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2020 Bicycle Friendly University Application PreviewLeague of American BicyclistsAll applications must be submitted through the online form at apply.bikeleague.org by 11:59pm PDT on August 25, 2020.For more information about the BFU program, please visit bikeleague.org/university.

Please note: There is a $100 application fee to apply for the Bicycle Friendly University designation. Discounts are available—see http://bit.ly/BFUFee to learn more. If you believe you are eligible for a discount, please contact [email protected] to receive your discount code. Payment is due upon application submission, and may be paid by check or credit card. Invoicing is available for schools with Purchase Order systems.

Application ContentApplication Intro.........................................................................................................................................................................2

Web and Social Media Presence......................................................................................................................................3

Contact Information.................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Primary Application Contact............................................................................................................................................ 3

Additional University Contacts........................................................................................................................................4

University Profile........................................................................................................................................................................5

Campus Population...............................................................................................................................................................6

Engineering................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Policies and Design Standards.........................................................................................................................................6

Automobile Parking..............................................................................................................................................................7

Bicycle Parking and End-of-Trip Facilities.................................................................................................................8

Bicycle Access on Transit................................................................................................................................................ 10

On and Off-Road Bicycle Facilities...............................................................................................................................11

Other Bicycle-Related Amenities.................................................................................................................................14

Engineering Bonus Points...............................................................................................................................................14

Education..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Awareness Campaigns & Information Sharing......................................................................................................14

Classes & Training.............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Education Bonus Points................................................................................................................................................... 19

Encouragement.........................................................................................................................................................................19

Updated August 26, 2019

http://bikeleague.org/university

http://apply.bikeleague.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://bit.ly/BFUFee


Bike Share...............................................................................................................................................................................20

Access to Bicycle Repair Services................................................................................................................................22

Route-Finding Support.....................................................................................................................................................23

Encouragement Bonus Points.......................................................................................................................................23

Enforcement............................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Theft Prevention..................................................................................................................................................................23

Public Outreach....................................................................................................................................................................24

Bicycle Safety & Enforcement Policies.......................................................................................................................25

Enforcement Bonus Points............................................................................................................................................. 26

Evaluation & Planning........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Staffing and Committees..................................................................................................................................................26

Planning, Funding, and Implementation...................................................................................................................30

Ridership & Safety Metrics..............................................................................................................................................32

Evaluation & Planning Bonus Points..........................................................................................................................34

Final Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Supplementary Materials..................................................................................................................................................... 36

Application Intro

College/University Name (as you’d like it to appear on award materials):

Has the college/university applied to the Bicycle Friendly University program before?

Yes, for this campus. (Renewal Application)*

Yes, but only for another campus.**

No (New Application)

*What year was your most recent BFU application submitted?

*What was the result of that application?

No Designation

Honorable Mention





Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

**Please list the name and award level for all other campuses of your college or university that have previously applied for the BFU designation.

Web and Social Media Presence If awarded, the following links will appear on your BFA Award Profile on the League's Connect Locally Map. University Bike Program Website: University Bike Program Twitter URL:University Bike Program Facebook URL:

Contact Information

Primary Application ContactFirst Name:

Last Name:

Relationship to University:

Faculty/Staff

Student *If student, please provide faculty or staff supervisor’s address and contact information.

Job Title:

Department:

Phone:

Email Address:

Street Address:





City:

State:

Zip:

Additional University ContactsList the names, email address and affiliation of all other individuals that are working with you on this application. (Up to ten additional contacts allowed in online form.)

Are any bicycle, active transportation, or transportation equity advocacy groups active on campus?

Yes*

No*If yes, please provide information for up to ten organizations:

Organization Name:

Organization Type:

Student Advocacy Organization

Student Club or Team

Student Government/Subcommittee

Employee Commuter Club

Staff/Faculty Council

Campus Advisory Committee

Campus Department or Office

Campus Bike Shop/Bike Co-op

Campus Bike Share/Rental Program

Local Community Advocacy Organization

Local Bike Club or Team

Local BPAC or Related Committee

Local Bike Shop/Bike Co-op

Local Bike Share/Rental Program

Other**

**If other, please describe:





Organization Website:

Primary Contact Name:

Primary Contact Email:

University Profile

Note only one campus should be included per application.

