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CleanAir Commuter ChallengeProgram Implementation GuideChicagoland Bicycle Federation and IIT Institute of Design, Spring 2008
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Contents
Project Objective, 3
Research Findings, 4
Concept Proposal, 9
Concept Validation, 21
Implementation Proposal, 26
Appendix, 32
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• get Chicago travelers to commute by bike
• get bike commuters to ride more frequently
Project Objective
clean airC40 Initiative, CMAQ
CDOT Bikes, CBF
City of Chicago, CATS reduce emission of VOCs
increase bike modesplit
Organization Goal/Objective
Our goal is to help potential cyclists overcome barriers and begin commuting by bicycle.
CMAQ = Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality ActCATS = Chicago Area Transportation StudyCDOT Bikes = Chicago Department of Transportation Bike ProgramCBF = Chicagoland Bicycle FederationVOCs = volatile organic compounds known to form pollutionbike modesplit = percent of traelers commuting by given mode
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Research Findings
The encouragement, advice and companionship of avid bike commuters can provide potential cyclists with the support they need to shift.
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Need to recognize utility of bike for transportation.• Assumption that bike is slower.
• Drivers seldom acknowledge the cost of insurance, maintenance, gasoline, and buying a car in its totality.
• Complacency in current mode of transportation, do not consider biking.
• Available information on cycling comes can appear biased.
Need to feel physically comfortable on the road. • New cyclists are unaware of tips
and tricks to make biking easier (i.e. comfort-able pants, fenders/panniers, appropriate bike, dollar bill in the tire, submersing tube to find a leak).
Primary Research | Understanding barriers to bike commuting
What do Chicago travelers need to try bike commuting?
CONNECT TO PERSONAL
VALUES
FEEL SOCIALLY COMFORTABLE
RECOGNIZE UTILITY
FEEL PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE
FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD
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Need to feel emotionally and socially comfortable as a cyclist.• Potential cyclists can worry about
perceptions of others at the o!ce.
• Lack of know-how and/or existing bike culture can prevent new cyclists from feeling welcome.
Need to connect cyclist to personal values.• Individuals have more interest in
bike commuting when it connects to their personal values.
Need to feel safe on the road.• Percieved danger on the road is the most common reason people
say they don’t commute by bike.
• False perception of danger is corrected through experiencing the roads first-hand.
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CONNECT TO PERSONAL
VALUES
FEEL SOCIALLY COMFORTABLE
RECOGNIZE UTILITY
FEEL PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE
FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD
community
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intangible
Existing initiatives in Chicago and worldwide favor physical solutions that serve the community as a whole.
Primary Research | Solving for potential cyclists needs
How do existing initiatives fulfill these needs?
Our opportunity lies in creating a solution that serves the social and emotional needs of the individual.
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Need to recognize utility of bike for transportation.
Understanding benefits through the explanation of an enthusiastic cyclist. Next to first-hand experience, the most e"ective transmission of information on the benefits of cycling comes from a trusted friend or coworker.
Mark now delivers co!ee by bike for a living in Madison, WI.
“This guy’s t-shirt said ‘Save $10,000 by sitting on your
ass.’ I asked him about it and he told me to switch to bike
commuting. I thought, ‘Hey, I should really do that.’”Mark, 10.23.07 interview madison_a02, 01.59.00
Need to feel physically comfortable on the road.
Learning tips and tricks from those who’ve used them.Experienced cyclists hold a wealth of information that can be passed down to mentees through example, co-experience or suggestion. Real, tangible information and the ability to ask questions also makes inexperienced feel welcome and builds confidence as a cyclist.
Need to feel safe on the road.
Easing transition to street riding with rider companionship.
Riding in a group or with a trusted friend or co-worker eases a new cyclist into street riding. Experienced cyclists can explain how to navigate the city, how to communicate with drivers and other cyclists, and how to prepare yourself for road and weather conditions.
The social and emotional needs of individual cyclists are best addressed by connecting them to the personalized support of experienced cyclists.
Primary Research | Solving for potential cyclists needs
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Dayo counts all the friends he’s gotten to start cycling. He especially enjoys the competitive and athletic aspects of biking.
“I try to get people into it. . . and not from a commuting standpoint
[since everyone lives close to campus]. They always say, ‘Oh, Dayo,
you seem so fit.’ I just say, ‘I bike. Do you bike?’”
Dayo, 10.23.07 interview madison_v01, 09.29.00
Need to feel emotionally and socially comfortable as a cyclist.
Connecting with other cyclists.Creating a welcoming environment for new cyclists is crucial to increasing ridership. By leveraging existing communities or interpersonal relationships, the need to identify with the larger Chicago bike community becomes less important.
