The document summarizes discussions from the July 21, 2014 City Council meeting regarding an update to the city's bike plan. Key points from surveys of residents and stakeholders about bike amenities, comfortable bike corridors, and the plan update were presented. Over 1,900 residents participated in the most recent survey. The presentation addressed expanding bike racks, shelters, and sharing throughout the city as well as designing new comfortable corridors for safer biking. Future corridors under consideration through 2017 were listed.
Fulton Market Streetscape Meeting - CDOT discussed recommended improvements to Fulton Market between Halsted Street to Ogden Avenue. Gateway Arch Update and project timeline.
Utilizing Public Spaces in Neighborhood Business DistrictsScott Priestle
Report to the Price Hill Plan economic development committee on ways to utilize public spaces for economic development. Specific focus on St. Lawrence Square.
Water Works Design Team - SCAPE, Rogers Partners, James Lima Planning + Design - presented this Water Works design-in-progress in Minneapolis.
Click through for insights into this dynamic public space on the mighty Mississippi's only natural waterfall, along with detailed slides of the designers' suggestions for landscape design, year-round park programming and integrating with the site's urban surroundings.
For more on the project, please visit http://mplsparksfoundation.org/projects/water-works.
About the Department of General Services:
The mission of the Department of General Services (DGS) is to elevate the quality of life for the District with superior construction, first-rate maintenance and expert real estate management. By building and maintaining safe and green state-of-the-art facilities which foster economic growth and elevate educational environments, our trusted and skillful employees create modern and vibrant communities across all of the District of Columbia.
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Follow DGS on Twitter, Facebook, and Visit Our Website!
Follow DGS on Twitter at @DCDGS - Facebook at facebook.com/dcdgs
Visit DGS at dgs.dc.gov
A presentation about strategies for urban development. Presented by Pallavi Kalia Mande with the Charles River Watershed Association during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2014 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
On May 1st the Parks Foundation and Minneapolis Park Board hosted a community open house, unveiling the evolved design concept for Water Works park on the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis. At the open house, community members were invited to offer input on the new design concept. This presentation was given by the design team during the open house, highlighting the history of Water Works, project timeline, and cultural resources.
The presentation was given by:
Bruce Chamberlain – Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Kate Lamers - MPRB Water Works Project Manager
Anne Ketz - The 106 Group
Tom Whitlock – Damon Farber Landscape Architects
Joan Soranno – HGA
Max Musicant – The Musicant Group
Learn more about Water Works at https://goo.gl/x03GKe
Fulton Market Streetscape Meeting - CDOT discussed recommended improvements to Fulton Market between Halsted Street to Ogden Avenue. Gateway Arch Update and project timeline.
Utilizing Public Spaces in Neighborhood Business DistrictsScott Priestle
Report to the Price Hill Plan economic development committee on ways to utilize public spaces for economic development. Specific focus on St. Lawrence Square.
Water Works Design Team - SCAPE, Rogers Partners, James Lima Planning + Design - presented this Water Works design-in-progress in Minneapolis.
Click through for insights into this dynamic public space on the mighty Mississippi's only natural waterfall, along with detailed slides of the designers' suggestions for landscape design, year-round park programming and integrating with the site's urban surroundings.
For more on the project, please visit http://mplsparksfoundation.org/projects/water-works.
About the Department of General Services:
The mission of the Department of General Services (DGS) is to elevate the quality of life for the District with superior construction, first-rate maintenance and expert real estate management. By building and maintaining safe and green state-of-the-art facilities which foster economic growth and elevate educational environments, our trusted and skillful employees create modern and vibrant communities across all of the District of Columbia.
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Follow DGS on Twitter, Facebook, and Visit Our Website!
Follow DGS on Twitter at @DCDGS - Facebook at facebook.com/dcdgs
Visit DGS at dgs.dc.gov
A presentation about strategies for urban development. Presented by Pallavi Kalia Mande with the Charles River Watershed Association during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2014 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
On May 1st the Parks Foundation and Minneapolis Park Board hosted a community open house, unveiling the evolved design concept for Water Works park on the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis. At the open house, community members were invited to offer input on the new design concept. This presentation was given by the design team during the open house, highlighting the history of Water Works, project timeline, and cultural resources.
The presentation was given by:
Bruce Chamberlain – Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Kate Lamers - MPRB Water Works Project Manager
Anne Ketz - The 106 Group
Tom Whitlock – Damon Farber Landscape Architects
Joan Soranno – HGA
Max Musicant – The Musicant Group
Learn more about Water Works at https://goo.gl/x03GKe
Activating Your Active Tourism Potential
Towns, cities, states and provinces are making major efforts to establish themselves as active travel destinations with a strong sense of place and local character. This fast-moving, interactive workshop will feature examples from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe on how to create great destinations, connect with agencies, and convert active travel's popularity into better biking and walking for locals.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jim Sayer Adventure Cycling Association
Title: Complete Freeways: Evaluation of Florida's Bicycles on Limited Access Facilities Pilot Program
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: The Florida "Bicycles on Limited Access Facilities Pilot Program" has improved three limited access bridges to allow use by bicyclists. Bridge modifications include conventional and innovative improvements. Before and after data suggest that these pilot projects have been beneficial and a full evaluation will be conducted to see if the program could be expanded to other limited access facilities in Florida.