A1. Name of Institution (Include campus name, if applicable)

A2. City:

A3. State:

A4. President/Chancellor/top official (include title)

A5. Type of Institution

National/Regional University

Liberal Arts College

Baccalaureate College

Technical College

Community College

Career College

A6. Type of Campus

Urban

Suburban

Rural

A7. Is your college/university located in a League of American Bicyclists designated Bicycle Friendly Community?

Yes

No




http://www.career.org/membership/apscu-member-companies/educational-members/


Campus Population

A8. Total campus enrollment: (Please include all undergraduate, graduate, part-time, and full-time students. Most recent data available is fine.)

A9. Number of on-site faculty and staff: (Please include all part-time and full-time faculty and staff.)

A10. Percent of students living off campus:

A11. City population:

A12. What is the average commute distance of the students living off campus? (in miles)

Engineering

Policies and Design StandardsB1. What engineering policies or programs does your institution have for accommodating bicyclists? Check all that apply.

Institutional Complete Streets Policy

Community-wide Complete Streets Policy that the college/university adheres to

Bicycle Accommodation Policy

Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management program

None of the above

B1a. Provide a link or upload a PDF to any policy or program checked above.

B2. What tools are in place to ensure implementation? Check all that apply.

Implementation checklist

Design manual

Training

Oversight by bicycle program coordinator/ manager

Other*

None of the above

*B2a. If other, please describe (50 word limit)




http://green.olemiss.edu/bicycle-pedestrian-accommodation-policy/

http://ipf.msu.edu/resources/campus-master-plan/principles/circulation.html


B3. How does your college/university ensure your engineers and planners accommodate bicyclists according to AASHTO, MUTCD and NACTO standards? Check all that apply.

Offer general training

Offer a FHWA/NHI Training Course

Hire outside consultants to train staff or review plans

Send staff to bicycle-specific conferences/training

Require project consultants to have bike/pedestrian qualifications

Offer staff membership to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Design Manual

None of the above

B4. How do your college/university policies ensure there are end-of-trip facilities for bicyclists? Check all that apply.

Bike parking ordinance/policy for existing buildings

Bike parking ordinance/policy for all new developments

Bike parking ordinance/policy for all parking garages

Policy requiring showers in non-residential buildings

Policy requiring lockers in non-residential buildings

Bicycles are permitted in most campus buildings

Policy that allows bike parking to substitute for car parking

Requirement for new developments to meet LEED silver standards or higher

None

Automobile ParkingB5. How many annual on-campus automobile parking permits are available each year per total campus population?

N/A - No automobile parking offered on campus

N/A - Unlimited automobile parking (no permit required to park)

1-5%

6-25%

26-55%




http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/planning/facilities.cfm

http://www.apbp.org/

http://www.pps.org/pwpb2014/

https://bookstore.transportation.org/item_details.aspx?ID=1943


56-80%

81-100%

B6. How much is charged annually for an automobile parking permit? Check all that apply.

N/A - No automobile parking offered on campus

No charge

$1-$100

$101-200

$201-$500

$501-$1000

$1001-$2000

$2001 or more

B7. Does the university/college provide any of the following automobile parking-related benefits? Check all that apply.

Occasional Parking Pass

Preferred parking for carpooling

Free/Subsidized parking for all faculty

Free/Subsidized parking for all staff

Free/Subsidized parking for all students

Free/Subsidized parking for some faculty

Free/Subsidized parking for some staff

Free/Subsidized parking for some students

None of the above

Bicycle Parking and End-of-Trip Facilities

B8. How many bicycles can be accommodated by the bike parking at your college/university?

B9. What is the ratio of bicycle parking to your total campus population (spaces:individuals)?




https://parking.wustl.edu/parking/permits/Pages/occasional-parking-program.aspx


1:1

1:2

1:3

1:4

1:5 or more

B10. What type of bicycle parking do you provide on campus? Check all that apply.

Bike racks

Covered bike racks

Bike lockers

Bike depot/hub/station(s)

Indoor bike room(s)

Bike cages/Secure bike parking areas

Long-term storage during winter/summer breaks

None of the above

B11. At which campus locations do you provide bike parking? Check all that apply.