Need to connect cycling to personal values.
Learning about biking from someone who understands your values.In order to explain to a potential cyclists what bike commuting may mean to them, or where it adds value in their life, we need to understand their individual situation. No one can do this better than those who are close to the individual or who understand their circumstances in terms of health, image, and/or politics.
Primary Research | Solving for potential cyclists needs
The social and emotional needs of individual cyclists are best addressed by connecting them to the personalized support of experienced cyclists.
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Concept Proposal
The CleanAir Commuter Challenge is a year round program designed to encourage travelers to commute by bike.
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PHASE !: PROMOTE TEAM BUILDING + COMMUNITY
CleanAir Commuter Challenge | Phase 1
GoalMake enhancements to the existing Bike Commuter Challenge that focus on team-building and engaging participants.
Action1. Shift the existing Bike Commuter Challenge to a point-based system.2. Reward participants for helping teammates with advice, maintenance and encouragement.3. Launch simple Facebook application to assist in logging/tracking progress and creating community.
Resources + timeframeEnhancements = immediate, no costFacebook application = 1 year, low cost
PHASE ": INCREASE SUPPORT FOR TEAMS
PHASE #: INCENTIVIZE SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES
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Help! I got a flat a block
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work!
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Organization
Public Agency - 500+
City of Chicago - Chicago Dept of Transportation
US EPA
Chicago Public Schools Central O!ce
Chicago Public Library
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
DuPage County Government
Public Agency - 100-499
City of Chicago--Department of Environment
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Village of Lombard
car trips eliminated
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Shift the existing Bike Commuter Challenge to a point-based system. • Connect participation to environmental good. • Make challenge more engaging and competitive for all riders - especially the experienced. • Provide better estimate of CO2 reduction based on average trip length in Chicago.
Phase 1 | Promote Teambuilding + Community
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Reward participants for helping teammates with advice, maintenance and encouragement. • Engage experienced riders in the Challenge beyond their regular commute. • Create a community of support within teams.
Simple enhancements will be made to the existing Chicago Bike Commuter Challenge to reward team support and increase engagement.
maintenance = 1pt
advice = 1pt
BCC reporting will shift from % of company participating to number of car trips eliminated.
Points are tallied to include work trips,
outside trips and teammate support.
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Phase 1 | Promote Teambuilding + Community
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Chicago Rank: 11thPoints This Competition: 1,632Points This Week: 272Mentor Bonus: 112All Time Points: 13,760
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Team and personal pages track individual and team progress, host communication, and compare team, city and national rankings. • Facilitate team management, communication, motivation and the sharing of knowledge.• Personalize CACC experience.• Encourage establishment of goals.• Conveniently provide all CACC-related information in one location.
Facebook application facilitates team interaction and engagement while spreading awareness.
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I’m a Mentor!Mentor Level: 3Contributions: 9Props: 24Total Mentor Bonus: 33
About me
Sarah GallopChicago Rank: 23rdTeam Rank: 1Total Trips: 38Mentor Level: 3Mentor Bonus: 33Total Points: 71
Team (52 Members)
I’m all Kinds of Crafty!Who says accountants can’t be artistic? There are three things that I’m passionate about in this world and not one of them involve an excel spreadsheet. If I could figure out a way to knit while I’m riding around on my bike and hanging out with my man, I’d be in heaven. I’ve been riding my bike everywhere I can for a few years now, so if you’ve got any questions about riding in the city, send them my way. Message!
Chicago Rank: 11thTotal Points: 1632
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Switch to “Rider Home” to log miles and track personal
progress and ranking amongst team, city and
national participants.
“Team Home” allows teammates to monitor cumulative progress against other teams in the city and nationwide. The page also brings together all teammember profiles and allows members to communicate via “The Wall.”
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How can I turn left at a three way intersection without risking my life?
Unless your bike can fly, avoid taking the Lakeshore path mid day and on weekends. You’re more likely to have an accident with a pedestrian than a car.
Mentor (3)
Riding with a friend to work increases your visabililty on the road.
Props: 4Details
If you’re coming into the city from the north side, Lincoln to Wells is the most “cyclist friendly” route. Dedicated bike lanes the whole way.
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What’s the best way to deal with the aggressive riders on Milwaukee? I’m just not that fast.
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I usually stay at work pretty late and have to ride home in the dark. Which streets have the best lighting?
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Phase 1 | Promote Teambuilding + Community
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Try and stop me! Razz me!Cheer me on!
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Gifts are given to and from team members to increase team support engagement throughout the event.
