FIVE THINGS

STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING Mobility on University Campuses

Enhancing alternative transportation options and managing the demand for on-campus parking of student and faculty vehicles has become vital to the success of campus mobility plans. Colleges and universities are dealing with unprecedented shifts in demand for parking, and there does not seem to be an end to the changes in sight. What are campuses doing to meet the parking and mobility needs of their on-campus customers?

1Smart strategies. Electric vehicles and charging stations are coming. Fleets are being upgraded to electric, and alternate transportation forms such as electric scooters are already making an impact on campuses. 3 Cycling mobility. Cycling lanes, bike racks, bike sharing programs, and incentives for biking are all designed to increase cycling mobility and decrease traditional car usage on campus.

2Pedestrian mobility. Campuses are rethinking the design of pedestrian paths and the networks connecting buildings and other facilities. Roads are being reconfigured to leave more walkable areas and keep vehicles to the outsides of campuses. 4 Public transportation. Re-design and/or relocation of bus stops is occurring to make bus transport more appealing on campuses. Better communication of stops, routes, and schedules will help increase ridership.

5Private transport. Parking lots and garages will still be the main focal point of campus parking and mobility efforts. Implementation of new technology will make parking easier for both the commuter and the facility. Integration of the other four strategies into current parking inventory will be a key to future success.