Dormitories

Libraries

Classroom buildings

Dining halls

Athletic fields

Recreation centers

Administrative buildings

Transit stations

Research labs

Off-campus college/university-owned housing

None of the above





B12. Does your bike parking meet the bicycle parking guidelines recommended by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)?

All (100%)

Most (50-99%)

Some (20-49%)

Few (1-19%)

None (<1%)

B13. Are students allowed to park their bikes in their dorm rooms?

Yes

No

N/A – no on-campus housing

B14. Do you provide any of the following for students, faculty, and/or staff who commute to campus by bike? Check all that apply.

Locker rooms in non-residential buildings without charge

Shower facilities in non-residential buildings without charge

Discounted or complimentary gym membership

Stand-alone public bicycle repair station(s)

Stand-alone public air pump(s)

None of the above

Bicycle Access on Transit

B15. Does your college/university have a transit service (including Shuttles, Night Ride, etc.)?

Yes

No

*B15a. Are transit vehicles equipped with bike racks?

All

Most

Some




http://www.cumtd.com/the-inside-lane/how-to-use-the-bus-bike-rack-in-10-steps/

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps/map_repairStation.pdf

http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/BikingAtStanford.shtml#repair-stand

http://www.apbp.org/?page=Publications


Few

None

On and Off-Road Bicycle Facilities B16. What is the centerline mileage of your total campus road network?

B17. How many centerline miles of this network are under the college/university’s control?

B18. What is the centerline mileage of your total shared-use path network on campus?

B19. List the current centerline mileage of the following facilities on campus that meet or exceed current AASHTO or NACTO standards.(Write “0” if facility is not present on campus.)

B19a. Bike lanes (incl. standard, contra-flow, left-side) (ridable surface ≥4 feet)B19b. Protected/buffered bike lanes or cycle tracks (one-way or two-way)B19c. Bike boulevardsB19d. Shared lane markings (sharrows) (miles)B19e. Signed bike routesB19f. Paved shared use pathsB19g. Natural surface shared use pathsB19h. Singletrack

B20. In what other ways have you improved on-road conditions for bicyclists? Check all that apply.

N/A - No roads on campus

All campus roads have been closed to motor vehicle traffic

Some campus roads have been closed to motor vehicle traffic

Campus-wide traffic calming

Colored bike lanes

Speed limits 20 mph or less on campus streets

Bike cut-throughs

Way-finding signage with distance and/or time information

Bicycle roundabouts

Remove on-street car parking





Speed tables to calm traffic

Car restrictions/car-free zones

Other*

None of the above


B21. In what ways have you reduced conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians on off-street pathways and sidewalks? Check all that apply.

Parallel but separated paths for bicyclists and pedestrians

Signage or markings on shared use paths

Dismount zones

Dismount regulations during high-traffic periods

Education/awareness campaign

Other*

None of the above


B22. Are there any signalized intersections on your campus?

Yes*

No

*B22a. How do you accommodate bicyclists at signalized intersections in your college/university? Check all that apply.

Video or microwave detection for demand-activated signals

Demand activated signals with loop detector (and marking)

Push-buttons that are accessible from the road

Timed signals

Signals timed for bicycle speeds

Bicycle Signal Heads

Advanced Stop Line or Bike Box





Protected intersection

Colored bike lanes in conflict areas

Intersection crossing markings for bicycles

Refuge islands

Right corner islands (“pork chops”)

None of the above

B23. Is there anything beyond routine roadway maintenance that you do on behalf of cyclists? Check all that apply.

More frequent bike lane/path/trail sweeping

Paths/trails cleared same time or before roadway

Potholes are cleared within 24-48 hours

Specific snow/ice clearing policy or practice to keep bike infrastructure (bike racks, paths, etc.) usable in winter

Policy or set schedule for routine maintenance of bike facilities, such as repainting bike lanes

Established budget for routine maintenance of bike facilities, such as repainting bike lanes

Other*

None of the above

*B23a. If other, describe (100 word limit)

B24. Do you accommodate bicyclists during construction (detour routes, signage, etc.)?

Yes*

No

*B24a. If yes, please describe or link to policy or standard operating procedure for accommodating bicyclists during construction. (250 word limit)

B25. How does your college/university facilitate reporting of bicycle facility problems? Check all that apply.

