Transportation Survey Results. Christina Curras Special Assistant for Administrative Services

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1 Transportation Survey Results Christina Curras Special Assistant for Administrative Services November 21,

2 Overview Survey was administered October 10-24, respondents = 32% response rate 653 staff (~60% of staff) 2032 students (~27% of students) Many written comments (one question alone had >1500 written comments) 2

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5 Staff Demographics Gender Age Years on campus 5

6 Staff Results Work Schedule: 59% Full-time year round 29% Full-time academic year 9% Part-time year round 4% Part-time academic year 80% M-F 80% regular daytime hours 6

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8 Staff Results 650 Ride with spouse Ride with kids Dropped off Live on campus 8

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11 Staff Results Time constraints Need car for work Go home for lunch Bad weather Lazy Kids to school 11

12 Staff Results You would consider other methods of transportation if: Number You could buy some one-day permits 68 A low price city-wide shuttle service was available 114 Taxi service was available 22 Improved bicycle facilities were provided 47 Permit costs became prohibitive 74 On-street parking near campus was not allowed/required permits Incentives/prizes encouraged other methods 48 Shuttle Inter-City Bus Van-pool Nothing Live too far Other 78 None

13 Staff Results You would consider carpooling if: Number You could buy some one-day permits 87 Carpools got preferred parking spots 103 Carpools got reduced price parking permits 159 Short-term rental cars were available for use during the day 32 Assistance in coordinating carpools was provided 105 The campus would guarantee you a ride home in an emergency I already carpool 62 Similar hours Does not apply No one lives close Other I will not consider carpooling

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15 Staff Results You would more interested in biking to campus if: (567) Number You could buy some one-day permits 34 Designated pathways were provided on city streets 80 Designated pathways were provided on campus 45 More bike racks on campus 44 Secure storage lockers on campus 37 Showers on campus 27 Bike maintenance services on campus 23 Short-term rental cars were available for use during the day 23 Lived closer Contests/prizes for biking WI Weather 19 The campus would guarantee you a ride home in an Kids emergency to school 43 Other Younger 63 Bike in office I will not consider biking more

16 Staff Results What are the biggest challenges to those who currently bike? (80) Number Too much pedestrian traffic 8 Too much vehicular traffic 9 No designated bicycle pathways 31 City streets too narrow and/or in poor condition 20 Not enough bike racks Bike racks too far from buildings 23 People don t know rules Other Sheltered bike storage 30 Weather None. I think biking is convenient already

17 Staff Results The following strategies are preferred: (647) Tiered lots (lower prices for remote lots) 278 Limit sales to guarantee spots 197 Lot-specific permits 264 Parking garages ($1000-$2000 permits) 30 Carpool only lot Free parking for faculty Charge more Build more Don t build more Shuttle Limit Enrollment Meters Enforce parking rules Limit freshmen permits 302 Other 75 Keep things the same 96 Number 17

18 Staff Results - Summary Ideas for reducing % of people bringing cars: (335) Freshmen not allowed to bring cars Shuttle bus Organized state van ride for local communities People who live within two blocks must walk/bike Charge students more to park 18

19 Staff Results - Summary Other comments: (248) More meter parking Free for faculty and/or staff Walk if you live within Platteville Enforce parking Carpool lots and support 19

20 Staff Results - Summary Most staff drive Appears to be interest in: City shuttle One-day permits Improved biking facilities Carpooling, with coordination, reduced price, and preferred parking Overall preferred strategies are tiered lots and limiting freshmen permits 20

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23 Student Demographics Gender Age Years on campus 23

24 Student Results Other student characteristics: 51 part-time 93 married 84 have a child/children 19 active military/reserves 40 veterans 135 non-traditional 34 international 1763 none of the above 24

