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  1. iCAP Portal Admin Meeting - March 13, 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability iCAP Portal

    Discussion

    • Migrate to new domain, e.g. icap.illinois.edu?
      • Michael will submit request
      • Will reach out to Miriam and/or Paul with any questions
    • Displaying 2026 iCAP objectives and related initiatives
      • Decided to only migrate over content we actually want to keep public; archive the rest
      • Focus on projects in 2026 iCAP
      • Quinn can help review content as we migrate to new site
      • Migrate over spring/fall, with goal of Fall 2026 relaunch
      • For iCAP Objectives w/o metrics, add checklists and show progress bar on dashboard

    TODOs

    • Michael will get new site template ready for adding content, will reach out to group when it's ready to use

  7. Weekly Update -- Warmer Weather & Sales

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Bike Center

    Warmer days are coming in fits and starts. Last week we confirmed for a sustainability event in April, and will continue prep for the spring happenings: busy shop and more folks riding!

     

    The numbers:

    Visitors: 47
    Sales: $447.75
    Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $65

    Memberships: 5 for $150

    Tires/tubes: 6 for $30

  8. Land and Water Team March Monthly Meeting Minutes and Notes

    Associated Project(s): 
    Land and Water iCAP Team
    Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas
    Sustainable Landscapes Plan
    Use of Non-Potable Water (such as Greywater)

    This month, the Land and Water iCAP Team met on Teams on March 4th, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the team's monthly meeting. This month, the team discussed a report comparing the sustainable practices of peer and model institutions in landscaping, sustainable land management, and sustainable water management. Additionally the team discussed a student project on the team focusing on testing the permeability of pavers and asphalt on campus, the status of legalizing gray water usage in Illinois plumbing code, the possibility of irrigation monitoring, the status of prairie strips plantings, the status of milkweed plantings on campus, green stormwater infrastructure on campus, and upcoming events in relation to the Land and Water Team. To learn more about the topics listed above, please see the attached document containing the agenda and minutes for the team. 

    Attached Files: 

  10. iCAP Portal Admin Meeting - March 2, 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability iCAP Portal

    Agenda

    • Migrating from Google Maps to Mapbox after incurring charges last month
    • Power BI charts discussion continuation

    Discussion

    • Migrating from Google Maps to Mapbox
    • Power BI charts discussion continuation
      • Example Power BI embed (still a work in progress)
      • Power BI only supports embedding entire project, not individual sub-pages. Options:
        • ✅ Create separate report for each metric graph (i.e. each individual bicycle & pedestrian counter + summary report for each type of counter)
        • ❌ Create page in report for each counter location; start each embed on corresponding page (users can switch pages - may be confusing)
      • Question: do we need individual reports for each bike/pedestrian counter location, or is summary report for each sufficient?
        • Summary report for each is enough - we can cut out dozens of individual metrics! 🥳

    TODOs

    • Maps:
      • Finish migrating to Mapbox
      • Investigate adding full-screen button
      • Investigate custom layer settings hiding various places of interest like businesses, attractions, parks, places of worship, and medical facilities)
      • Investigate adding Map vs. Satellite switcher
    • Power BI:
      • Investigate making charts responsive
      • Create Bicycle Counter report with all bicycle counter data sources
      • Create Pedestrian Counter report with all pedestrian counter data sources
      • Add "Get Data" link to metrics to link to CSV(s) for a given report

  13. iCAP Portal Admin Meeting - February 13, 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability iCAP Portal

    Agenda

    • Update: Quinn cleaned up permissions for a number of old users! 🥳
    • Metric graphs - testing out PowerBI
    • Long text field formatting - should we slim down the allowed formatting options?