Email/ phone report to maintenance department

Online reporting tool like SeeClickFix

Online feedback form





Host in-person forums to solicit input and feedback

Other*

None of the above

*B25a. If other, describe. (100 word limit)

Other Bicycle-Related Amenities

B26. Which of these bicycling areas, facilities, or amenities do you have at your college/university? Check all that apply.

BMX track

Velodrome

Indoor cyclist training facility

Cyclocross course

Mountain-bike park

Pump tracks

Bicycle-accessible skate park

Snow/Fat tire bike trails

Signed loop route(s) around the campus

None of the above

B27. Which of the following safety amenities are available on your campus? Check all that apply.

Emergency call boxes/phones along trails/ paths

Street lighting on all roads

Lighting on all shared-use paths

None of the above

Engineering Bonus PointsB28. Describe any other infrastructure features or improvements at your college/university that promote bicycling. (250 word limit)





Education

Awareness Campaigns & Information SharingC1. What do you do to ensure that incoming students, faculty and staff are educated on safe bicycling and driving? Check all that apply.

Bike safety video(s)

Educational bike tours of campus

Presentation to all incoming students, faculty, and staff

Handouts/tabling at resource fairs

Bicycling information included in Student Handbook

Information in all welcome packets for new students, faculty, and staff

Information in parent newsletter, parent handbook, or other communications targeting students’ parents or families

Other*

None of the above

*C1a. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

C2. What have you done in the last 18 months to educate motorists and bicyclists on sharing the road safely? Check all that apply.

Public service announcements

Campus newsletter/paper article

Bicycle ambassador program

Newspaper column/blog on bicycling

Dedicated bike page on college/university website

Billboards/ digital billboards

Share the Road signs

Share the Road information in campus driver's education/parking permits

Safety information provided with bike registration or for bike share users

Test required for bicyclists with bike registration or for bike share users

Test for motorists applying for/renewing parking permits




http://bike.temple.edu/

https://parking.wustl.edu/transportation/Documents/WUSTLCampusBikeMap.pdf

http://bikeleague.org/ridesmartvideos


Other*

None of the above

*C2a. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

C3. Do you have or participate in a ticket diversion program? Check all that apply.

Motorists

Cyclists

None

Classes & Training

C4. Which of the following options are available on a regular basis at your college/university? (Please include classes for non-students as well)

C4a. Smart Cycling (formerly Traffic Skills 101 ) or equivalent full-day classes -- including classroom and on-bike instruction.

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Not regularly scheduled/ by request only

Never

C4b. Cycling Skills classes -- three to four hour classroom training courses

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually


Never

C4c. Commuter classes -- one/two hour classes




http://bikeleague.org/content/take-class

http://bikeleague.org/content/take-class

https://secure.taps.ucdavis.edu/beep/


Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually


Never

C4d. Bicycle maintenance classes

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually


Never

C4e. Physical education cycling classes (for credit)

Each term

Annually


Never

N/A – No Physical Education program offered

C5. How many individuals do you teach with these classes (C4a-e) annually?

C6. Do any of the above classes specifically target:

Women

Families with young children

Non-English speakers

People of Color

Low-income populations

LGBT+ community





ADA community

None of the above

C6a. If yes, how? (150 word limit)

C7. Are there bicycle-related course offerings in transportation planning, policy, engineering or public health?

Yes*

No

*C7a. Please list and describe courses offered. (250 word limit)

*C7b. Do any of your bicycle-related courses engage with the outside community in real-world bicycle planning or advocacy?

Yes

No

*C7c. If so, please describe how. (250 word limit)

C8. How many League Cycling Instructors are active on your college/university campus?

0

1

2-4.

5-10.

11+

C9. Has your college/university hosted a League Cycling Instructor seminar in the past two years?

Yes

No

C10. Does your college/university subsidize employees or students who attend LCI seminars elsewhere?

Yes

No





C11. Does your college/university have driver training for any of the following professional drivers that includes information on sharing the road with bicyclists? Check all that apply.

College/university staff

Campus transit operators

Police

Operators of university/college-owned vehicles

Law enforcement students and/or staff

None of the above

Education Bonus Points

C12. Describe any other education efforts in your college/university that promote bicycling. (250 word limit)

Encouragement

D1. How do you promote bicycling at your college/university? Check all that apply.

