University Councils and Committees

Transportation Advisory Council

Randy Larabee, 294-2716

Committee Meeting Date: March 27, 2006

Major agenda items discussed/committee action taken:

Received a presentation from the committee studying pedestrian crossing locations and issues on campus. The presentation included investigation of the existing conditions, recommended improvements, review of the signage changes completed to date and review of the improvements recommended to be completed. The committee consists of representatives from Department of Public Safety (DPS), Center for Transportation Research and Education (CETRE), Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M), Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) and Snyder and Associates (a consulting engineer). This presentation was the first of seven information gathering sessions that will be held on campus to present the findings of the committee and receive feedback from students and staff on the issues related to pedestrian crossings. No formal action was taken by the Transportation Advisory Council.

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:

April 10, 2006                                    3:10 p.m.                                    310 Town Engr.