Team Messages, Cheering, Strawberry and Raspberry Gifts. • Facilitate communication between team captain, team members and company• Encourage team members by cheering them on, burning them with a strawberry, or razzing them to keep up the pace.
Tips and Tricks Library. • Provide low-commitment transitional step for experienced cyclists to engage in program• Easy to navigate.• Unique, first-hand information from CACC participants worldwide.• Build database of information to be tapped in creation of website.
Tips and tricks are posted to a well-organized
library for bike-related information.
Knowledge sharing and gift giving supplement community building and communication.
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PHASE !: PROMOTE TEAM BUILDING + COMMUNITY
CleanAir Commuter Challenge | Phase 2
GoalMake participating in the CleanAir Commuter Challenge easier to manage and more accessible, expanding its potential user base.
Action1. Launch comprehensive CACC website, which includes mapping capabilities and a comprehensive information source.2. Integrate information and registrants from Facbook application.
Resources + timeframeWebsite = begin after general acceptance of Facebook application and base of information is created, requires additional funding, management and development
PHASE ": INCREASE SUPPORT FOR TEAMS
PHASE #: INCENTIVIZE SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES
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Cheer me on! Try and stop me! Razz me!
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Team Captain: Alex CheekTeam Members: 52Total Trips: 1,520Mentor Bonus: 112Chicago Rank: 11th
Sarah GallopLevel 3 Mentor
Team Rank: 1Chicago Rank: 23rdTrips This Week: 6Total Number of Trips: 38Total Mentor Bonus: 33
CACC Home Team Home Rider Home Leader Board Cyclist Support Search Site
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Connecting Experienced and Inexperienced Cyclists Nationwide.
1. Register2. Start Riding
It’s that easy.Sign up!
The CleanAir Commuter Challenge is a year round program designed to encourage travellers to commute by bike.
Easy to ParticipateNow, it’s e!ortless to sign-up, join a team, log and track your performance, contribute to the community, cheer on your teammates and compete to be the most sustainable
Connect with CyclistsWhether in your own o"ce, or in a city across the country, connect with other riders to teach, learn and inspire.
RIde for SustainabilityEvery trip you log equals one less car on the road. By riding for clean air, we can work together to reduce carbon emissions on a large scale.
Phase 2 | Increase Support for Teams
Build on the information collected and functionality provided through the Facebook application to launch the destination for the CACC program. • Use Facebook community to market national expansion, creating exponential organic growth.• Incorporate informal tips and tricks collected in Facebook application.• Additional functionality such as wayfinding features and forums launched to further support cyclists.
CACC website increases usability, accessibility for participants.
Invite continued participation after initial weeklong event with ongoing short competitions.• Maintain Bike Week momentum while gaining nationwide participation.• Keep competitive motivation over extended period of time.
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Phase 2 | Increase Support for Teams
Forums, route mapping and instructional videos begin to connect experienced and inexperienced cyclists in a more meaningful way. • Route mapping feature helps to increase new cyclists’ self su!ciency, while continuing to encourage interaction from the larger community.• Forums provide new cyclists with the opportunity to have their concerns addressed directly.• Video tutorials (both CACC and community supplied) address cyclist concerns in an engaging format.
Short videos are provided, addressing the topics that new cyclists are most concerned with. The community has the opportunity to help build the video library.
Comprehensive knowledge base and wayfinding features provide greater cyclist support.
Where you are541 W. Demming, Chicago IL
Where you want to go350 N. LaSalle, Chicago IL Map My Route!
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Cyclists can map their route based on time, safety or the advice of experienced cyclists. The community can further assist each other by adding location specific tips to the map. This feature can be toggeled on or o!, along with the location of bike racks and bike stores.
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Maintenance ForumHelp with flats. Please!Displaying 6 of 13 posts see all
Got a hole in my tube the other day (3rd time in a week!) and I couldn’t figure outwhere it was. Any suggestions? I run a pretty tight schedule and lost time meansI’m late for work.
BarbraP, 4:53pm 12/03/07
Good advice fatniu! I agree. Jenny, if you’re getting flats that often, youmay want to do some preventative stu" like:1 - keep tire inflated to max (it’ll repel sharp objects)2 - get wider tires3 - they sell puncture-proof tire liners that go between the tire and tube4 - switch your front and back tires. it’s a pain . . . but the back tire wears faster,so if you alternate them, they’ll last longer. Good luck!
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Try pumping air into the tube until it’s stretched tight. You can usually hear air leaking, but if not, try running your hand around the tube to feel it.If you get a remote location, you can rub saliva over the hole or push it under water (like in an o!ce fountain). You’ll see bubbles.I usually mark it with a pencil immediately so I don’t have to go through the trouble again later. Hope that helps!