Frequent organized rides

President/Board-led Ride

Campus bike tours

Celebrate National Bike Month or Bike to Work/School Days

Trail construction or maintenance day

Participate in the National Bike Challenge

Car-free days

Commuter events

Mentoring program for new riders

Cash incentives or other rewards program for cycling

Bike valet parking at events

Other

None of the above*




https://nationalbikechallenge.org/leaderboards/schools?schoolType=college_uni

http://bikeleague.org/bikemonth


*D1a. If other, please describe. (200 word limit)

D2. List the signature cycling events at your campus or community (e.g. bike festivals, major rides and races). (500 word limit)

D3. Does the college/university sponsor or actively support any of these events?

Yes*

No

N/A – no events

*D3a. If yes, how? (150 word limit)

D4. Do any of these events specifically target the following groups? Check all that apply.

Women

Families with young children

Non-English speakers

People of Color

Low-income populations

LGBT+ community

ADA community

None of the above

N/A – no events

D4a. If yes, how? (150 word limit)

D5. Does your marketing department promote bicycling at the college/university to potential and current students/staff?

Yes*

No

*D5a. If yes, how? (150 word limit)

D6. Are there cycling teams, clubs, or other student groups at your college/university? Check all that apply.

Student bicycle advocacy organization





Employee Commuter Club

Recreational Bike Clubs (road or mountain)

National Mountain Bike Patrol

Racing clubs or teams (road, mountain, cyclocross, track, triathlon, etc.)

BMX or freestyling clubs or teams

Bike Polo clubs or teams

None of the above

Bike ShareD7. Does your college/university have or participate in a bike share or rental system?

Yes*

No

*If your campus has more than one bike share or rental system, please provide answers to D7a-e for up to 5 programs/systems.

*D7a. Name of program:

*D7b. Program website:

*D7c. How many bikes are in the system?

*D7d. What kind of program is it? Check all that apply.

Community-wide bike share program that is also available on campus

Discounts for students to Community-wide bike share program

Discounts for staff & faculty to Community-wide bike share program

Campus-specific bike share program(s)

Automated kiosk-style bike share system

GPS-enabled (dockless) bike share system

GPS-enabled bike share system with stations or docks (includes semi-dockless)

Short-term bike rentals /check-outs

Long-term bike loan (term or longer)

Bike library




http://www.uwyo.edu/rec/outdoor-program/bike-library.html

http://blogs.dickinson.edu/dickinsonbikes/green-bikes-program-5/

http://blogs.dickinson.edu/dickinsonbikes/red-bikes-program/

https://move.unc.edu/bike/bikeshare/

https://parking.uncg.edu/sustainable-transportation/limebike/

http://www.stonybrook.edu/sustainability/biking-at-stony-brook/wolf-ride-bike-share.shtml


Departmental bike share

Cargo bikes for use by campus staff/student workers

Unregulated program (i.e. Yellow Bike)

Other**

**D7d1. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

*D7e. Who is permitted to use the system? Check all that apply.

The public

Students

Staff/Faculty

Access to Bicycle Repair Services

D8. What is the ratio of your total campus population to specialty bicycle retailers within a 5-mile radius of campus?

1 shop for every 1 -2500 students, faculty, staff

1 shop for every 2501-7000 students, faculty, staff

1 shop for every 7001-15,000 students, faculty, staff

1 shop for more than 15,001 students, faculty, staff

There are no specialty bicycle retailers located within a 5 mile radius from campus

D9. Does your college or university have a co-op or bike center?

Yes*

No

*D9a. Name of co-op/center:

*D9b. Website:

*D9c. Which of the following services does it offer? Check all that apply.

Bike repairs

DIY repair area

Safety classes





Maintenance classes

Commuter classes

Stolen bike registry recovery assistance

Bike valet parking services

Bike messenger services

Manage or assist on-campus abandoned bike program

Meeting place for bike-related clubs and groups

Distribution/sale of helmets, locks, and/or lights

Distribution of campus bike maps and/or safety materials

Other**

**D9c1. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

*D9d. How many years has it been in operation?

Route-Finding Support

D10. What bike-map and/or route finding information is available for your college/university which has been updated in the last 18 months? Check all that apply.

