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Request for scope/schedule change to SSC
Associated Project(s):F&S requested that SSC funding from FY14 and FY13 for the Campus Bike Center be allowed to be used for the Campus Bike Center in FY15.
- There is $2,224.50 remaining of the funding allocation for the “Campus Bike Project” from FY13. I am requesting permission from the SSC to use these funds during FY15, for staff and student employee costs. This is not a change in scope, just a schedule change to permit FY15 use of funds.
- The current funding allocation for the “Campus Bicycle Shop” in FY14 included specific items for the funding in support of the Bike Center. I am requesting permission to use any remaining funds from this year’s allocation during FY15, for staff and student employee costs.
~Morgan Johnston
Attached Files:Sustainability Analysis of the Campus Bike Center
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bike Center opened for business in May 2010, funded by The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign, a grant from the Student Sustainability Committee, the Center for a Sustainable Environment, and supplementary funding from the Facilities and Services Department at UIUC[1]. The Center offers a hands-on, educational space in which students and community members can have access to knowledge and experience in maintaining and fixing bicycles, as well as all of the necessary tools and products to do so. The Center’s outlined mission is to teach bicycle maintenance, providing access to affordable equipment, support overall safety education, and participate in campus bicycle community outreach2. The Center also has described goals for sustainability; to contribute towards the ICAP goal to reduce transportation emissions by 50% in 2025, support those who use bicycles for transportation, to make bikes a more feasible alternative to motor vehicles on this campus, and to expand these efforts even more through increased outreach and publicity efforts, increased staff capacity, more events outside of the shop to reach new audiences, more refurbished bikes to sell to students, and more courses, workshops, and demonstrations to educate the campus about bikes2.
[1] Neptune, Amelia. Bike Shop Student Sustainability Committee Application. UIUC ICAP Portal. http://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/project-updates/102. 11 Nov 2012. Accessed 8 May 2014.
Attached Files:Bike Funding Needs
Associated Project(s):In 2011, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was recognized as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists. This was in large part a result of efforts by Facilities & Services in cooperation with community partners, including the Bicycle Friendly Cities of Urbana and Champaign and Champaign County Bikes, which is dedicated to making Champaign County the most bicycle friendly county in the Midwest. The Student Sustainability Committee, Illinois Student Senate, and Dean of Students have added funding.
The BFU Bronze status expires in 2015, and campus needs to address several bicycle-related items in order to maintain Bronze status or achieve the Silver designation. Key points, status, timing, and approximate long-term funding needs are below.
Task
Status
Timing
Long-term Funding Needs
Approve Campus Bike Plan
final edits underway, then routing for approval from F&S and Campus
30-Jun-14
use existing staff time
Improve bikeway network
integrating some of these with street and capital projects, seeking grants
five to ten years
approximately $4 Million
Upgrade bike parking
over 150 parking locations are not up to acceptable standards
three to five years
approximately $400K
Adopt Campus Bike Code and bike registration system
final edits underway, then routing for approval; costs include tracking citations, and handling registration
approve by June 30, 2014
$5-$20k/year recurring
Campus Bicycle Coordinator over programs such as bike sharing and ambassadors
no funding available, currently managed part-time by a team of F&S
needed
$45k/year recurring
Bicycle Education maps, materials and classes
currently offered by the Campus Bike Center and Champaign County Bikes
ongoing
$5-$10k/year recurring
Campus Bike Center advocacy, education, and encouragement
recurring events, in collaboration with Champaign County Bikes and student advocacy groups
needed
$50k/year recurring
With increasing ridership over the last decade and an average of 5,000 bikes on campus during a typical hour, it is clear that bicycle-related needs should not be ignored. Bikeway improvements, parking upgrades, and a new bike code are in progress now; however, to keep the Bicycle Friendly status, campus should allocate $50,000 in FY15 for the Campus Bike Center (a collaboration between campus and The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign).
The Bike Center distributes UI registration stickers; maintains Bike Fix-it Stations; provides a central base for the bicycling community on campus; encourages mode-shift through various events and classes throughout the year; distributes educational resources regarding bicycling; educates students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors about basic bicycle maintenance; and collaborates with campus and community partners in bicycle-related programs. By keeping the Bike Center open, campus can spread awareness about the many improvements, increase safety, sustainability, and health on campus, and continue to offer education and encouragement events this coming year.
Attached Files:Working Bikes donation
Associated Project(s):We have been able to remove all 413 of the bikes from the parking warehouse and they have started their journey to El Salvador.
Name changing to Campus Bike Center
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bicycle Shop is changing its name! The word "shop" simply didn't reflect the educational and mode-shift mission of this fantastic bicycling resource. The new name is Campus Bike Center, and we appreciate your support spreading awareness of this change.
Funding assistance from ISS
Associated Project(s):From: M Connor Schickel [schicke1@illinois.edu] Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 11:24 PM To: thebikeproject@gmail.com Subject: Funding Hello, My name is Connor Schickel. I am a Illinois Student Senator and had heard that the Campus Bike Shop is in need of funding. I was interested in meeting with you guys some time and perhaps talking about what you do, so that I can persuade members of our organization to allocate some of our funds towards the Campus Bike Shop. Look forward to hearing back from you. Best, M. Connor E. Schickel University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering Illinois Student Senate *Senator* Sub-Committee on Campus Safety and Student Rights *Chairman* Committee on Campus Affairs Committee on Honorary Degrees
FY14 FUA signed
Associated Project(s):The updates for the FY14 Facility Use Agreement have been completed.
Attached Files:Possible collaboration with ARI
Associated Project(s):Rachna Bhatia reached out to the Campus Bicycle Shop Manager, James Roedl to discussion potential collaboration between The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign and the Action Researcy Illinois. She noted that their second outreach is the first weekend of November, they have started formulating projects, and she thought this could be a good addition.