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Forums encourage a dialouge between cyclists, providing new cyclists with information that is directly relevant to their concerns.
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Phase 2 | Increase Support for Teams
Provide participants with the tools to self-promote. • Link to Cafepress to allow participants to create and sell gear branded with their team logo.• Provide poster templates that can be customized, printed and made visible throughout the o!ce.
Promote awareness through team and program marketing, and company sustainability recognition.
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Top Performer June 2009
The next competition starts in less than a week!Sign-up today by visiting: www.cleanaircommuterchallenge.com
You can also join via Facebook at: www.facebook.com/cleanaircommuterchallenge/accentureavengers
New Challenge Begins July 1st
Have Questions?Contact our team captain Alex Cheek at x404, or mentor Sarah Gallop at x733.
They’re always happy to answer questions about the CACC or cycling in the city.
accentureavengers
> We finished in 11th in Chicago last monthJoin us as we race for the lead in July!
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Customizable posters provide teams with visability and a chance to recruit within the o"ce.
Sustainability initiatives are becoming increasingly important to companies. Providing them with a way to promote their e!orts to their clients and shareholders will help to increase program adoption.
By partnering with Cafepress, teams can make and sell customized tee-shirts, stickers and other branded merchandise to promote team spirit and awareness.
Recognize the achievements of top performers • Host a leader board on the CACC website to publicly recognize high acheiving teams and companies.• Provide jpeg of CACC logo to top performers to place on their website or correspondence, publicising their sustainability e"orts.
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PHASE !: PROMOTE TEAM BUILDING + COMMUNITY
CleanAir Commuter Challenge | Phase 3
GoalMake logging trips more convenient and push broader acceptance of CACC through marketing to sustainable companies.
Action1. Develop trip counter.2. Package trip counter, marketing communications, CO2 reports, training guide and web access for company purchase.
Resources + timeframeTrip logger =Moderate development and production costsCompany packages = immediate implementation after launch of trip logger, moderate management/marketing necessary
PHASE ": INCREASE SUPPORT FOR TEAMS
PHASE #: INCENTIVIZE SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES
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Team Captain: Alex CheekTeam Members: 52Total Trips: 1,520Mentor Bonus: 112Chicago Rank: 11th
Sarah GallopLevel 3 Mentor
Team Rank: 1Chicago Rank: 23rdTrips This Week: 6Total Number of Trips: 38Total Mentor Bonus: 33
Develop CACC trip counter to attach to bike and upload trips at desk (1 wheel stop = 1 trip). • Make logging trips more convenient for riders. • Increase program accuracy.
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Simplify the process of logging trips for all program participants with development of a trip logging device.
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Cyclist attaches trip counter to bike wheel, similar to popular mileage counting devices.
USB device can be detached and used to upload trips counted to CACC website or Facebook application at user’s disposal.
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Company packages are created to incentivize companies to conveniently adopt and implement the CACC at their organization.
Package trip logger, marketing communications, CO2 reports, training guide and website access and market to companies. • Push broader acceptance by connecting CACC to company sustainability goals. • Make CACC program simple for companies to implement.
Phase 3 | Incentivize Sustainable Companies
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Logging tools for all participants.
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Cheer me on! Try and stop me! Razz me!
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IreneChong
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Team Captain: Alex CheekTeam Members: 52Total Trips: 1,520Mentor Bonus: 112Chicago Rank: 11th
Sarah GallopLevel 3 Mentor
Team Rank: 1Chicago Rank: 23rdTrips This Week: 6Total Number of Trips: 38Total Mentor Bonus: 33
Access to company-customized CACC website.
CO2 report for your
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Bi-annual CO2 reports track vehicle emissions saved by your company through this program.
Training guide assists human resources and/or company managers in implementing the program at their company.
Marketing communications. • Assist company and publicizing events.• Increase awareness and program participation through smart, cohesive marketing tactics. accenture
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Join us as we race for the lead in July!
The next competition starts in less than a week!Sign-up today by visiting: www.cleanaircommuterchallenge.com
You can also join via Facebook at: www.facebook.com/cleanaircommuterchallenge/accentureavengers
New Challenge Begins July 1st
Have Questions?Contact our team captain Alex Cheek at x404, or mentor Sarah Gallop at x733.
They’re always happy to answer questions about the CACC or cycling in the city.
accentureavengers
> We finished in 11th in Chicago last monthJoin us as we race for the lead in July!