Online route finding service*

Online map*

Printed on-road bike routes map

Printed mountain bike trails map

Online bicycle amenities map *

Online bike parking map *

Printed bicycle amenities map

Printed bike parking map

None of the above

*D10a. Provide links to any online maps or resources checked above. (Provide up to 4 links below)




http://illinois.edu/map/view?skinId=0&categoryId=13

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps/map_repairStation.pdf


Encouragement Bonus Points

D11. Describe any other programs or policies that the college/university has to encourage bicycling. (250 word limit)

Enforcement

Theft PreventionE1. How does your college/university lower the risk of bicycle theft/loss? Check all that apply.

Bike registration

Signage or demonstrations to teach proper locking

Bike lock rentals

Free bike locks

Bait Bike program

Regular security patrols of bicycle parking areas

Stolen or impounded bikes recovery system

Marketing to educate students on lowering their chances of bike theft

None of the above

Public Outreach

E2. How does your campus police department interact with the student/staff bicycling community? Check all that apply.

Appointed law-enforcement point person to interact with bicyclists

Officers distribute bike safety/theft deterrent information

Officers provide bike safety education

Other*

There is currently no formal interaction

*E2a. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

E3. What enforcement campaigns are targeted at improving bicyclist safety? Check all that apply.




http://uwpd.wisc.edu/news/uwpds-bait-bike-program-making-a-difference-on-campus/


Helmet giveaways

Light giveaways

Targeting motorist infractions

Targeting bicyclist infractions

Positive enforcement ticketing

Other*

None of the above


E4. What percentage of patrolling police department/campus safety employees are on bike?

None

1-10%

11-20%

21-30%

31% or higher

E5. Are there any other campus public safety (e.g. EMS) employees on bikes?

Yes*

No

*E5a. If yes, please describe. (100 word limit)

E6. What kind of bicycle-related training is required for police officers or campus security? Check all that apply.

Basic academy training

International Police Mountain Bike Association

Law Enforcement Bicycle Association training

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Law Enforcement Training

Smart Cycling course

League Cycling Instructor/local cyclist presentation

Institute for Police Training and Development bicycle training





State or local bicycle training or certification for officers

Training on racial profiling awareness in multimodal transportation enforcement

No bicycle-specific training currently offered

Bicycle Safety & Enforcement Policies E7. Do your college/university policies treat bicyclists equitably and promote safety for all users? Include state or local traffic laws that are enforced on campus. Check all that apply.

There are specific penalties for failing to yield to a bicyclist when turning.

It is illegal to park or drive in a bike lane (intersections excepted).

There are penalties for motor vehicle users who 'door' bicyclists.

There is a ban on cell phone use while driving.

There is a ban on texting while driving.

The college/university uses photo enforcement for red lights and/or speed.

There is an ordinance requiring a 3 ft or greater passing distance.

It is illegal to harass a bicyclist.

Other*

None of the above


E8. Are there any prohibitions or restrictions on bicyclists at your college/university?

Yes

No

E8a. If yes, please describe. (250 word limit)

E9. Is there a policy or process in place to alleviate problems with abandoned bicycles left on campus?

Yes*

No

*E9a. If yes, please describe. (250 word limit)





Enforcement Bonus PointsE10. Describe any other programs or policies that the university/college has to enforce safe cycling. (250 word limit)

Evaluation & Planning

Staffing and Committees

F1. Do you have a Bicycle Program Manager or a contact person responsible for bike-related issues on campus (if there is no designated program manager)?

Yes*

No

*F1a. If yes, who is the Bicycle Program Manager?

Applicant

Other**

**F1a1. If other, provide name and contact information of Bicycle Program Manager.

*F1b. Please describe your current Bicycle Program Manager position. Check all that apply.

Full-time, paid staff position with bicycling issues included in the job description

Part-time, paid staff position with bicycling issues included in the job description

Faculty

Paid Student Intern

Staff member acting in volunteer capacity (bicycling issues not included in job description)

Volunteer Student (including student receiving academic credit for work)

Not a single position; Bicycle Program Manager responsibilities are shared by a committee or team

*F1c. Please describe how bicycling issues fit into the Bicycle Program Manager’s official job description. Check all that apply.

