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Veo Cosmo-e feedback form, Pilot extended
Associated Project(s):Veo Cosmo-e pilot feedback form has ended. The preliminary results shows support to bring the Cosmo-e to the campus, and the pilot has been extended into the fall semester. We will review the comments in more detail over the next few weeks and publish the final report.
Cosmo-e pilot on campus this summer
Associated Project(s):Beginning Monday, May 22, the university and bike sharing partner Veo will launch a pilot program to explore the use of Cosmo-e bikes on the Urbana campus. During the trial, the motorized class two e-bikes will be allowed to operate on university streets and dedicated bicycle lanes. Rental bikes were previously restricted to pedaling only in these areas.
The program will run through Monday, August 7, at which point the ridership data and community feedback will be used to review the status of the service and determine future usage guidelines for the bikes before the start of the fall semester. Requirements for the pilot will also consist of strict geofencing restrictions for the class two e-bikes to protect pedestrian safety by properly balancing active transportation modes, including the following:
- Enforcing no-ride zones for the Main Quad, South Quad, Bardeen Quad, North Quad, Ikenberry Quad, and the trails of the Arboretum
- Maintaining existing prohibitions for sidewalks and multi-use shared paths
- Allowing parking only in designated university bicycle racks
- Regulating slower device speeds while on campus property (8 MPH maximum in primary areas)
Riders will receive more information, such as route maps and general reminders, from Veo before the pilot program begins. For questions about the upcoming pilot, contact hello@veoride.com. Additional resources are available on the Bike at Illinois website.
Improving mobility options for students, faculty, and staff continues to be one of the university’s top transportation priorities. The pilot is the latest example of collaborative efforts to offer greater bike sharing availability and flexibility while maintaining the highest safety standards throughout the U of I’s jurisdictional locations.
Read more at Campus Pilot Project for Veo Motorized Bikes
Campus Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) spring 2023
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the final presentation for the CTAC spring 2023. Watch the meeting recording here: https://uofi.box.com/s/mid9gjqnhyziake9txcdf9jee08rgx6h
Attached Files:News Gazette article: Just Askin' | Veo bikes or scooters?
Associated Project(s):Please see the attached the article by Ethan Simmons of the News Gazette published on March 20, 2023. You can also read the Just Askin' | Veo bikes or scooters? online.
Attached Files:Veo bikes redeployment - spring 2023
Associated Project(s):Veo is starting to redeploy vehicles on campus in the coming weeks! They plan to begin redeploying bikes tomorrow, 3/16, with a goal to reach full deployment (750) by 4/8.
Law student group - weekly meeting 2/15/23
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad met with Warren Lavey, Matt Musipa, Emily Sajkowski, and Habeeb Adekola on Feb 8, 2023. We discussed the concession agreement and the dissolution of the Bike Share IGA between the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and to incorporate the relevant information from the IGA to the concession agreement.
The student group will share the draft amendment during the next week's meeting. Sarthak Prasad will get them a contract template (ZipCar) for reference. The student group will send the final draft by Friday, February 24, 2023, so that Sarthak Prasad can do a final review before sending it to the Contract Specialist by Feb 28, 2023.
Law student group - Update to the Veo Contracts
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad met with Warren Lavey on Feb 3, 2023 to discuss the possibility of working with some students from Department of Law to work on the amendment of the University's concession agreement with Veo. Matt Musipa, Habeeb Adekola, and Emily Sajkoski showed interest in this project. The initial introductory meeting was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 with all mentioned to discuss the project and the timeline. F&S TDM has to provide the Contract Specialist with the suggested amendments by the end of February.
Veo rideship - August - December 2022
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership overview for the month of August - December 2022
Campus Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) fall 2022
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the final presentation for the CTAC fall 2022. Watch the meeting recording here: https://uofi.box.com/s/6fp2xuq2qnwv4vgm34itku4pbdy2bioy
Attached Files:Veo rideship - June and July 2022
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership overview for the month of June and July 2022.
Attached Files:Veo - May 2022 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership overview for the month of May 2022.
Attached Files:Veo - April 2022 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership overview for the month of April 2022. Veo introduced Cosmo-e in April 2022 in Champaign and Urbana. These cosmo-e are not allowed to be parked or use the throttle on-campus on University property.
Attached Files:Veo - March 2022 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership overview for the month of March2022.
Attached Files:Campus Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) spring 2022
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the final presentation for the CTAC spring 2022. We also talked about abandoned bicycles and Campus Landscape Master Plan during this meeting. Also watch the meeting recording and read the chat from during the meeting: https://uofi.box.com/s/lv1xbqlcevdp6f2dfmiep2fpx3cq2zde
Veo - December 2021 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership information for December 2021.
Attached Files:Veo - November 2021 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership information for November 2021.
Attached Files:Veo - October 2021 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership information for October 2021.
Attached Files:Veo - September 2021 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership information for September 2021.
Attached Files:Veo - August 2021 ridership overview
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the ridership information for August 2021.
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