{ Increasing Campus Safety in Parking Lots Prepared By: Hilary Palmer, Audrey Richards, Jordan Korte and Cecilia Carrillo

Safety – Top Concern Safety – Top Concern Unaccepted Amount of Accidents Unaccepted Amount of Accidents Most Students Commute to WSU Most Students Commute to WSU Public Transportation Cuts Provide Fewer Alternatives Public Transportation Cuts Provide Fewer Alternatives Purpose Purpose Analyze Current Parking and Transportation Services Analyze Current Parking and Transportation Services Provide Possible Solutions to Issues Found Provide Possible Solutions to Issues Found Introduction

The Relentless Parking Danger Hot topic among students Proposals Online Reviews Senior Projects 46% of total enrolled students can’t park if all are present at the school In 2005, parking lot accidents accounted for 91% of reported accidents

Parking Garage: The Solution? WSU Parking More Garages More Cars More Garages University of Maryland, College Park found that each parking space in a garage costs roughly $9,000 - $12,000 to construct and $500 per space to maintain. We’re not the only ones considering this! There’s not a lot of land around WSU to expand on… Do we really want to sacrifice something for the sake of a garage?

Introducing: A Shuttle Service! Shuttle #1 Central campus route stopping at: Parking Lot #21 Heskett Center Jabara Hall McKnight Art Center Ahlberg Hall Wheatshocker Shuttle #2 West/South campus route stopping at: Rhatigan Center West Campus South Campus Shuttle #3 Resident route stopping at: Rhatigan Center Fairmount Brennan Hall Wheatshocker

Bus Purchase Bus Purchase Three buses will cost roughly $60,000. Three buses will cost roughly $60,000. Employees Employees Insurance Insurance Costs

Revenue The implementation of a five dollar Student Services Fee to be added to students’ tuition would generate $70,000 a year. The implementation of a five dollar Student Services Fee to be added to students’ tuition would generate $70,000 a year. The sale of three dollar bus passes, if purchased by 50% of the student body, would generate another $21,000. The sale of three dollar bus passes, if purchased by 50% of the student body, would generate another $21,000. $91,000 a year

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Bus Storage The current WSU Shuttle bus remains in Wheatshocker parking lot when it is not in use. Wichita.edu

Employment Opportunities An estimated 30 part-time student drivers will be needed, assuming each driver works an average of 9 hours a week Training is provided at $7.25/hr and, provided the applicant obtains his/her CDL Class C license and meets all other requirements, will be eligible for a pay raise.

Less Distance to Walk Less Distance to Walk Especially Beneficial to Students with Minor Injury, Light Disabilities, and During Pregnancy Especially Beneficial to Students with Minor Injury, Light Disabilities, and During Pregnancy Drastic Weather Changes Drastic Weather Changes Provides a Safe Way to Get to Campus During Severe Weather Provides a Safe Way to Get to Campus During Severe Weather Time Management Time Management Less Time Spent Looking for Parking Less Time Spent Looking for Parking More Time Available for Coursework More Time Available for Coursework Increase Student Morale Increase Student Morale More Students May Be Able to Attend Sporting Events if Transportation is Provided More Students May Be Able to Attend Sporting Events if Transportation is Provided Possible Employment Opportunities Possible Employment Opportunities How Will Our Proposal Benefit the Students?

Shuttle Service Will Be an Asset to WSU Shuttle Service Will Be an Asset to WSU May Help Boost Enrollment May Help Boost Enrollment Possible Future Revenue Possible Future Revenue Initial Start-up May Be Pricy, but Will Pay For Itself Initial Start-up May Be Pricy, but Will Pay For Itself New-found Time May Increase Student Retention New-found Time May Increase Student Retention Increased Retention Would Boost Grades and Learning Increased Retention Would Boost Grades and Learning How Will Our Proposal Benefit the University?

Indiana University Ridership by Fiscal Year (Indiana University, 2012) Average enrollment of 12,000 students (WSU has an average enrollment of 14,000). Employs nearly 50 students.

Campus shuttle system provides for over 2.3 million boarding each year. Campus shuttle system provides for over 2.3 million boarding each year. Staff, faculty and students who commute to work by driving alone use 1.2 gallons of fuel per round-trip compared to.13 gallons for those who use other modes of alternative transportation Staff, faculty and students who commute to work by driving alone use 1.2 gallons of fuel per round-trip compared to.13 gallons for those who use other modes of alternative transportation University of California, San Francisco robertreeveslaw.com

Currently, Transportation Services has a fleet of 80 buses providing on and off campus services, Para transit and charter services for Texas A&M University. Currently, Transportation Services has a fleet of 80 buses providing on and off campus services, Para transit and charter services for Texas A&M University. The Transit area employs over 250 student drivers, 8 full-time drivers and approximately 20 part-time drivers. The Transit area employs over 250 student drivers, 8 full-time drivers and approximately 20 part-time drivers. Texas A&M University Utsa.edu Students pay a transportation fee, included in tuition. 7 on-campus routes 12 off-campus routes

Parking is a Threat to Student Safety Parking is a Threat to Student Safety Expansion Would be Difficult Expansion Would be Difficult Alternative Solution Needs to be Adopted Alternative Solution Needs to be Adopted Shuttle Service as a Solution has Many Benefits Shuttle Service as a Solution has Many Benefits Recommendation Recommendation Implement Shuttle Service to Provide a Better Environment Conducive to Learning Implement Shuttle Service to Provide a Better Environment Conducive to Learning Summary

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