All Discussions Tagged 'Plan' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:24:05Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Plan&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCook County Long Range Transportation Plantag:thechainlink.org,2014-03-07:2211490:Topic:8017422014-03-07T21:49:04.811ZShawn A Conleyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ShawnAConley
<p>The state of Illinois had done a survey similar to this a couple of years ago, and now Cook County is doing a survey as well. Please take a moment to voice your concerns about transportation problems on the survey. </p>
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<p>Here is the link. <a href="http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html">http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html</a></p>
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<p>If you ever ride on the south side, particularly 83rd St, please point out that dreadful…</p>
<p>The state of Illinois had done a survey similar to this a couple of years ago, and now Cook County is doing a survey as well. Please take a moment to voice your concerns about transportation problems on the survey. </p>
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<p>Here is the link. <a href="http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html">http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html</a></p>
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<p>If you ever ride on the south side, particularly 83rd St, please point out that dreadful viaduct near Vincennes. If you have any streets that you'd like to remind others to put on their surveys, let's use this forum to point them out.</p> Illinois Department of Transportation Launches State Bikeway Plan Request for Proposals (RFP)tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-01:2211490:Topic:6004912012-10-01T04:24:46.460ZState of Illinois DOT--Bicyclinghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/StateofIllinoisDOTBicycling
<div><p><span class="font-size-4">Hey Chainlink...Spread the word on our State Bikeway Plan RFP and help advance bicycle policy across Illinois!</span></p>
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<p><span>The Illinois Department of Transportation has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a <span style="color: #ff0000;"><b>State Bikeway Plan</b></span>. The RFP was released on September 25<sup>th</sup>, 2012 and will remain open until <b>October…</b></span></p>
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<div><p><span class="font-size-4">Hey Chainlink...Spread the word on our State Bikeway Plan RFP and help advance bicycle policy across Illinois!</span></p>
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<p><span>The Illinois Department of Transportation has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a <span style="color: #ff0000;"><b>State Bikeway Plan</b></span>. The RFP was released on September 25<sup>th</sup>, 2012 and will remain open until <b>October 16<sup>th</sup></b>, <b>2012 </b>at <b>1:30pm CST</b>. An overview is printed below and the RFP is located on the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.purchase.state.il.us/ipb/IllinoisBID.nsf/frmBidDocFrameset?ReadForm&RefNum=22024123&DocID=FDE3FF66D20004AA86257A8400693E7B&view=viewSolicitationsOpenByDate" target="_blank">Illinois Procurement Bulletin, Illinois BID web portal</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span><b><u>For RFP-related inquiries:</u></b></span></p>
<p>Christy Davis<b> </b>(<a href="mailto:Christy.Davis@Illinois.gov" target="_blank">Christy.Davis@Illinois.gov</a>)</p>
<p><span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(217) 785-8492</a></span></p>
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<p><span><b>Overview</b><b> (Reference Number: 22024123)</b></span></p>
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<td width="702" valign="top"><p><span>The Department of Transportation is seeking a vendor to develop a State Bikeway Plan. The plan will become a component of the AGENCY's Long Range State Transportation Plan which is currently underway and scheduled for completion by December 31, 2012. The Agency is looking for a plan that will help determine what the existing bikeway accommodations are, where they need to be in the near and long-term, and what type of investments are required to meet those needs. To establish a baseline for the existing bikeway system the Vendor will be required to collect and examine existing bikeway plans from agencies throughout the state which have developed bikeway plans for their region. A State Bikeway Plan must meet state and federal requirements, help identify potential corridors for future investments, evaluate and identify projects that provide the best benefits for the region and/or state, educate the public on state and federal regulations and programs related to bicycle accommodations, explore best practices and innovative ideas to improve safety, and guide the evolving development of this growing modal option. Input from the public and special interest groups will be critical to this effort. In addition, the State Bikeway Plan will investigate methodologies which can be used to guide project selection based on benefits and other related factors.