Now Hiring: student employees
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bicycle Shop seeks to hire 2 part-time student employees to assist the Shop Manager. The position would involve duties such as helping members/users of the space with their needs, repairing bicycles, assisting in organizing events, shop organization, teaching bicycle repair, assisting with bicycle-related classes, and other duties as assigned.
The Campus Bicycle Shop – a collaboration between the University of Illinois and The Bicycle Project of Urbana-Champaign – is dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge about how to repair and maintain bicycles. This is a hands on, educational space meant to provide knowledge and experience about fixing bicycles, not a "drop it off for repair" bike shop. The Campus Shop provides tools, parts, refurbished bikes for sale, educational classes, and dedicated volunteers to help members and the larger community with their bicycle needs. Membership in The Bike Project at Urbana-Champaign is valid at both the Campus Shop and the Downtown Urbana Shop.
Requirements: An interest in or passion for bicycling and sustainable transportation is required. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references via email to: jmroedl@illinois.edu. Please include "Student Assistant Position" in the subject line. Please include a copy of weekly class schedule and any other time commitments.
Skills: Previous bicycle repair experience, membership in The Bike Project of Urbana Champaign, and familiarity with the Campus Shop would be preferred but are not required. Familiarity with social media, college campuses, and educational work would be helpful. Preference will also be given to applicants eligible for Federal Work Study.
Campus Bicycle Shop_Funding Award and Acceptance
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:Campus Bicycle Shop_Funding Award and Acceptance Letter_Signed.pdf
Campus Bicycle Shop_Funding Award and Acceptance Letter.docx
CBS Funding Source Breakdown.pdf
Fall 2012 Project Status Update Campus Bike Shop.docx
Letter of Support FS_Campus Bicycle Shop.pdf
LetterofSupportTBPCBS.pdf
SSC_Application_Step 2_CBS.xlsx
volunteer training
Associated Project(s):James Roedl did a volunteer training showing three people the specifics on how to overhaul hubs. It was a great event.
New Shop Manager Hired for Campus Bicycle Shop
Associated Project(s):James Roedl has been hired as the new Campus Bicycle Shop Manager, replacing Ken Sutto. James' first day of work is May 28, 2013. Ken's last day is June 14, 2013, giving the two managers roughly 3 weeks of overlap for training and orientation. The shop will remain open during regular hours, Monday-Thursday, 2-6pm and Friday, 2-5:30pm. The Campus Bicycle Shop Manager reports to the Sustainability Coordinator in Facilities & Services (Morgan Johnston), and is funded jointly by the University and The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign. James can be contacted at jmroedl@illinois.edu.
Funding request submitted to SSC for FY14
Associated Project(s):F&S requested $30,266 funding from the SSC for the Campus Bicycle Shop for fiscal year 2014. The funding was awarded, contingent on not requesting additional funding in future years.
According to the funding award letter, "Because SSC grants are intended as seed or bridge funding, this grant was approved with the understanding that this project will not seek SSC funding in future years."
Revised Facility Use Agreement
Associated Project(s):During summer 2012, the UI worked with The Bike Project to update the Facility Use Agreement, and clarify the collaborative relationship between the two entities.
Attached Files:Funding request submitted to SSC for FY13
Associated Project(s):In February 2012, The Bike Project submitted a funding request to SSC for $39,872. In March 2012, the SSC approved this funding.
During summer 2012, the University and The Bike Project revised their Facility Use Agreement to clarify their collaborative working relationship. The SSC sent a clarification letter regarding this update and subsequently completed a revised award letter.
Campus Bike Project Funding Agreement
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:Campus Bike Project Funding Agreement Spring 2012.pdf
Campus Bicycle Shop Updated Agreement Letter September 2012.pdf
Campus Bike Project LTR_MB edits.docx
Campus Bike Project March 2012 Funding Award Letter.docx
Campus Bike Project.jpg
Campus Bike Project_Expansion of Service.pdf
March 2012 Funding Award Letter.docx
SSC-Campus Bike Project Letter Final.docx
SSC-Campus Bike Project Letter.docx
SSC-Campus Bike Project Letter.pdf
TBPRevisionsofFacilityUseAgreement.pdf
Updated Funding Award and Acceptance Letter_September 2012.docx
Campus Bike Center Funding Letter
Associated Project(s):This proposal seeks to fund 50% of the cost of part-time shop manager position as transition assistance to become fully self-supporting. This grant will help the Campus Bike Project become a financially sound, self-sufficient, self-funded shop, where all operating costs are recouped through memberships and the sale of recycled refurbished bicycles, new and used parts and accessories. The Campus Bike project is a cooperative where students can learn how to repair and maintain their bike for transportation throughout the year. The campus bike project provides significant services toward increasing bicycle use on campus, and has received significant previous investment from F&S, the Committee and the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability. The Student Sustainability Committee is in favor of funding a grant in the amount of $7,500.
Attached Files:Sustainability committee award letter - Campus Bike Project.pdf
Sustainability committee award letter - Campus Bike Project.docx
SSC Final Allocation Approval - Campus Bike Project.pdf
SSC Final Allocation Approval - Campus Bike Project.docx
Campus Bike Project.pdf
LOI - Campus Bike Project.pdf
Response - Campus Bike Project.docx
2010 Summary Report for Campus Bike Project
Associated Project(s):This 2010 Campus Bike Project Annual Report was created by volunteers at The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign.
Attached Files:Funding request submitted to SSC for FY12
Associated Project(s):In Fall 2010, The Bike Project requested $7,500 in funding from SSC for 50% of a half-time shop manager. The SSC approved this request.