25 Student Results Where do they live? Number On-campus 811 Within 5 blocks 518 Within 2 miles miles 51 > 5 miles % 14% Hall Students Brockert 78 Dobson 85 Hugunin 73 McGregor 65 Melcher 70 Morrow 72 Pickard 71 Porter 75 Southwest 133 Wilgus 88 25

26 On- Campus Students 67% have a car 89% of these have a permit Frequency of use: 26

27 On- Campus Students Why do you use your car? (542) Number To go to classes 37 Work in Platteville 56 Work outside of Platteville 78 Shop in Platteville 434 Shop outside of Platteville 256 Go home to permanent address 420 Visit friends 283 Community activities (social, religious, etc) 169 Class/school activities 118 Campus Clubs Recreation To go home 280 Tanning Other 28 27

28 On- Campus Students When do you use your car? (542) Number Weekdays daytime 122 Weekdays evenings 391 Weekdays late night 89 Weekends daytime 371 Weekends evening 418 Weekends late night

29 On- Campus Students What other forms of transportation would you consider besides a personal car? (807) Number Citywide shuttle service, free to students 417 Short-term inexpensive car rental 89 Semester long scooter rental 225 Online ride matching for carpooling 163 More/better bike racks Add bike lanes No parking on streets On-campus bike rental Inter-city buses for getting home on weekends 165 Inter-city buses for getting home on holidays 158 Improvement of bicycling facilities 68 Bus options Cheaper buses Motorcycles/Mopeds Tunnels More parking lots Other 43 None

30 Off- Campus Students 1215 Students 30

31 Off- Campus Students 31

32 Off- Campus Students Where do you live vs. How do you most often commute Within 5 blocks Within 2 miles Walk Bicycle/skateboard/scooter Motorcycle/moped Drive (alone) Carpool Shared ride taxi Other Total miles > 5 miles 32

33 Off- Campus Students Where do you park? (591) Number On-campus parking lots, with a permit 350 On-campus parking lots, at a meter 52 On-campus parking lots without a permit 61 On streets near the university 280 Friend s house After permits end Other 18 How long do you typically stay on campus? (591) Number Less than two hours hours hours 302 > 8 hours 61 33

34 Off- Campus Students How often can you find on-campus parking when you want it? Number (591) Always 85 Almost always 144 More than half the time 144 Less than half the time 132 Almost never 56 Would you be willing to pay more if it would guarantee a spot? Number (591) Yes, definitely would 65 Yes, probably would 188 No, probably wouldn t 217 No, definitely wouldn t

35 Off- Campus Students How often are you able to find a spot oncampus, vs. Would you be willing to pay more to guarantee a spot? Yes, definitely Yes, probably No, probably No, definitely Always Almost always More than half the time Less than half the time Almost never

36 Off- Campus Students You would consider other methods of transportation if Number (591) A citywide shuttle service, free to students, was available 240 Citywide taxi service was available ($2 per ride) 26 Improved bicycle facilities were provided 75 Permit costs became prohibitive 149 On-street parking near campus was not allowed/required permits 106 Incentives/prizes encouraged other methods 119 Other 25 Better city sidewalks Vanpool/shuttle to other cities Remote lots None

37 Off- Campus Students You would consider carpooling if (1205) Number Carpools got preferred parking spots 549 Carpools got reduced price parking permits 649 Short-term rental cars were available for use during the day 120 You could buy some one-day permits 253 The campus would guarantee you a ride home in an emergency 264 An online ride board was available for students 226 I already carpool If it was convenient and/or cheaper 136 Same schedules Lived near Other 48 I will not consider carpooling

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39 All Students You would consider biking (or biking more) if (1516) Number Bikes were available for free use 474 Bikes were available for long-term rentals 296 You could buy one-day car permits for periodic use 110 City streets had designated pathways 360 Campus had designated pathways 360 More bike racks were provided on campus 360 Secure storage lockers were provided 265 Bike maintenance services were provided 198 Short term rental cars were available 83 Contests/prizes for biking 186 Campus would guarantee ride home (in Platteville) in an emergency Safety 137 Security Other Lived closer 92 I would not consider biking more Weather