A CleanAir Commuter Challenge
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Concept Validation
What are the benefits of the CleanAir Commuter Challenge to cyclists, participating companies, Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, and sponsor?
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Reportable to clients and shareholders
Furthers CO-2 reduction and other internal sustainability initiatives
Contributes to wellness of company employees
FOSTERS TEAM SPIRIT
Leverages pre-existing community and interpersonal relationships
Encourages stronger bonds between co-workers
Provides tools to help team members monitor each other’s progress and provide encouragement
Creates a sense of accountabilityProvides a group goal
CONNECTS TO COMMUNAL GOAL OF SUSTAINABILITY
Provides outlets for experienced cyclists to share their knowledge
Rewards experienced cyclists for mentoring a newer cyclist
Allows inexperienced cyclists to ask for help in a non-threatening environment
Addresses the common concerns shared by new cyclists
Supports tools that will increase accessibility and awareness of the program
Eases the burden of managing registration, team members and goals
Empowers individual team members to self-manage and report
Minimizes the challenges associated with forming a new team
Provides tools for convenient and accurate trip reporting
MAKES IT EASY TO PARTICIPATEENGAGES THE EXPERIENCED, SUPPORTS THE INEXPERIENCED
Value to Cyclists | User Benefits of the CACC
AConnecting Experienced and Inexperienced Cyclists Nationwide.The CleanAir Commuter Challenge . . .
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CONNECTS TO COMMUNAL GOAL OF SUSTAINABILITY
Value to Cyclists | Team Spirit, Communal Goals
“It would be great to see everyone’s progress so I’ll know who I can razz a little bit.” Todd, Pepper Group
“Within my o!ce, I have a pretty good idea of what guys would be interested in forming a team and participating.”
Jack, Carroll ArchitectsI’d explain our company’s goal of being more sustainable. I’d say ‘this is a way to really walk the walk.’” Todd, Pepper Group
Targeting pre-established groups can increase rider accountability.• Riders have less commitment/obligation in larger numbers or to people they have not met.
Pre-established relationships eliminate trust issues.
FOSTERS TEAM SPIRIT
Team spirit and group goals can be the most e!ective initiators.• Team size grows exponentially as more get involved.
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“I know I can find a suggested route online, but I would prefer to ask the opinion of someone who lives here and rides every day.” Peter, IIT Institute of Design student
ENGAGES THE EXPERIENCED, SUPPORTS THE INEXPERIENCED
“The biggest pain of the CTA is being on someone else’s schedule. So waiting for cyclists at a stop seems backwards.”Andrew, IIT Institute of Design student
Route mapping is a common passion and a common problem.• Creating maps encourages inexperienced
cyclists to ride without being too aggressive.• Experienced cyclists show excitement
in their knowledge of city streets, directions, and mapmaking.
Value to Cyclists | Engagement, Convenience
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Cyclists want to GO!• Scheduling regular rides can be inconvenient.• Di!cult for cyclists to ride together.
Varying levels of commitment are needed. • Forums and online information
source is a big first step.• 1 to many relationship provides
flexibility for mentor, mentees while making it easier to find shared connections [than 1 to 1 relationship].
MAKES IT EASY TO PARTICIPATE
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Commute trip reduction programs. To comply with state ordinances, many corporations are implementing Commute Trip Reduction Programs to encourage more e!cient commuter travel. One focus of CTR programs is the encouragement of biking and walking and the improvement of related facilities, i.e. bicycle parking and changing facilities.
Community Transit, a Snohomish County organization focused on assisting companies with commuter congestion, has been running a Bike Commuter Challenge for 8 years. The event has grown from 150 initial participants to 800 in 2007. Participating organizations include Boeing, University of Washington, and Alderwood Mall.
Value to Participating Companies | Success of Similar Initiatives
Nike’s “Traveling Responsibly? Accept the Challenge (TRAC)” program. Nike o"ers monthly prizes and incentives to employees at its World Headquarters and surrounding areas in the Portland, Ore. metropolitan area who can get to work by eliminating the use of a gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle.
Since the program began in 1992, it has reduced the company’s average drive-alone rate from 98% to 84%. In fiscal year 2006 ended May 31, 2006, based on an average round trip of 17.8 miles, Nike employees saved approximately 719,343 vehicle miles traveled by using alternative commute modes. That’s a saving of 35,967 gallons of gas. Nike also saved 40,413 vehicle trips in FY’05.
Chicago Bike Commuter Challenge. Currently a one week challenge during Chicago Bike Week, the existing Bicycle Commuter Challenge successfully gathered 1,600 employees from 130 organizations in 2006 and continues to grow.
