. The cost for this task was $105.51.
iCAP Engagement Team November Meeting
Associated Project(s):On Friday, November 22nd, the iCAP Engagement Team held its monthly meeting. The team discussed ways to engage the campus community more, specifically students, and shared updates on OneIllinois, Greener Campus, and Earth Month. We discussed the possibility of using social media to increase engagement or physical fliers and posters. We also welcomed a guest speaker from the Zero Waste Team who discussed Sustain Illinois, a magazine that outlines what is currently happening around campus as well as how the average person can become involved in sustainability in the community. We also discussed having in-person meetings and events next semester for the team and small ways we can all be more sustainable. One call to action was for staff and faculty to consider making their office spaces green-certified and brainstorming ways to reach the Greek life population. Our next meeting will be December 20th.
Weekly Digest
Associated Project(s):We were closed all last week for the break.
We’re ramping up for our Kids Bike Giveaway event. We even got some coverage on WCIA: https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/annual-bike-giveaway-planned-for-dec-14-in-urbana/
As is, we’re a little low on donations compared to years’ past, so hopefully this’ll be a good bump.
This evening is a lecture/instructional class on bike repair, but with colder and snowier weather, attendance will likely be low.
The numbers:
Visitors: 35
Sales: $497.50
Memberships: 8 for $240
Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $50
Tires/tubes: 3 for $36