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Present: Yael, Rod, Fernando, Jennifer, Tania, Bob, Kirsten,
Sue
NEXT CYCC MEETING: MARCH 31, 2004 OLD JAIL
Two of Yael’s students, Gregory and Nicole, explained
the walkability projects that they are working on in Yael’s
class. One group is developing GIS map of walking routes (utilitarian
and scenic) and intends to create pamphlets using the map
that also include written directions and accessibility ratings.
This map could also go on CYCC web site as a PDF. Another
group is conducting a cost comparison of walking, biking,
public transit, and driving for 4 common utilitarian routes
(e.g., Cornell-Commons, Commons-Wegman’s). Students
selected routes using info gathered from an unscientific survey
of people at the mall, Northside P&C, Southside Community
Center, etc. They will also email the CYCC list serve for
feedback on the routes selected. These are 2 of 4 CYCC related
projects underway in Yael’s class. The other two are
focused on a smart growth index and car-sharing. A 5th group
is looking at the feasibility of a trolley. We decided to
organize a public presentation of the students’ work
– to occur the evening of April 27.
CYCC will be at Earth Day at DeWitt Park on April 25. Another
opportunity to showcase students’ work. RIBS will do
bike maintenance.
Jeff Olson visit was productive. Tompkins County has been
selected as a pilot for Olson’s research project, Initiative
for Healthy Infrastructure. Article on visit appeared in the
Mar 3 Ithaca Times.
Robert Smith Award given by Trust Company funds a student
to work on community project. Opportunity to build on student
projects underway. CRP will match funds ($1500) for student
summer projects. The City has expressed interest in a Transportation
Management Agency that would assess and manage travel demand
downtown – e.g., census of employees, who works where,
match folks for carpools, identify buildings with showers,
provide policy incentives, options open to employers that
they were not aware of, etc. – similar to what Cornell
does. Jennifer will contact Tim Logue (sp?) to inform of Smith
Award. City could apply for student to do initial research.
Could also connect with other programs like Cornell Tradition
for students.
Ithaca Parade – June 3, 2004 –Ideas: Bike Bossa,
Pedestrian Polka (request to march next to the Scandinavian
Fiddlers; a cardboard TCAT bus – invite the crowd to
participate by hopping on the bus; Give Your Car a Rest –
with car in a nightgown followed by alternatives – bike/tandem,
unicycle, walk, bus, rollerblade, skate, car-sharing, kids
and parents walking. Pass out pamphlets developed by Yael’s
students on cost comparison and walking routes. Have big signs
stating messages. Michael Smith and David Kay will take lead
on organizing with subgroup of folks interested (Rod, Tania,
others? – Kirsten getting that list to David).
Spring CYCC Event – We’ll hold a CYC Week the
week of April 25. This includes Earth Day and the public presentation
by Yael’s students on April 27. There is also a Critical
Mass ride on April 29, and the Cornell Bike-Pedestrian Safety
Committee meets on April 29. Rick Manning is willing to lead
a walk on the canal walkway. Contact others who might hold
an event that we could publicize as part of the week’s
activities. Email the list serve when dates are confirmed
so that we don’t overbook certain dates. Amy in Sue’s
shop can work on brochure. Ted to post info on web site. Last
year marketing was a challenge. David has contacts with Ithaca
Journal. Jennifer will contact Wendy Skinner with Ithaca Times.
FYI
Last year’s International Carfree Day was Sept 22. See
http://www.22september.org/.
International Walk to School Week will be Oct 4-8, 2004. National
Walk to School Day on Oct 6. See http://www.walktoschool.org/.
Submitted by Tania Schusler, March 19, 2004
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