Presenters:
Presenter: David Henderson Miami-Dade MPO
Co-Presenter: Stewart Robertson Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
RV 2014: Can We Get There from Here? First and Last Miles by Genevieve HutchisonRail~Volution
Can We Get There from Here? First and Last Miles AICP CM 1.5
Pasadena, Charlotte and Boulder have all gotten creative to connect their first and last miles. Learn how as we explore what's often the last piece of the transportation puzzle. See how bicycle and pedestrian improvements can provide access to busy corridors and enable everyone to start and complete their trips. First and last miles can take many forms: Investigate a range of solutions here.
Moderator: Dylan Jones, Architect, Gensler, Los Angeles, California
Carlos Hernandez, AICP, Principal, Fox Tuttle Transportation Group, Boulder, Colorado
Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte, North Carolina
Whitney Pitkanen, Senior Project Manager, CALSTART, Pasadena, California
Genevieve Hutchison, Senior Transportation Planner/Bicycle Program Coordinator, Denver, Colorado
SBA & City of Evanston Economic Injury Webinar - 4/1/2020cityofevanston
Stephen Konkle from the Small Business Administration (SBA) presents options for City of Evanston businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 disaster. Includes information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
Discussion Topics
Survey Summary: Paulina Albazi
Bike Amenities: Rajeev Dahal
Comfortable Corridors: Suzette Robinson
2014 Bike Plan Update: T.Y. Lin International
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Bike Plan Survey #2
Survey Title Date Respondents
Bike Plan Update Survey #2 May 2014 1,981
Transit Poll June 2014 391
Snow Survey March 2014 236
Bike Update Survey #1 September 2013 575
Evanston Community Health Survey August 2013 478
Yellow Line Survey #1 May 2011 454
Yellow Line Survey #2 October 2011 426
Recent Survey Comparisons
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Outreach Locations Paper Surveys
1st Ward Meeting 48
ETHS and SYEP 72
Farmers Market 46
Fleetwood Seniors Meeting 35
Church and Orrington 14
NU Arch 45
South Library (Main and Chicago) 19
NU Arch 32
Purple Line (Benson) 48
Independence Park Plant Sale 16
Teen Advisory Committee (Main Branch) 13
Library- Central St. 11
Library-Main Branch 20
Bike to Work-Bike and Brew Event 2
Starlight/5th Ward Meeting-Twiggs Park 11
Super Senior Day-Levy Center 30
1,519 On-line Surveys and 462 Paper Surveys
Bike Plan Survey #2
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Connection to Evanston Totals
Evanston Resident 1,310
Work in Evanston 701
Evanston Visitor 471
Bike Plan Survey #2
Who were the respondents?
Biking Skill Level Totals
Recreational 1,386
Commuter 966
Expert 495
Not a bicyclist 158
Demographics Totals
Child/Teen 116
Adult 1,185
Senior 198
Minority 106
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Respondents 80% and above 70% and below
Category Total Percentage Percentage
Recreational 1,386 56% 44%
Commuter Bicyclist 966 62 % 38%
Expert Bicyclist 495 65% 35%
Not a Bicyclist 156 30% 70%
Child/Teen Bicyclist 116 30% 70%
Adult Bicyclist 1,185 60% 40%
Senior Bicyclist 198 60% 40%
Bike Plan Survey #2
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Quiz Results
7. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
More education and awareness is recommended for all groups.
Evanston’s goal is to have 80 at 80
Bike Plan Survey #2
Key Survey Point
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8. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
Bike Amenities – Bike Racks
• Survey – 74% prefer regularly
spaced bike racks
• Grant funded – 2014/15
35 Bike Lockers
200 Bike Racks
• City funded - $20,000/per year
130 Bike Racks on rails
• Location Request via 3-1-1
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• Survey:
82% would like more
shelters
• Spring 2015 - on
Orrington by the Library
Bike Amenities – Bike Shelters
Stewart Ave. at Central St.
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• Survey:
59% would use it
84% picked train stations as
ideal starting point.
Meaning major
employers/destinations
would be the ending
points
• Work with major
employers as potential
funding partners
Bike Amenities – Bike Sharing
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• Commuters via bikes
2000 Census - 630
2010 Census - 843 ( 46% Increase)
• Sept. 2001 counts compared to Oct. 2013 counts at 13 specific
locations: 36% increase
• 16% of students and seniors are biking on Evanston roadways
• 67% of non-experts are biking on Evanston roadways (Recreational
and Commuter)
• This is why comfortable corridors and connections are so important
Comfortable Corridors
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Comfortable Corridors
In Evanston it is a bike facility with additional safety
measures that provides increased separation from
traffic for recreational, senior, and student bikers.
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What is a Comfortable Corridor?
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Comfortable Corridors
• Off street paths such as the Lakefront and North
Shore Channel Path
• On street paths such as the protected bike lanes on
Church St. and Davis St.
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Where do they exist?
14. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
Comfortable Corridors
• Sheridan Rd. – Chicago Ave. to Isabella St.
• Chicago Ave. – Sheridan Rd. to Davis St.
• Dodge Ave. – Howard St. to Church St.
• James Park Path/Hartrey – Howard St. to Oakton St.
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Future Locations Currently Under Design for 2015
15. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
Comfortable Corridors
• Church St. – Chicago Ave. to Lakefront
• Davis St. – Ridge Ave. to Mason Park
• Church St. – Dodge Ave. to McCormick Blvd.
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Future Locations Under Review for 2015
16. City Council Meeting July 21, 2014
Comfortable Corridors
• Chicago Ave. – South Blvd. to Howard St.
• Hinman Ave./Chicago Ave. – South Blvd. to Davis St.
• Lincoln St. – Green Bay Rd. to Lincolnwood Dr.
• Green Bay Rd. – Emerson St. to Isabella St.
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Future Locations Under Consideration
CIP 2015 to 2017