Feedback from past participants:“It makes it more fun if you’ve got someone you know who can ride along side with and talk to . . . I totally love what they’re doing. I just wish I had more ammunition to convince people to do it more regularly” - Todd, The Pepper Group
“It’s easy to get a team together knowing what people will be interested. It just grows after that.” - Jack, Carroll Architects
Traveling Responsibly? Accept the Challenge!
Existing initiatives targeting pre-existing communities in a commuter challenge have met great success.
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Implementation Proposal
The ultimate goal of the CleanAir Commuter Challenge is to increase modesplit in Chicago. In order to successfully implement the CACC and to achieve this goal, we need your support.
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1. Create team spaces, profiles2. Allow for trip data input and progress tracking3. Rank participants, teams4. Create forums for teams to talk, schedule events
FACEBOOK APPLICATION
1. Change to trip counting2. Change to point system with
bonus for helping teammates
ENHANCE EXISTING BCC
2. Develop BCC logo and brand3. Create marketing communications4. User input based on routes, CO2 reports5. Package above and market to companies
COMPANY PACKAGES
1. Launch device
TRIP LOGGER
5. Develop and launch wiki6. Mapmaking feature
WEBSITE
3. Provide year-round short competitions
year 1 2 40
CACC Proposal | Implementation Plan (by Action)
1. Coordinate with Facebook App, open to all teams2. Compile existing secondary resources3. Create training materials4. Purchasing help and corresponding survey
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year 1 2 40
1. Create team spaces, profiles2. Allow for trip data input and progress tracking3. Rank participants, teams4. Create forums for teams to talk, schedule events
FACEBOOK APPLICATION
1. Change to trip counting2. Change to point system with
bonus for helping teammates
ENHANCE EXISTING BCC
2. Develop BCC logo and brand3. Create marketing communications4. User input based on routes, CO2 reports5. Package above and market to companies
COMPANY PACKAGES
1. Launch device
TRIP LOGGER
5. Develop and launch wiki6. Mapmaking feature
3. Provide year-round short competitions
WEBSITE
CACC Proposal | Support Needed with Website
1. Coordinate with Facebook App, open to all teams2. Compile existing secondary resources3. Create training materials4. Purchasing help and corresponding survey
What the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation seeks from sponsorship:
• additional funding to finance website development(estimated at $50-200,000/2ppl, 40 hrs/wk, 3-4 mos.)
• technology expertise/human capital to further develop site
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Value to Sponsor | Corporate Sustainability and Influence
Sustainable image to employees, shareholders and customers.Over the past decade, companies have come to recognize the importance of corporate sustainability, they have made commitments to shareholders recognizing this need, and joined councils and boards to support relevant initiatives.
While sustainability rises to the surface in the corporate world, consumer-facing companies have also projected their sustainable practices and viewpoints through media such as websites, tv ads, and event/initiative sponsorships. Consumers have responded, becoming more conscious shoppers and rewarding companies such as Whole Foods, American Apparel, and Patagonia.
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SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS WORLDWIDE BY YEAR Corporateregister.com
CORPORATE BOARDS AND INTIATIVES CUSTOMER FACING INITIATIVES
April 08 Domino Magazine illustrates consumers’ increasing interest in sustainable living.
The BP carbon footprint calculator is a part of their extensive sustainability website.
Budweiser SuperBowl commercial about recycling
What your organization gets through sponsorship:
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GOALThe Personal Sustainability Project program aims to incorporate principles of sustainability into the daily lives of employees.• improve individual health and wellness• better the environment• spread information on sustainability to families, neighbors, community
PLAN Employees design personal sustainability projects tailored to their own lives as well as goals that they voluntarily commit to meet.
Walmart initiatives include:• Workshops on carpooling, quitting smoking, and minimizing TV time• O"-site retreats and training• Written reports measuring participation
Employee Projects include: • Making healthier food choices• Volunteering in their communities• Using more environmentally-friendly products.
SUCCESS After five months of the pilot program (July - November 2006), employees reported:• 300+ associates quit smoking• 16 tons of paper, aluminum, and plastic have been recycled as part of pilot PSP e"orts• Associates collectively lost 2,000 lbs• Associates pledge to exercise more and have walked teh equivalent of two round trips between NYC and LA• 84% of employees in Denver market adopted PSPS
NYTimes.com
Celia Swanson of Houston area
Walmart rallies employees during PSP
encouragement seminar.
Value to Sponsor | Walmart Personal Sustainability Projects
“The program tests the assumption, if not conventional wisdom, that environmentalism and fitness are luxuries of the well-o!, inaccessible to a vast number of the nation’s working class because of hectic schedules, stretched budgets and bad habits.”NYTimes.com April 5, 2007
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Questions?
