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- 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-upAssociated 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 pedestriansAssociated 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. 
- eweek announcementAssociated Project(s):- ARC Student Food Pantry- Announcing the opening of the Food Assistance & Well-Being Program! We are a shopping-style food pantry providing the UIUC campus with access to nutritious food and necessities in a supportive, inclusive environment. Food Science and Human Nutrition Students will also be available to answer shopper questions and to provide resources to prepare the food. - August 25 • Tuesdays 1-4 pm and Saturdays 2-5 pm • ARC Instructional Kitchen - Jade Hamann • Department of Campus Recreation 
- Diversity and Environmental Justice resources
- Climate Report from US Congress
- Climate Action in Columbus, Ohio
- Communities, Climate, Equity and Policy - from EcoAmerica
- Report on renewable energy for American colleges
- Solidarity Gardens is addressing food insecurity in C-U
- Surplus reopenedAssociated Project(s):- Surplus Warehouses reopened at UIC and UIUC - UAFR is pleased to announce the equipment surplus warehouses at both UIC and UIUC have now reopened and are accepting scrap/surplus equipment from university departments. - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new safety and health related procedures and protocols over the handling of scrap/surplus equipment and access to the surplus warehouse are effective immediately. - Key new protocols include: - disinfecting scrap/surplus equipment prior to shipment to the surplus warehouse (either by the unit or the campus movers with procedures varying by university)
- an appointment only scheduling system to access the UIUC surplus warehouse
 - Units must review the new required safety procedures and protocols for each specific campus at the Surplus Warehouse Operations - OBFS website. - Contact 
 For questions about surplus warehouse operations or the new protocols, contact Magdalena Jach at mj20@uillinois.edu or (312) 585-9171.- For questions about specific FABweb disposal requests, please contact Juana Rodriquez at juana@uillinois.edu or (312) 585-9146. 
- Online camera to watch construction progressAssociated Project(s):- Check out this online camera of the Solar Farm 2.0 site: https://app.oxblue.com/open/inovateus/northerncardinal. - Now we can watch it progress from our computer screens! - Fun times, Morgan 
- Bike Friendly University - Feedback from 2019 AwardAssociated 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:
- Sustainability Facts SheetAssociated Project(s):- Attached are files for the Sustainability Facts Sheets in both a digital and printed form. - This facts sheet is intended for the following audiences: - Demographics unfamiliar with campus sustainability.
- New Faculty & Staff
- New & transfer students
- Outreach and Education programs
 
- Quote from MTD to purchase silicone strap bike lightsAssociated 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 approvedAssociated 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 19Associated 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. 