</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Stay Informed...</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span>Join the Illinois Department of Transportation </span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Bicycling Listserv</span> </strong><span>to stay abreast of IDOT's current bicycling initiatives. Just send a blank email to<strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:join-dot-bicycling@lists.illinois.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">join-dot-bicycling@lists.illinois.gov</span></a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span>Contact <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:gabriel.sulkes@illinois.gov" target="_blank">Gabe Sulkes</a><strong> </strong>for inquiries related to non-motorized transportation in Illinois and visit the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://dot.state.il.us/" target="_blank">Illinois Department of Transportation</a> webpage for more information.</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Gabriel Sulkes</b></span></p>
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<div><span><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial,sans-serif" size="2">Phone 312.793.0478</font></font></span></div>
<div><span><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial,sans-serif" size="2">Fax 312.793.1251</font></font></span></div>
<div><a href="mailto:gabriel.sulkes@illinois.gov" target="_blank">gabriel.sulkes@illinois.gov</a></div>
</div> Stay involved in Chicago's Streets for Cycling Plan 2020tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-14:2211490:Topic:4933942011-12-14T16:41:29.037ZActive Transportation Alliancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ActiveTransportationAlliance
<p>Chicago's Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 will guide the development of 150-250 miles of innovative bikeways—including protected bike lanes—that will make bicycling a safe and easy option for everyone in Chicago. CDOT held an Open House Dec. 10 and will hold five more public meetings and two webinars in 2012. In addition, CDOT has set up Community Advisory Groups in nine regions around the city to gather input for the plan outside of public meetings. Each group is led by volunteer co-leaders…</p>
<p>Chicago's Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 will guide the development of 150-250 miles of innovative bikeways—including protected bike lanes—that will make bicycling a safe and easy option for everyone in Chicago. CDOT held an Open House Dec. 10 and will hold five more public meetings and two webinars in 2012. In addition, CDOT has set up Community Advisory Groups in nine regions around the city to gather input for the plan outside of public meetings. Each group is led by volunteer co-leaders (see below) and is open to volunteers who want to get involved outside of the public meetings to provide more focused, in-depth input.</p>
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<p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.chicagobikes.org/public/SFC.php">http://www.chicagobikes.org/public/SFC.php</a> . For general questions or comments about the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020, please contact <a href="mailto:streetsforcycling2020@gmail.com">streetsforcycling2020@gmail.com</a>.</p>
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<p>Garfield Park Conservatory – Jensen Room</p>
<p>300 N. Central Park Ave.</p>
<p>Wednesday, January 18th, 2012</p>
<p>6 – 8 p.m., presentation begins @ 6:30</p>
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<p>Woodson Regional Library – Auditorium</p>
<p>9525 S. Halsted St.</p>
<p>Wednesday, January 25th, 2012</p>
<p>6 – 8 p.m., presentation begins @ 6:30</p>
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<p>Sulzer Regional Library</p>
<p>4455 N. Lincoln Ave.</p>
<p>Wednesday, February 1st, 2012</p>
<p>6 – 8 p.m., presentation begins @ 6:30</p>
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<p>Webinar #1</p>
<p>Friday, February 3rd, 2012</p>
<p>12 – 1 p.m. CST</p>
<p>Reserve your Webinar seat now at: <a href="http://goo.gl/CGq6M" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/CGq6M</a></p>
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<p>Webinar #2</p>
<p>Monday, February 6th, 2012</p>
<p>6 – 7 p.m. CST</p>
<p>Reserve your Webinar seat now at: <a href="http://goo.gl/iLphG">http://goo.GL/iLphG</a></p>
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<p>Additional two public meetings TBD.</p>
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<p><b>Community Advisory Group co-leaders</b></p>
<p>City Area Map: <a href="http://www.chicagobikes.org/pdf/AreasMap_Final.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.chicagobikes.org/pdf/AreasMap_Final.pdf</a></p>
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<p>(1) South Side<br/> Chris West, <a href="mailto:c.west21@yahoo.com">c.west21@yahoo.com</a><br/> John Hobson, <a href="mailto:JHobson@sga-youth.org">JHobson@sga-youth.org</a></p>