40 All Students Hills Weather Safety (rules of the road) Bike racks Platteville City Ordinances 40

41 Other Transporta>on Op>ons Never Heard of Heard of, But never used Used Shared Ride Taxi 50% 44% 6% (106) Inter-City bus 56% 43% 1% (13) Gallant Knight Shuttle 76% 23% 1% (14) Good Plan Van 62% 30% 8% (156) Safe Walk 26% 73% 1% (26) 41

42 All Students Where do you look for information on transportation on campus? Number (1936) Ask a friend or classmate 1182 Ask staff in my residence hall or apartment 478 Ask staff or faculty in my department 209 Contact campus police 432 Go to the UW-Platteville website 1467 Other 43 Information Center at MPSC Ride share board 42

43 All Students What are the most effective ways to distribute information regarding changes to transportation options and policies? Number (1936) UW-Platteville website 1439 City of Platteville website 103 Campus-wide Campus newspaper 606 Residence hall meetings 425 Axis TV Student Center table tents No Texting WSUP 43 Flyers on campus 865 Social media (e.g. Facebook) 600 Other 38

44 Shared Ride Taxi Students who have used the Shared Ride Taxi: 106 Respondents Strongly Agree Moderately Agree Neutral Moderately Disagree Strongly Disagree Shared Ride Taxi service is convenient 40% 33% 17% 6% 4% I frequently use the service 13% 12% 26% 17% 31% I plan to use it again 21% 20% 21% 17% 22% I would recommend it to others 44% 25% 25% 2% 3% 44

45 Shared Ride Taxi Why have you never used the Shared Ride taxi service? Number (1771) I didn t know I could 616 I didn t know how 476 Too expensive 116 Taxis don t look like traditional taxis 61 No need yet 1123 Other

46 Lamers Inter- City Bus Students who have used the service (13 Respondents) Strongly Agree Moderately Agree Neutral Moderately Disagree The Inter-City bus meets my needs The cost of the Inter-City bus is too expensive Strongly Disagree Students who have not used the service, when asked what would encourage them to use the bus, said: A reduced price 957 More time options 719 Nothing 740 Other More information More locations 46

47 Gallant Knight ShuEle Students who have used the service (13 Respondents) Strongly Agree Moderately Agree Neutral Moderately Disagree The shuttle meets my needs The cost of the shuttle is too expensive Strongly Disagree Students who have not used the service, when asked what would encourage them to use the shuttle, said: A reduced price 855 More time options 528 Nothing 904 Other - 66 More information Better ticket purchasing More locations 47

48 Safe Walk Students who have used Safe Walk said (26): It was convenient and easy to use 11 I plan to use it again 9 Other - 6 Students who have not used Safe Walk said: Not aware of it 340 No need 1511 Seems like a hassle 294 Other I work at it Had to wait Doesn t go far enough Doesn t run late enough Feel safe enough alone Not comfortable with walkers 48

49 Good Plan Van 142 students who have used the Good Plan Van said: Great experience (100+) Too expensive (12) Other 1711students who have not used the Good Plan Van said: Not aware of it 871 No need 1110 Seems like a hassle 113 Too expensive Other - 41 Don t know how Limited hours Don t drink Too expensive 49

50 Other Transporta>on Op>ons Community cars 68% would never use 19% would rarely use 13% might frequently use (more than once a month) 50

51 ShuEles What types of shuttle routes are of interest? Campus loop (campus amenities and nearby highdensity student housing) Shopping and entertainment loop (Main Street and Business 151) Number (1936) Late night safe route 934 City route on Sunday mornings 267 Daily city loop 668 Park-n-ride To Milwaukee/Chicago/Madison Other 55 None Special events

