SSC Final Report: Campus Bike Parking Overhaul, Phase 1
Associated Project(s):
SSC funded the Campus Bike Parking Overhaul, Phase 1 project in FY12 for $225,000. Please see attached the final report pertaining to this project.
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Projects Updates for Upgrade Bike Parking U-loops
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Donut Hole bike parking inventory as of 4/7/2020
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the inventory spreadsheet.
Transportation iCAP efforts in progress
Associated Project(s):Hello Transportation SWATeam members,
Thank you again for your willingness to help our campus achieve the Climate Leadership Commitments. There is great value provided by the bi-weekly meetings of student, faculty, and staff representatives evaluating our progress and recommending additional actions campus units could take.
The following is a list of current activities I am aware of, and suggestions I have about useful next steps. I am happy to follow up with you on any of these, as needed.
Thank you very much,
~Morgan
Additional bike racks purchased in FY17
Associated Project(s):The Unviersity purchased an additional 16 3-loop, 20 4-loop, and 50 5-loop rail-mounted bicycle racks from RJ Thomas Manufacturing Co. Inc. in FY17. These bike racks were received in Spring 2017.
April 21st, 2017 Meeting
Associated Project(s):Meeting Minutes 4/21/17
In attendance:
Ximing Cai
Pete Varney
Brian Farber
Yanfeng Ouyang
Summary:
This meeting serve to continue discussion on campus fleet, bike parking, and campus parking. Also, Ximing Cai was introduced to the team.
Topics:
Discussion on Campus Fleet
November 2016 Bike Parking Letter to SSC
Associated Project(s):The purchase of new bike racks
Associated Project(s):The University purchased 25 3-loop, 35 4-loop, and 70 5-loop rail-mounted bicycle racks from RJ Thomas Manufacturing Co. Inc. These bike racks were recieved in October 2016
bike rack map is being updated
Associated Project(s):The Illinois map has a category called bike racks. These were added based on a student survey done several years ago. The Active Transportation Coordinator is working with GIS Specialist James Whitacre, and student volunteers, to update the data and the campus map. This should be completed during FY17.
Bike Parking Directory updated in April 2015
Associated Project(s):New 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop rail-mounted bike racks have arrived!
Associated Project(s):The University requested bids from vendors in FY15 for the purchase of 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop bike racks. RJ Thomas Manufacturing Co. Inc. were one of those who responded to this bid. The University received these new 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop bike racks from this vendor in Spring 2015.
How to add a bike rack to campus map
Associated Project(s):Joel Steinfeldt in the Office of Public Affairs is the key contact for adding a bike rack to the campus map. To add a bike parking area, you will need to provide Joel with the location for the map, a small description (eg. 15 U-loop racks at Building Name), and a picture of the bike parking area. This information and photo can be emailed directly to Joel's attention, and he will add the information to the campus map.
New Bike Racks have arrived!
Associated Project(s):The University purchased 34 1-loop Challenger Plus - (3 Bike) - Surface Flange - Stainless Steel from Graber Manufacturing, Inc./Madrax Bike Racks, in 2013. These bike racks were installed at the Art & Design Center at the University of Illinois.