N/A – bicycling issues are not included in the official job description for this individual.




http://www.bikewalktwincities.org/news-events/news/interview-university-minnesota-campus-bicycle-coordinator-steve-sanders


Position is focused solely on bicycling issues.

Position is focused solely on active transportation issues (bicycling, walking, transit, etc.).

Position is focused on a variety of transportation issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of sustainability issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of health & wellness issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of campus recreation issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of campus safety issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of student affairs issues, including bicycling.

Position is focused on a variety of academic issues, including bicycling.

Other – Job description does include bicycling issues, but does not fall under any of the categories listed above.

*F1d. How long has this position existed?

N/A – Not a formal position

New this year

1-2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10 or more years

*F1e. What percentage of the Bicycle Program Manager’s time is spent on bicycling issues?

100%

76-99%

51-75%

26-50%

11-25%

10% or less

F2. How many hours each week do additional college/university employees and volunteers (not including the bicycle program manager) work on bicycle issues?





F2a. Faculty:

F2b. Staff:

F2c. Student employees:

F2d. Student or community volunteers:

F3. Do you have a Bicycle Advisory Committee or similar officially recognized committee that addresses bicycle issues?

Yes*

No

*F3a. Name of Committee:

*F3b. How often does the Committee meet?

Monthly

Bi-monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Does not meet regularly

*F3c. What percentage of the Committee’s time is focused on bicycling issues?

100%

76-99%

51-75%

26-50%

11-25%

10% or less

*F3d. Which of the following groups are represented or regularly attend the Bicycle Advisory Committee? Check all that apply.

Bicycle User Group

Law enforcement/ public safety division




http://massbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BACGuideFinal.pdf


Student government

Planning department

Facility services/ transportation department

Health and wellness

City/county/regional government staff

Faculty/researchers

Racing team/club

International Student Affairs, or similar group

Office of Diversity & Inclusion, or similar group

F4. Do you work with any of the following campus departments or groups to ensure that bicycle programming reaches all students on campus? Check all that apply.

International Student Affairs or similar office or student group(s)

Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Multicultural Affairs, or similar office or student group(s)

Other (please describe)

None of the above

F4a. If yes, please describe partnership. (250 word limit)

Planning, Funding, and Implementation

F5. Does your college/university have a comprehensive bicycle master plan?

Yes*

Bicycle plans are included in general Campus Master Plan**

Plan is currently under development

No

*F5a. What year was the plan adopted or most recently updated?

*F5b. Please upload or provide a link to the plan.

*F5c. Is there a dedicated budget for implementation of the plan?





Yes***

No

***F5c1. What is the designated annual budget for bike plan implementation? (in US Dollars)

***F5c2. Please describe funding source. (150 word limit)

**F5a. What year was the plan adopted or most recently updated?

**F5b. Please upload or provide a link to the plan.

F6. Is there a dedicated annual budget for the bicycle program or general bicycle expenses on campus?

Yes*

Funding is available for bicycle expenses, but there is no dedicated annual budget**

No

*F6a. What is the bicycle program’s annual budget? (in US Dollars)

*F6b. What is the source of the bicycle program’s annual budget? Check all that apply.

Automobile parking fees

Traffic enforcement/citation fees

Bike registration fees

Other bike-related service fees (e.g. summer bike storage, annual bike auctions, revenue from campus bike shop, etc.)

Student fee specifically for bicycle expenses

Other student fee (transportation, sustainability, outdoor recreation, etc.)

Deferred maintenance revenue

Revolving Loan Fund

Ongoing dedicated funding from administration

External private funding (donation or private foundation grant)

External public funding (federal, state, or local grant or matching funds)




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolving_Loan_Fund


Included in departmental budget (sustainability, campus recreation, etc.)

Other*

*F6c. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

**F6a. On average, how much funding is available for bicycle expenses annually? (in US Dollars)

**F6b. What is the source of this funding? Check all that apply.

Automobile parking fees

Traffic enforcement/citation fees

Bike registration fees

Other bike-related service fees (e.g. summer bike storage, annual bike auctions, revenue from campus bike shop, etc.)

Student fee specifically for bicycle expenses

Other student fee (transportation, sustainability, outdoor recreation, etc.)