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<p>(2) Southeast Side<br/> Oboi Reed, <a href="mailto:ooboir@gmail.com">ooboir@gmail.com</a><br/> Derrick James, <a href="mailto:JamesDe@amtrak.com">JamesDe@amtrak.com</a></p>
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<p>(3) Far South Side<br/> Anne Alt, <a href="mailto:s4c.south@gmail.com">s4c.south@gmail.com</a><br/> Peter Taylor, <a href="mailto:s4c.south@gmail.com">s4c.south@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>(4) Southwest Side<br/> Phil Sipka, <a href="mailto:psipka@hotmail.com">psipka@hotmail.com</a><br/> Demond Drummer, <a href="mailto:ddrummer@teamworkenglewood.org">ddrummer@teamworkenglewood.org</a></p>
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<p>(5) Mid-Southwest Side<br/> Jen James, <a href="mailto:dhin@gmx.net">dhin@gmx.net</a><br/> Raul Gonzalez, <a href="mailto:raul@workingbikes.org">raul@workingbikes.org</a></p>
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<p>(6) West Side<br/> Johanna Thompson, <a href="mailto:jobetterblues@yahoo.com">jobetterblues@yahoo.com</a><br/> Steven Lane, <a href="mailto:thestevenlane@gmail.com">thestevenlane@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>(7) Northwest Side<br/> Alice O'Laughlin, <a href="mailto:olaughlin.alice@gmail.com">olaughlin.alice@gmail.com</a><br/> Rick Hunter, <a href="mailto:rickhan1@comcast.net">rickhan1@comcast.net</a></p>
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<p>(8) North Side<br/> Michelle Stenzel, <a href="mailto:Michelle@KairiesStenzel.com">Michelle@KairiesStenzel.com</a><br/> Margo O'Hara, <a href="mailto:mkohara1@gmail.com">mkohara1@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>(9) Central Area<br/> Bob Aiken, <a href="mailto:bob@fultonriverdistrict.org">bob@fultonriverdistrict.org</a><br/> Greg Borzo, <a href="mailto:gborzo@comcast.net">gborzo@comcast.net</a></p>
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<p>- Lee Crandell, Active Trans</p> CDOT launches Facebook page for Streets for Cycling Plan 2020tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-18:2211490:Topic:4816722011-11-18T00:04:53.744ZActive Transportation Alliancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ActiveTransportationAlliance
<p>CDOT has launched a new Facebook page for the next city bike plan at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StreetsForCycling2020">http://www.facebook.com/StreetsForCycling2020</a> . Their first post:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>The purpose of this project is to identify a network of bicycling facilities throughout Chicago that will ensure all Chicagoans, from children riding to school to senior citizens riding to the grocery store, feel safe and comfortable riding their bike on the city's…</em></p>
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<p>CDOT has launched a new Facebook page for the next city bike plan at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StreetsForCycling2020">http://www.facebook.com/StreetsForCycling2020</a> . Their first post:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>The purpose of this project is to identify a network of bicycling facilities throughout Chicago that will ensure all Chicagoans, from children riding to school to senior citizens riding to the grocery store, feel safe and comfortable riding their bike on the city's streets.</em></p>
<p><em>Your input and involvement is critical to the success of this project. We ask that you share with us your thoughts and ideas on how Chicago can become the most bicycle-friendly city in the U.S.</em></p>
<p><em>Over the coming weeks and months, we will be sharing information about activities and meetings regarding the plan as well as ways that you can provide direct feedback on the creation of Chicago's 2020 bicycle network.</em></p>
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<p>Stay tuned and Like their Facebook page to stay informed! Active Trans will also work to keep Chainlinkers in the loop as the planning process moves forward.</p>
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<p>- Lee Crandell, Active Trans</p> Can The Chainlink Afford New Ning Pricing Plans?tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-20:2211490:Topic:2129502010-07-20T21:48:52.782ZSpencer "Thunderball" Thayer!https://thechainlink.org/profile/SpencerThunderballThayer
<img src="http://static.ning.com/about/images/new/logo-home.png" style="float:right;"/><a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Mini</a> is 2.95 a month, <a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Plus</a> is 19.95, and <a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Pro</a> is 49.95. Certainly this site cannot choose the bare minimum Mini plan due to the 150 member limit so what plan will Leah be choosing and can she afford it? If not who can help?
<img src="http://static.ning.com/about/images/new/logo-home.png" style="float:right;"/><a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Mini</a> is 2.95 a month, <a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Plus</a> is 19.95, and <a href="http://www.ning.com/plans">Pro</a> is 49.95. Certainly this site cannot choose the bare minimum Mini plan due to the 150 member limit so what plan will Leah be choosing and can she afford it? If not who can help?