Transit Systems in College and University Communities (2008) / Chapter Skim
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Schools using a singular-source type funding were Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, from student fees; Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland, from the school general fund; the University of Arizona in Tucson, from parking fees; and the University of Delaware in Newark, from an "other" source. All four of these schools reported that 100% of their capital dollars also come from these respective sources (although a wider array of schools also indicated singular-source types of capital funds)
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TABLE 15 WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF TRANSIT SYSTEM OPERATING FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS? Non-schools Reporting Use of This Source Non-schools Reporting No Use of This Source Federal 29 4 State 26 7 Public Transit Operator 6 27 Local Government 24 9 School General Fund 8 25 Student Fees 18 15 Parking Fees 11 22 Fares 22 11 Advertising 20 13 Private Subsidy 2 30 Other 17 15 n = 60.
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Most campuses provide on-campus transit service free of charge to students. Only five campuses charge a student fare for on-campus shuttles, ranging from $0.25 at the University of Austin to $1.50 at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, California.
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in Amherst has been fare-free since it began as a student-run organization in 1969. By 1976, it partnered with the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)
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One school, Florida State University in Tallahassee, prices parking based on the total number of hours % of School Respondents % of Government or Transit Agency Respondents No, we do not limit permits or we do not have a permit system at all 33 31 Yes, we utilize waiting lists/lotteries to limit parking to the capacity of campus 28 16 Yes, we do not offer permits to some groups or classes (e.g., freshmen) 22 16 Yes, other 15 9 n = 85.
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. Twenty-four percent allow Average Main Campus Hourly Parking Fee <$1 $1 $1–$2 $2–$3 >$3 Unknown Students -- Hourly 5 8 15 2 4 1 Faculty/Staff -- Hourly 5 9 14 2 4 1 Average Main Campus Daily Parking Fee <$4 $4–$6 $6–$8 $8–$10 >$10 Unknown Students -- Daily 4 8 8 4 4 0 Faculty/Staff -- Daily 4 8 7 5 5 1 Average Main Campus Monthly Parking Fee <$21 $20–$40 $41–$60 $61–80 >$80 Unknown Students -- Monthly 4 3 2 5 2 0 Faculty/Staff -- Monthly 5 3 3 3 4 1 Average Main Campus Quarterly Parking Fee <$100 $101– $150 $151–$200 $201– $250 >$250 Unknown Students -- Quarterly 3 1 2 2 1 0 Faculty/Staff -- Quarterly 2 2 2 2 1 1 Average Main Campus Semester Parking Fee <$25 $25–$50 $51–$150 $151–250 >$250 Unknown Students -- Per Semester 3 6 3 2 2 0 Faculty/Staff -- Per Semester 1 0 2 2 0 1 Average Main Campus Annual Parking Fee <$100 $101– $250 $251–$500 $501– $750 >$750 Unknown Students -- Annually 10 21 10 6 4 0 Faculty/Staff -- Annually 9 17 11 7 5 2 n = 61.
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budget for TDM programs including ridematching, transit subsidies, parking cash-out, pedestrian, and bicycle programs. The total reported budgets ranged from $0 to $14 million; however, it is possible that some respondents may have reported a figure for overall transportation services including TDM.
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Bicycle racks at transit stops and on the front of buses facilitate transfers between bicycle and transit, possibly encouraging a mode shift from automobiles to other modes. Likewise, bike lockers for faculty, staff, and students provide commuters with a secure place to leave their bicycle during the day, simplifying a bicycle commute.
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According to the Centre Area Transportation Authority of State College, Pennsylvania, Penn State "routinely considers transit service in the planning for new buildings on campus. The university also has a Master Plan Transportation Committee that includes transportation staff from various elements of both town and gown." The technical details of synergistic planning for campus expansion and transit are considered by a number of respondents.
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public for a fare (currently $2.35) , operating frequent peak and daily service with up to six 40- and 60-passenger buses.
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