Here is the statement/blog post we made last week. you can also view it at https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/bbpexperience/2020/3/9/bbp-and-the-coron... At the current "low risk level" communicated by our State, because of no known cases found, this seems to be working, but we will adjust as needed.
Because BBP is a shared-use cooperative space, we wanted to make sure we reached out to let you know how we, as an organization, are taking precautions against Coronavirus (COVID-19). We believe *“precautions” *is the correct word as we strongly believe in taking Coronavirus seriously while proactively maintaining BBP as a safe space for the community to work on their bikes, purchase used bikes and parts, and create positive impact for others. Now is not the time to panic; it’s the time to double down on building a healthy and resilient community for ALL.
Below are some new *Coronavirus Free BBP Rules* we are putting in place to maintain a safe hygienic space for all of our shop users. This is not a substitute for broader precautions, and we ask that you *stay informed and up to date about COVID-19 from reliable sources *. It is temping and easy to go down a deep dark Coronavirus rabbit hole on the world wide web, but the information on *CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) page* https://www.cdc.gov/ and *Idaho’s Coronavirus page* https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ is great and updated regularly. As of 3/9/2020 the individual risk in Idaho is still at Low. *NEW “CoronaVIRUS FREE BBP” RULES*
*Stay home and don’t come to BBP if you’re feeling sick.* Our staff has been given strict instructions to do the same and as many extra sick days as they need to accomplish this. 2.
*A.B.W. (Always Be Washing) Rule.* When you arrive at BBP, we will ask you to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds* (**the CDC way* https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/*) *before working on your bike and again after working on your bike. Our mechanics will be washing their hands between each customer they assist with bicycle repair. We will be asking our volunteers to do the same during Volunteer Night. 3.
*Clean tools, clean stands. *Since we share surface areas (tools and stands) at BBP, we will wiping used tools and each stand down between customers. 4.
*Gloves if you need them.* BBP will provide surgical gloves if you’d like to use them when working on your bike. Feel free to bring your own if you have them. 5.
*No food or drinks on the shop floor. *Since we are all trying to avoid touching our face area as much as possible, especially in community settings, we’re asking that you consume your food and beverages before or after you come to BBP. We will be providing free popcorn to go, but will ask that you wash your hands before taking a bag. 6.
*Be Cool Be Calm Ride On. *These are precautions, we are taking this seriously, and these are not reasons to panic. So keep riding and stay healthy because there has never been a better time to be on a bike.
*STIGMA AND RESILIENCE*
*Please read this article* https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html about the danger of stigma and discrimination that can occur when people associate a disease, such as COVID-19, with a population or nationality, even though not everyone in that population or from that region is specifically at risk for the disease. *YOU CAN HELP*
Drop off your clean rags at BBP (old washed t-shirts, towels…) 2.
Extra soap, disinfectant, surface cleaner, wipes, hand sanitizer, surgical gloves, kleenex ? We’ll take em! 3.
Keep supporting all of your local nonprofits and businesses!
Ride On!
Jimmy Hallyburton (He, Him, His) Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org
Explore some of the BBP Journey in my TEDx Talk on Moving at the Speed of Discovery https://youtu.be/yDubr-RjlCE?t=6s! A little more about BBP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-v5vS-03gk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-v5vS-03gk! And BBP's collaboration with the City of Boise to get rid of Goatheads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACqGpM6o3_k!
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 1:56 PM Kevin Dwyer kevidwyer@gmail.com wrote:
Shut it down. Quit handling cash.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 1:51 PM Bob Giordano mist@strans.org wrote:
Hi,
We're monitoring the situation like many of you,
We're doing the small things like keeping clean; for now using extra paper towels instead of old, clean t-shirt for communal hand drying; considering the wipe down of tools, etc
Also talking about closing for a couple weeks, or whatever appropriate time length.
And we can use that time to do deep cleaning, bike building, organizing, and so on.
Maybe keeping some fix-it stations open?
...wanted to see what others are thinking?
Thanks, Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula
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