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Appendix
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Primary and Secondary Research AnalysisWhat patterns can be identified in our research?What principles can be established to inform our solutions?
Our Process | Design Planning at the IIT Institute of Design
Problem FramingWhat is the goal of the C40 intiative? Clean Air.
What is the goal of the City with regard to C40? Eliminate VOCs.
What is the goal of CBF with regard to C40? Increase bike modesplit.
How can we help CBF achieve this goal? Encourage Chicago travelers to commute by bike.
Secondary ResearchWhat existing intiatives have been used to solve this problem in Chicago?What existing initiatives have been used to solve this problem worldwide?What issues are reported by new or potential cyclists in blogs, websites, and forums?How is this problem influenced in the context of Chicago?
Primary ResearchWhat does a new or potential bike commuter need to begin riding?What barriers are making the decision more di!cult?How have current bike commuters overcome these barriers?
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Our Process | Design Planning at the IIT Institute of Design
Ideate and Systematize SolutionsWhat will solve for established design principles?How can these concepts be systematized?• Create 3 high level directions for prototype and testing.
Prototyping and Testing• Concepts are fleshed out, defined and illustrated.• Prototypes created including scenario boards, physical interfaces, key features depicted.• Prototypes are tested on potential market.• Create 3 high level directions for prototype and testing.
Research is evaluated and the most successful direction chosen for further definition and implementation.
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Communicate Concept
Our Process | Design Planning at the IIT Institute of Design
Develop and Define Features and Components• Brainstorm Workshop• Refinement based on evaluative user research• Evaluate options using analysis tools
Concept-specific Secondary ResearchWhat resources are need to implement this concept?What companies would be interested in sponsorship?What market incentives would help the concept take-o"?• Evaluate options using analysis tools
Concept Illustration
Concept Implementation Plan
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mental
community
individual
Home Zonesbike parking
bikes lanes
Bike to Work Week
helmet use encouragement
Safe Routes to Parks
Safe Routes for Seniors
Safe Routes to School
Drive with Care Shop by Bike
Bike Ambassadors
Bike shops (publicity)
Activity prescriptions
Go Healthy! Program
Low Income/MyBike
maps & publications
drivers ed
bike boxes
truck fixes
bike-friendly tra!c signals
bike boulevards
slow speed limits
separated bike lanes
tax on gas, cars
ban motor tra!c in CBD
safety awareness
free bike rental
bike tra!c flow
colored lanes
bike routes
bike paths
Commuter Challenge
physical
congestion charges
bike education in needy communities
CONNECT TO PERSONAL VALUES
FEEL SOCIALLY COMFORTABLE
RECOGNIZE UTILITY
FEEL PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE
FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD
CBF solution
barriers
OVERARCHING USER NEEDS
solution
enablers
community
individual CONNECT TO PERSONAL VALUES
FEEL SOCIALLY COMFORTABLE
RECOGNIZE UTILITY
FEEL PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE
FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD
privacy
competition with other cyclists
fear of getting doored
fear of bike theft
companion preferred
pride in beating cars at tra!c lights
game of maneuvering through tra!c
experience outdoors, community
enjoy riding well-beinghealth
personal safety
personal fitness
reduces smog
sustainability, global warming
feels “in the way” of tra!c
embaressed to not know rules, routes
intimidated by other cyclistsdriver aggression
don’t like driving/tra!c
fastest wayconvenience
cost
no place to park at destination
access to bike, alternative
weather
distance
too much to carry
need vehicle for work/school
not confident riding in tra!c
companion does not have bike
no convenient, safe storage
bike needs repair/maintenance
no shower/place to clean up
dress code does not permit
employer does not support/encourage
hassle of changing/cleaning up
identifies with bike community
physical mental
Our Process | Mapping Cyclist Needs and Existing Solutions
Mapping needs (barriers and enablers to bike commuting) and existing initiatives.