52 ShuEles Preferred campus destinations: Number (1936) Southwest Hall 779 Chestnut Street Residence Hall 507 Glenview Commons 760 Circle Drive 623 Markee Pioneer Student Center 968 Ullsvik Hall 719 Williams Fieldhouse 699 Engineering Hall Stadium The M None CFA 330 Other 118 No opinion

53 ShuEles Preferred off-campus destinations: Number (1936) Preferred off-campus destinations: Number (1936) Kmart/Radio Shack 587 Fox Ridge Apartments 271 Walmart 1479 Local churches 405 Farm and Fleet 542 Local banks 481 Aldi s 699 Local restaurants 705 Bowling Alley 558 Pioneer Farm 420 Millenium Theater 900 Other 103 Main Street 792 No opinion 334 Piggly Wiggly 995 Second Street Walgreens Culver s Hospital My house 53

54 ShuEles When would you use the shuttle? Number (1936) Likely times of use: Number (1936) Regular semesters 1154 Weekdays day-time 788 Bad weather 1247 Weekdays evenings 1025 Winterim 230 Weekdays late night 363 Summer 127 Weekends daytime 647 Winter/spring breaks 147 Weekends evenings 735 Other 30 Weekends late night 673 Not likely to use 438 Not likely to use 500 When intoxicated Weather Safety 54

55 ShuEles What amenities would encourage you to use the shuttle? Wi-fi on shuttle 644 Number App for tracking shuttle location and arrival time 1044 Bike racks on shuttle 351 Drop-off anywhere along route 1238 Other 51 None On time Shelters Frequent Proximity

56 All Students How much students think it costs to have a car at school: <$500 29% $501-$ % $1501-$ % >$3000 4% 56

57 All Students What would you be willing to pay vs. Classification Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Special Student None 41% 43% 41% 43% 37% 33% Up to $25 27% 29% 33% 30% 41% 33% Up to $50 25% 21% 17% 19% 12% 22% Up to $75 4% 4% 6% 4% 5% 6% Up to $100 or more 3% 3% 3% 4% 5% 6% 57

58 All Students The following strategies are preferred: (1858) Number Tiered lots (lower prices for remote lots) 979 Limit sales to guarantee spots (raise prices) 400 Lot-specific permits 747 Parking garages ($1000-$2000 permits) 214 Limit freshmen permits 781 More parking Other Lower prices 159 Fewer students Keep things the same

59 All Students The following strategies are preferred: (1858) Tiered lots (lower prices for remote lots) Limit sales to guarantee spots (raise prices) Lot-specific permits Parking garages ($1000-$2000 permits) Limit freshmen permits Other 35 of these have cars Keep things the same now Freshmen (458) Sophomores (395) Juniors (482) Seniors (624) Other (69)

60 Students Results - Summary Ideas for reducing % of people bringing cars: (1198) Freshmen not allowed to bring cars Shuttle and/or bus to other cities More to do on weekends in Platteville Don t accept so many students More housing close to campus Raise price of permits and/or limit sales People within 5 blocks should walk Build more lots/parking garage Carpool Bike routes Don t change anything 60

61 Student Results - Summary Other comments: (725) Build more parking and/or parking garage More bike racks Bus/shuttle Don t increase seg fees for shuttle Lower permit prices Limit permit sales Underclassmen no permits No permits for street Enforce parking 61

62 Student Results - Summary Most are traditional, and live nearby On-campus students: Most have cars, but most don t use them daily Interest in shuttle, scooter rentals, online ride matching Off-campus (25% live > 5 miles) Many walk, but many drive alone Interest in shuttle, carpooling, bike improvements Need to work on promotion (e.g. trans web-site) 58% willing to pay something, 28% > $25 62

63 Next Steps Transportation study from Delta 3 Engineering will be submitted this semester Work on developing alternatives and solutions throughout next semester Focus groups and more presentations/discussions Submission to UW System in April Transportation web-site coming soon This presentation on Admin Services web-site 63

64 Questions? Thank you for coming. 64