Public Safety on the Twin Cities Campus and Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (Green Line) Alumni Relations Officers Mtg May 8, 2014

University of Minnesota Crime Statistics: % decrease from peak *The statistics on this page represent crimes reported to the UMPD that occurred on University of Minnesota property on the Twin Cities Campus.

SE Minneapolis / UMN Robbery of Person Patterns by Academic Cycle Average Current YTD September through November off campus 3 on campus December through February off campus 1 on campus March through May10.4 June through August7.2

Expansion of Private Student Housing Shifting Student Safety Concerns More Off Campus

Advancing Short and Long Term Public Safety Strategies Safety EducationEngagementEnforcementEnvironment

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Enforcement Increased patrols focused on targeted enforcement and robbery suppression detail UMPD added three new officers in mid-December Maintained Security Monitor Program staffing levels while increasing the hourly pay rate Ongoing and enhanced collaboration among law enforcement partners MPD is adding seven new officers in the 2nd Precinct

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Environment Balancing the University’s traditionally public and open buildings with current security realities by: –Implementing a building access program – pilot program underway on the West Bank campus since February 3, 2014 –Converting all occupied buildings on the Twin Cities campus to electronic card access (work is underway) and control

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Environment Addressing highly traveled pathways on and surrounding campus by: –Immediately changed light fixtures (Campus-side of University Avenue between 12th and Oak Streets) –Developed plan to improved lighting in other corridors –Continuing to work with Xcel Energy to fix burned out or other problem lighting fixtures off campus –Adding security cameras (University and City) –Assessed landscaping

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Engagement Public Safety Strategy Session with metro law enforcement partners “Coffee and Donuts with the Cops,” campus conversations, town halls, and other engagement opportunities Outreach to neighborhood businesses, property owners, and leaders

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Education Partnering with student government, student groups –Self-defense workshops –MSA safety pledge, door knocking, letter writing campaigns –Gopher Chauffeur expansion –Campus safety contest Resource to victims of crimes Engaging off-campus housing providers SAFE U awareness campaign

Green Line (CCLRT) Opening Saturday, June 14! 11

Green Line Campus Route June 14th Celebrations planned for Stadium Village and West Bank Stations 12 East Bank Station West Bank Station Stadium Village Station

U’s Planning Objectives Optimize transportation system and improve accessibility Enhance campus functionality, safety and aesthetics Strengthen the community and neighborhoods Protect University’s research enterprise and ensure a durable, long-term agreement Provide enforceable obligations 13

Project Timeline 14 YearPhase 2006Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) 2007 – 2008Preliminary Engineering – Information gathering re Vibration & EMI, Northern Alignment Analysis by the University 2008 – 2010Supplemental DEIS - Washington Ave at-grade Alignment selected – MOU approval w/ partners Final Engineering – More Information gathering re Vibration & EMI September 2010Construction and Operations Agreement 2010Advanced Traffic Improvements Construction 2011May 2011 – Washington Avenue Closed to Traffic Construction – Removals and Utilities Civil Construction 2013Power Systems & Vibration & EMI Certification Testing 2014Pre-revenue service testing (including Winter Vibration Certification Testing), training, & punch lists June 14, 2014Planned Start of Revenue Service

May 9 Board of Regents review of Operations & Maintenance Addendum Met Council, City, County, and University Defines responsibilities for operations and maintenance issues such as: –Transit/Pedestrian Mall- Retaining Walls –Bike/Emergency Vehicle Lane- Signage –Retaining Walls- Lighting –Fences- Storm Sewers –Landscaping- Snow Removal Commitments re compliance with Vibration and EMI Performance Standards 15

Vibration and EMI Met Council required to certify compliance with Vibration and EMI Performance Standards in order to begin revenue service Floating Slab Track and Double Split Power Supply generally effective Limited areas where Met Council unable to meet performance standards –Committing to operational changes: 1) slowing the train at Amundson (vibration) and westbound across the Washington Ave Bridge (EMI) and 2) speed monitoring –Limited relaxation of performance standards for Kolthoff Hall (vibration and EMI) and at Washington and Walnut (EMI) 16

Safety Issues Pedestrian Crossings –New signal controls to be installed early May –Continue to work on ADA issues/tripping hazards Bike/Emergency Vehicle lane –Bike boxes – no left turns across tracks –New signage to prevent errant vehicles –Buses to share tracks with trains – cannot use lane for passing Potential 24 hour service announced last week Safety Campaign – Personal safety + Pedestrian/Bike safety 17

University Fare Zone Conceptual Agreement for Fall Implementation: Covers 3 Campus LRT Station Stops Unlimited rides – faculty, staff, students $16 per academic year ($8 for summer) Free to users if picked up during first month of the semester 18

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