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value to CBF value to sponsor
technology money marketing/visibility
brand alignment (x2)
total cbf value
degree of commit-ment
need to improve image
brand alignment
total sponsor value
total VALUE exchanged
consumer products
Trek 2 2 2 4 14 4 1 5 10 24
Home Depot 1 3 4 2 11 4 3 4 11 22
GAP 1 3 4 1 10 2 3 2 7 17
Nike 4 4 5 2 13 5 3 4 12 25
McDonalds 3 5 5 1 15 5 5 5 15 30
technology
Microsoft 5 5 3 3 19 5 5 4 14 33
Yahoo! 5 5 4 3 20 5 2 4 11 31
Amazon 5 4 4 2 17 2 2 4 8 25
Google 5 5 5 4 23 5 1 4 10 33
IBM 5 5 2 3 18 3 5 4 12 30
banking
Citibank 5 5 5 3 21 5 3 5 13 34
LaSalle/ABN AMRO 1 2 1 3 10 2 3 5 10 20
Bank of America 2 3 2 3 13 1 3 5 9 22
JP Morgan Chase 2 5 3 3 16 3 3 5 11 27
real estate 2 4 1 1 9 5 5 1 11 20
Coldwell Banker Ellis
Bovis
MacMillan
Our Process | Sponsor Evaluation/Value Exchange Analysis
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automated logging system 2 1 3 5 11 3 5 5 4 3 25 36
physical in-office logging system 5 5 4 3 17 3 3 1 4 3 15 32
point system for helping, trips 5 5 5 5 20 5 5 3 5 5 26 46
bike shop network• hosts workshops• support by bike service
1 1 3 5 10 2 3 3 2 3 16 26
short, defined competitions 5 5 5 5 20 4 5 4 4 5 26 46
bike leasing at offices• bike sponsorship
1 1 4 1 7 4 4 4 3 5 24 31
facebook application• profiles and goal-setting• team forums• log progress
4 3 2 4 13 2 4 4 3 4 21 34
twitter• communicate with team on the go• calls for help
5 2 2 1 10 1 1 3 1 2 11 21
website• comprehensive information source• wiki for tips and tricks• program support
2 5 5 5 17 5 5 1 4 5 21 38
map making for teammates 2 3 5 4 14 3 5 2 5 4 21 35
video training 2 3 3 4 12 4 4 3 3 2 19 31
provide training stuff to experienced 4 4 4 3 15 2 4 2 5 5 20 35
buyer survey to answer questions 2 3 4 5 14 5 5 3 3 4 23 37
text a question to google 1 2 2 3 8 3 5 5 2 3 23 31
company participation packages• CO2 saved reports• necessary tools• subscription to support sites
2 1 1 5 9 3 5 5 5 5 28 37
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Concept triage.Each option considered for the National Commuter Challenge was evaluated using business and user values. Based on overall scores and ease of implementation based on resources and capabilities, some concepts were chosen to be fast-tracked or developed further at CBF. Several options scored highly , but CBF does not currently have the capabilities and resources to pursue these options. These concepts will need to be shopped to potential sponsors.
* Developing a NCC website is a task that could be accomlished by CBF, but would be accelerated if shopped to potential sponsors.
Our Process | Feature Evaluation/Concept Triage Analysis
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bike shop network
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website
mapmaking for teammatestraining kits facebook application
automated logging system
short competitionspoint system
company packages
buyer survey to answer questions
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We can’t do this alone.While all concepts and features that we evaluated could feasibly be implemented immediately, there are a number of excellent solutions that are beyond the existing capabilities and resources of CBF and other bike advocacy groups.
CBF is currently in the process of improving the existing Bike Commuter Challenge by developing a Facebook Application to extend the length to an ongoing event with a series of short competitions, and the scope to encompass the nation. Our next step is to integrate this Facebook Application into an independent website that serves all internet users and potential bike commuting teams. To create this website, we are looking for a sponsor to finance, further develop and build this site.
Our Process | Concept Triage Analysis Map
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Facebook Application | Further Phase 1 Definition
Facebook is a ‘lifestyle’ play that allows it’s 68 million members to connect to each other. There are over 55,000 networks, and its active members happily invite their friends to participate in valuable experiences. The CleanAir Commuter Challenge application would launch initially in Chicago, with the eventual goal of nationwide participation.
Facebook can be used to:• Promote awareness of CACC• Make teams easy to manage• Personalize the CACC experience• Set and track goals• Facilitate communication• Motivate teammates• Share knowledge
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Message!Keep everyone in touch and informed from the Team Home Page. Notifications can quickly and e"ciently be sent to the:
• Team Captain• Entire Team• Company Network
MonitorEasy to reference stats allow at-a-glance knowledge of team progress, team rank and the contribution of individual team members.
RecruitCo-workers can sign up (or leave the team) on their own, at any time with the click of a button. The application may also be forwarded by anyone to people they feel may be interested in joining the team, producing exponential team growth.
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CompeteWith the migration to an online community, it is easy for riders to know where they stand in the competition. Each rider’s team and city rank is displayed, as well as the total points of the rider leading the competition, providing additional motivation.
EncourageCyclists needemotional support to stay interested and committed. At the click of a button, anyone in the facebook community can send a cyclist love (or a playful jab!)
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