University Councils and Committees

Transportation Advisory Council

Randy Larabee, 294-2716

Committee Meeting Date: December 4th, 2006

Major agenda items discussed/committee action taken:

Parking Division Parking Fees: Approved proposal to increase fees for parking in the university parking lots for the period of July 1 2007 to June 30 2008 by approximately 4%. As an example the reserve permit would increase $16.00 to a rate of $409.00 and the general staff permit would increase $4.00 to a rate of $114.00 per year. Fee increase for all proposed rates to be submitted to central administration and Board of Regents for final approval.

Memorial Union Parking Fees: Approved proposal to increase fees for parking in the Memorial Union Parking Ramp for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 by approximately 3%.As an example the annual permit would increase $12.00 to a rate of $417.00. Hourly parking rates would also be affected by increasing the first hour from $1.00 to $1.25 and the Daily Maximum from $7.00 to $8.00. Other hourly rates have will remain unchanged. Fee increase for all proposed rates to be submitted to central administration and Board of Regents for final approval.

Received a report for Parking Systems on the Safety Escort program and how it has evolved and grown over the years. The program has reached a point that the golf carts used needed to be replaced and new heavy duty units have been delivered. One of the existing carts is being transferred to the Memorial Union Parking Ramp for use within the ramp.

Potential impact on P&S employees:

The Council's primary function is to serve as a channel for the expression of user-group opinions and preferences on matters pertaining to the movement of people and vehicles to, from, and around campus. The Council considers issues submitted to it from outside, initiates studies, and develop policy recommendations on transportation for the central administration. These shall include but are not limited to parking, streets, traffic signals, public transportation, bikeways, and facilities for commuters, pedestrian walkways, and traffic safety. The Council recommends changes to annual parking rates, fines and fees associated with parking tickets and revisions to the Parking Division Rules and Regulations Manual.

Next committee meeting date:

January 8, February 5, March 5, March. 26, April 23, 2007

All held in 168A Armory at 3:30 p.m.