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Projects Updates for theme: Transportation

  1. Weekly Update -- Bike Sales & Demand

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Bike Center

    All,

    Uneventful week. Made some progress on emptying out last year’s batch of abandoned bikes, which I will continue to work on this week, as I am able with the extreme weather.

     

    We’ll be closed on Friday in observance of 4th of July, so a short week but we stand to get a few more bikes fixed up for sale.

     

    Tonight is the Bike Project Members’ Meeting, which I will attend.

     

    The numbers:

    Visitors: 30
    Sales: $1,335.50

    Bikes (refurb): 3 for $675

    Bikes (B-a-B): 2 for $110

    Memberships: 7 for $110

    Tires/tubes: 12 for $129

     

    Thanks!

  2. Phase 2 (Checking Tags) Complete

    Associated Project(s): 
    Collection and Donation of Abandoned Bicycles

    From 06/24/26 to 06/26/26 Sarthak, Frida, and Emma checked all previously tagged bicycles for tags, and updated their abandonment status. In total, 310 bikes were marked as abandoned, and 422 were not. In the next week, the Parking Department will remove the locks and relocate the bicycles to F&S's storage units. 

    Phase 3, the inventory of abandoned bicycles, will begin on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 (07/07/26).

    Bar graph of bike counts

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  4. CU Bike Month 2026: Light the Night & Bike to Work Day Dates

    Associated Project(s): 
    C-U Bike to Work Day
    Light the Night

    The dates for Light the Night and Bike to Work Day 2026 have been announced. Flyers are attached to this post. Rain dates are in italics.

    Bike to Work Day

    Wednesday, September 16th, 7:00am-10:00am

    Thursday, September 17th, 7:00am-10:00am

    Light the Night

    Tuesday, September 22nd, 4:00pm-7:00pm

    Wednesday, September 23rd, 4:00pm-7:00pm

     

     

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  6. E-Bike Charging Pilot Progam

    Associated Project(s): 
    Bicycle Parking & Storage

    Transportation Demand Management (TDM) at F&S has received $96,000 from the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) to pilot e-bike charging at residence halls. E-bike & E-scooter users at Illinois are not allowed to charge their batteries or bring their device inside university facilities.

    TDM has identified 20 preliminary locations at Ikenberry, ISR, and FAR/PAR for a minimum of 15 charging racks. TDM will meet with University Housing to review the proposed locations and charging rack models. The proposed locations and models are attached to this update. None of the locations or models are final.

     

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  7. CU Bike Month 2026 Planning Team Meeting #1 - Kickoff

    Associated Project(s): 
    C-U Bike to Work Day
    Light the Night

    On June 16, 2026, planning team members attended the first meeting of the CU Bike Month event. From the U of I, Sarthak, Frida (intern), and Emma (intern) attended the meeting.

    The kickoff meeting generally discussed event dates, event locations, bike lights purchases, and confirmation of future meeting dates. 

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  8. Weekly Update -- Bike Sales & Demand

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Bike Center

    All,

    We’re burning through bikes as demand has increased with the summer weather. We sold one bike last week before it even hit the sales floor and another an hour or two after it was finished.

     

    This week we’ll work on organizing and trying to fast-track some bikes for sale as we can hardly keep more than 5-6 on the floor before another is purchased.

    The numbers:

    Visitors: 29

    Sales: $1,494.50
    Memberships:  6 for $180
    Bikes (refurb): 3 for $725
    Bikes (B-a-B): 2 for $110
    Tires/tubes: 7 for $62


    Thanks!

  9. Phase 1 (Tagging All Bicycles) Complete

    Associated Project(s): 
    Collection and Donation of Abandoned Bicycles

    From June 8 to June 12, Sarthak, Frida (intern), and Emma (intern) completed tagging bicycles for the abandoned bicycle project. In total, there are 728 bicycles were tagged across campus. Owners must remove the tag to mark their bicycle is still active. 

    Phase 2 will begin in two weeks from now, where bicycles and e-scooters that still have orange tags will be considered for impoundment.  
     

  10. Announcement Regarding Bicycle Round-Up 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Collection and Donation of Abandoned Bicycles

    On June 11th, an announcement was sent from F&S Customer Relations regarding the Bicycle Round-Up. Please see the attached images for a link and QR code:

    Unwanted Bicycles and E-Scooters Will Be Identified and Removed in June
    		 
     

    F&S and the Parking Department identify and collect unwanted bicycles and personal micromobility devices (e.g., e-scooters) left on campus at the beginning of the summer. Last year, almost 225 bicycles were recovered during the annual roundup! Those bikes and devices are temporarily stored and, if not reclaimed by their owners, donated later to extend equipment life cycles and reduce environmental impact.

    Orange Sticker Tagging This Week

    All bicycles and e-scooters remaining on university property have been tagged with an orange sticker to help identify whether they are still in use. If your bicycle or e-scooter has this sticker, you must remove it by Wednesday, June 24, to confirm its active status; otherwise, it will be impounded. Individuals who don't take this action and want to reclaim their bicycles or devices later this year will be charged a $40 fee. They must also be registered in the community-wide Project 529 database before being returned.

    Bike Donation Made Easy  

    If you no longer need your bicycle, don't leave it lying around. You can easily donate it yourself to the Campus Bike Center (51 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign) or the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign (202 S. Broadway Avenue, room 24). No appointment is required. Donations may be tax-deductible, and the donated bikes will be refurbished or recycled, with as many parts as possible reused.
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  12. Weekly Update -- Bike Donation & Sales

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Bike Center

    All,

    Slow week and we were closed on Friday. This week we’ll get a few more bikes on to the sales floor and handle some housekeeping/organizational tasks.

    The numbers:

    Visitors: 23

    Sales: $603
    Bikes: 2 for $395
    Memberships: 3 for $90
    Tires/tubes: 6 for $54

     

    Thanks!

  16. Bike for Earth Day 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    C-U Bike to Work Day
    Encourage Bicycle Use
    Light the Night

    The 2nd Annual Bike for Earth Day 🌎 event was held on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026.

    At one of our four stations, attendees were able to register their bike and grab bike swag, gear, lights, and a 25-26 Bike-to-Work Day t-shirt. They also had the opportunity to enter a raffle for a free bike helmet or u-lock.

    The four stations were located at:

    1. Alma Mater
    2. Green and Lincoln
    3. Ikenberry Commons (Bike Shelter by Flagg Hall)
    4. National Soybean Research Center (along Pennsylvania)

    Overall, nearly 200 people participated and we gave out almost 175 bike light sets! Many people liked the fix-a-flat kit, bicycle seat covers, and orange snap-bracelets.

    Sarthak Prasad and two students standing at a table in front of Alma Mater; there is bike gear on the table.

    Alma Mater Station 2026

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  20. 1966-1967 F&S Annual Report

    Associated Project(s): 
    Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts
    Bicycle Counts

    F&S has the 1966 – 1967 annual report on bicycle lane traffic volumes, counting stations, bicycle surveys, and the number of bicycle racks and parking spaces on campus. Please see the attached scanned pictures. 

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