FOURTEENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WALKING AND BICYCLING Madison, Wisconsin September 5-8, 2006 Jennifer J. Selby, P.E., Civil Engineer – City of Urbana
Campus Circulation Planning Colleen Mitchell, Toole Design Group Rob Kennedy, Senior Transportation Planner, University of Wisconsin State of affairs at many colleges / universities: • automobile travel dominates the campus road design, campus policies, mode choice, culture • congestion during peak hours = gridlock on key roads • increasing demand for and cost of constructing parking • growing enrollment leads to need to increase capacity • limited facilities / programs for alternative travel modes
Campus Circulation Planning 3 key aspects in reducing vehicles and initiating pedestrian and bicycle programs on campus: • Role of parking policies in mode choice • Strategies for student bicyclists to share roads and paths • Promoting a change in student travel behavior
Campus Circulation Planning Role of Parking Policies in Mode Choice Existing Policy Improved Policy Provide 1 parking space per Establish a goal to reduce the parking provision to 1 space per 2 enrolled student students
Campus Circulation Planning Role of Parking Policies in Mode Choice Existing Policy Improved Policy Parking Services operates Designate a position to uphold independent of campus goals campus-wide goals and oversee interdepartmental coordination • PS goals may conflict with campus goals to encourage walking / biking • reduction in # of permits sold = reduction in $
Campus Circulation Planning Role of Parking Policies in Mode Choice Existing Policy Improved Policy Construct parking close to campus core Relocate parking to the outskirts of campus • results in gridlock on key roadways • no incentive to bike or take transit if • most effective if walking / bicycling / driving / parking is most convenient shuttle are reasonable alternatives • highest vehicle and ped activity in the • access via less congested roadways same location increases potential for • require resident students to park in conflict farthest lots
Campus Circulation Planning Role of Parking Policies in Mode Choice Existing Policy Improved Policy Liberal parking permit sales Limit parking permit sales • prohibit freshmen from bringing cars to campus • all students, including on campus residents • structure permit prices to encourage the use of and freshmen, can purchase parking permits day passes, the use of fringe lots, and to • students are provided with the most discourage resident students from purchasing convenient parking passes • annual permits are the same for students, • establish annual permit price increases faculty and staff • range parking permit prices based on location UIUC RATES FACULTY/STAFF RENTAL - $427 per year (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.) DEPARTMENTAL/24 HOUR SPACE - $854 per year STUDENT PERMIT $180 per semester + $87 summer = $447 per year
Campus Circulation Planning Role of Parking Policies in Mode Choice What are they doing at University of Wisconsin? • UW population with students, faculty and staff is 65,000 • Only 13,000 parking spaces on campus – number is capped • Limited parking available for students – passes only available for � Commuting students who live beyond one mile of the city transit system � Working students using their vehicle at least three times a week for employment off campus. A signed letter from the employer listing scheduled work hours (on business letterhead paper) is required � Students with unusual or special needs – must provide justification • Parking for faculty/staff ranges from $450 to $1,000 annually
Campus Circulation Planning
Campus Circulation Planning
Campus Circulation Planning Alternatives to Parking Transit • 4 routes • Buses run every 5-15 minutes • Free to students, faculty and staff Park and Ride • park off campus with express bus service to and from campus from 6-8:30 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. weekdays • annual parking space at park and ride = $175 • bus service every 30 minutes Emergency Ride Home • UW employees who do not drive to work can be reimbursed for a cab ride home in an emergency
Campus Circulation Planning Alternatives to Parking Flex Parking • Pay-as-you-use program • $3 per day min / $6 per day max • Available max 2 days a week • Only UW employees are eligible • Approximately 1,200 employees use • Use bus, carpool, walk, bike all other days Car Sharing • leave your car at home WITHOUT giving up access to a vehicle during the workday • Provide cars by the hour • Gas and insurance provided • Pay by the hour and by the mile
Campus Circulation Planning Alternatives to Parking Bicycling 6,000 to 10,000 bicycles on campus – 20% of students bike on campus Bike ambassadors • team of student educators who work to encourage biking and walking as forms of transportation • conduct bike skill and safety clinics • lead "Get to Know Madison by Bike" tours to help students find their way around campus and off-campus Bike/Ped Subcommittee • team of faculty members who advise the campus transportation committee on policies and programs pertaining to the development of bike and pedestrian ways
Campus Circulation Planning Strategies for Student Bicyclists to Share Roads and Paths What to expect • Bicyclists sharing congested paths with pedestrians • Disregard for rules of the road
Campus Circulation Planning Strategies for Student Bicyclists to Share Roads and Paths What can be done • Provide separate bike and pedestrian paths • Have campus bike police enforce bicycling behavior • Provide a consistent signage system • Enforce dismount zones (i.e. Quad) • Dedicate sidewalks and paths for bicycle use • Provide Campus Bike Map
Campus Circulation Planning What are they doing at University of Wisconsin? Ped / Bike / Transit Malls • only bikes and buses allowed on street • only pedestrians allowed on sidewalks • State Street currently connects campus to Downtown • 4 more transit malls in current master plan
Campus Circulation Planning On-Street Bike Lanes University Avenue - Madison • multi-lane one-way bisects campus • 35,000 ADT, 40-45 mph speeds • University Avenue in CU is 20,000 – 25,000 ADT with 35 mph speed limit
Campus Circulation Planning On-Street Bike Lanes Contra-Flow Bike Lane
Campus Circulation Planning On-Street Bike Lanes
Campus Circulation Planning On-Street Bike Lanes Share the Road
Campus Circulation Planning Bicycle Rules
Campus Circulation Planning Promoting a Change in Student Travel Behavior Promotional Tools: Perform an on-line survey to market administration’s support for bicycling / walking • questions developed to formulate a powerful message, i.e. those living < 5 miles from campus can get to class faster by bike than by car Market the survey • global e-mails • post on University home page • coordinate with student groups • staff meetings Provide results of survey in a brochure to students prior to coming to campus
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