Deferred maintenance revenue

Revolving Loan Fund

Ongoing dedicated funding from administration

External private funding (donation or private foundation grant)

External public funding (federal, state, or local grant or matching funds)

Included in departmental budget (sustainability, campus recreation, etc.)

Other*

*F6c. If other, please describe. (100 word limit)

Ridership & Safety Metrics

F7. Please share the most recent available ridership metrics or best estimates for your campus:

F7a. How many bikes are estimated to be on your campus on an average day during the school year? (If you are unable to estimate, please write “Unknown.”)

__________

F7b. On average, what percent of your student population rides a bike on campus at least twice a week during optimal weather?




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolving_Loan_Fund


Unknown /unable to estimate

<1%

1-4%

5-10%

11-15%

16-25%

26-40%

41-60%

>60%

F7c. On average, what percent of your employee population (faculty and staff) rides a bike on campus at least twice a week during optimal weather?

Unknown /unable to estimate

<1%

1-4%

5-10%

11-15%

16-25%

26-40%

41-60%

>60%

F8. How do you track bicycle usage on campus? Check all that apply.

Automatic counters

Periodic manual counts

Periodic bike rack counts

Travel diaries

Commuter surveys

Bicycle registration or permit system

Online or app-based tracking tool (e.g National Bike Challenge, Strava, etc.)





Other*

No formal tracking

*F8a. If other, please describe. (200 word limit)

F9. How many bicyclist/automobile crash fatalities have occurred in your college/university in the past five years?

0

1-5.

5 or more

Do not know

F10. How many bicyclist/automobile crashes have occurred in your college/university in the past five years?

0

1-10.

11 or more

Do not know

F11. How many non-automobile related bicyclist crashes (bicycle/pedestrian, bicycle/bicycle, or other) occur annually?

0

1-20.

21 or more

Do not know

F12. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce crashes and/or minimize conflicts between modal groups?

Yes*

No

*F12a. If yes, provide the link to the plan and/or describe. (200 word limit)

F13. Have you conducted a satisfaction survey of students and staff about bicycling at your college/university in the last 2 years?





Yes*

No*F13a. If yes, describe the results. (200 word limit)

F14. Has your campus conducted any of the following formal assessments related to bicycling in your college/university or surrounding community in the last 5 years?

Economic Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Other (please describe below)

None of the Above

F14a. For each item checked, please provide a description and any links or upload a PDF of the relevant assessment. You may also provide related attachments in the final “Supplementary Materials” section of the online application.

Evaluation & Planning Bonus PointsF15. Describe any other programs or policies your university/college has in place that evaluate and/or plan bicycling conditions, programs, and facilities. (250 word limit)

Final OverviewG1. What are the primary reasons your college/university has invested in bicycling? Check all that apply.

Improve quality of life/ health for students, faculty and staff

Connect community and campus

Provide affordable transportation options

Reduce car-parking demands

Support smart growth

Address climate change/environmental stewardship concerns

Decrease traffic congestion

Attract students

Respond to user demand

Improve bicyclist/pedestrian safety




http://industry.traveloregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2008portlandbicyclerelatedeconomyreport.pdf


Meet city, county, or state requirements

Other*

*G1a. If other, please describe. (50 word limit)

G2. What was your institution’s most significant achievement(s) for bicycling in the past two years? (200 word limit)

G3. What specific improvements does your college/university have planned for bicycling in the coming year? (200 word limit)

G4. What are the three primary reasons your college/university deserves to be designated a Bicycle Friendly University?

Reason 1: (100 word limit)



G5. What are the three aspects of your college/university most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists?

Aspect 1: (100 word limit)



G6. Are you planning any new projects based on your completion of the Bicycle Friendly University application?

Yes*

No

*G6a. If yes, please describe. (200 word limit)

G7. OPTIONAL: What are the biggest challenges you see to becoming more bicycle-friendly? (200 word limit)

G8. We often get requests for model BFU applications from aspiring universities. Would you be willing to share your application?

Yes





No

G9. How did you hear about the BFU program?

Supplementary Materials Optional: If you would like to share any supplemental materials to support your application, please upload your files. By submitting photos, you are granting the League of American Bicyclists the right to use your images to promote bicycling. (Uploads only available through online application).

Please submit your online application at http://apply.bikeleague.org.

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