    Discussion

    • Metric graphs - Michael demonstrated a sample Power BI visualization pulling data from CSV files in our Teams channel.
    • Long text field formatting
      • Decided to slim down formatting options for consistency and simplicity
      • Clarification on decision not to share emails
        • Don't post private emails/correspondence - can post summary of decisions
        • Ok to post public emails
        • Not just posting link because links break over time
        • Future discussion: what should/shouldn't be posted in iCAP Portal; make decision tree & guidelines for Project info & Project Updates

    TODOs

    • Michael will continue investigating Power BI for charts
    • Discussion for next meeting: clarify what types of things should/shouldn't be posted in iCAP Portal; make decision tree & guidelines for Project info & Project Updates

  14. Veo Fleet Returns Week of 2/16

    Associated Project(s): 
    Bike Share with Veo

    Click this link to view the announcement online.

     
    More than 750 Veo e-bikes will return to Champaign-Urbana next week.
    		 
     
      Bike Share Program – Veo Fleet Returns Next Week  
     
     

    University bike sharing partner Veo is expected to return 750 Cosmo e-bikes (Class 2 Throttle-Assist) to campus beginning Monday, February 16. The company removes its entire local fleet for upkeep during the winter when ridership decreases. 

    All Veo bikes are active 24/7 and use geofencing technology to turn off throttling and enforce universal campus bicycle no-ride zones (map) on the Main Quad, Engineering Quad, South Quad, Ikenberry Commons, and other select areas, such as the north campus Oval Allee. Additionally, Veo e-bikes are prohibited on the trails at the University of Illinois Arboretum.

    Reporting an Improperly Parked Cosmo E-Bike

    If you see an improperly parked Cosmo e-bike on campus, especially a bicycle that should be immediately moved because it blocks a sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp, facility entrance, curb cut, crosswalk, or driveway, please email Veo operations with a picture and exact location of the bike needing to be moved. All Veo bicycles are numbered, and that information should be included when reporting a specific concern. 

    Per the bike sharing agreement with the university and cities, Veo is responsible for addressing reported issues within three hours during peak periods. However, some conditions may necessitate a more rapid response. Individuals may also move a bicycle that has fallen over or is misplaced if they are able to do so.

  16. iCAP Engagement Team February Meeting

    Associated Project(s): 
    Engagement iCAP Team

    The iCAP Engagement Team met on Friday, February 6th, 2026, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm via Microsoft Teams. The team shared updates and developments on the status of OneIllinois engagement, a Boneyard Creek Cleanup Challenge for Panhellenic Chapters, and heard from an EcoRep on how this team can support their goals.

    The meeting minutes are attached.

    Attached Files: 

  17. Weekly Update -- Build-a-Bike & Sales

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Bike Center

    Email from Jacob Benjamin:

    Pretty relaxed week overall. Approaching double digits on the number of For Sale bikes we have on the floor.  By end of week, we should be at a dozen or so. This is our prime building season, so we’ll take advantage as we can. Will also get some B-a-Bs prepped. Warmer weather this week usually correlates to more visits to the space, so we’ll see if that holds.

    A Bike Project member met me on Thursday at the abandoned bike storage facility and pulled some stock to help their space. We plan to continue with that to help shrink the scrap pile.

    The numbers:

    Visitors: 24
    Sales: $520

    Bike (refurb): 1 for $180
    Bike (B-a-B): 1 for $60
    Memberships: 3 for $90

    Tires/tubes: 2 for $30

     

    Thanks!

  19. Illini Lights Out 1/30/25

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

     At this ILO, students shut off 1535 light bulbs were shut off that otherwise would have been left on all weekend, saving $233.54 in energy costs. This also prevented 2.29 metric tons of CO2 equivalent from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from 225 gallons of gasoline being consumed. That's a huge impact!  

  20. iCAP Education Team February Meeting

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability Literacy Assessment
    Sustainability in Study Abroad

    The iCAP Education Team met on Feburary 9th from 9-10 am via Teams. The group shared updates on the Undergraduate Levenick Scholars Program and the Green Career Forum, as well as discussing updates with the Sustainability Literacy Assessment and Sustainability in Study Abroad. The meeting minutes are attached.

    Attached Files: 

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