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Pathways to a Sustainable Transportation Plan. Heather Farley Sustainability Coordinator NAU - Flagstaff, AZ. Importance of Transportation GHG Reduction. In 2008, transportation sources contributed approximately 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (epa.gov) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Pathways to a Sustainable Pathways to a Sustainable Transportation PlanTransportation Plan
Heather Farley
Sustainability Coordinator
NAU - Flagstaff, AZ
Importance of Transportation GHG Reduction
• In 2008, transportation sources contributed approximately 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (epa.gov)
• For most campuses, transportation will be the second largest contributor to carbon footprint
• It is a visible change that you can make on campus in an effort to propel your climate action plan
Transportation Types
• Commuting to and from campus• Driving on campus – avg. student at NAU
moves their car 3-4 times daily.• Air Travel• Business Travel by Car
• Holistic approach to transportation reduction is key to mitigating your carbon footprint
Pathway #1
• Getting To Campus• EcoPass• Rideshare
– Challenges – Participation, safety, finding the right online system
• Carpool passes – parking• Bike storage/Showers
Pathway #2
• Getting Around On Campus• Yellow Bike Program• Mandatory Bike Registration and Bike Safety Workshops• Property Surplus Bike Sale• Capital Assets, ARD, and Residence Life departmental
bicycles• Gators (RLSS) or Golf Carts (Engineering) instead of
trucks for hauling and transportation • Biodiesel and Fuel Efficient Buses – 67% ridership
increase between 2009-2010• Residence Hall lot specific parking passes• Campus Master Plan
Pathway #2 – Campus Master Plan
• Designated Pedestrian spine– Creating memorable walks through campus– Creating accessible walks (Bridge)– Building in effective snow storage
• Designated bus and bike spine– Traffic control – Connect to regional transit spine– Creation of a more connected bike route through campus
• Peripheral Parking– Mixed Use Parking Decks = additional PV space, additional
services for students
• These types of efforts create personal vehicle disincentive
Organizing Elements:
Connect 3 campuses into one campus
Develop a contiguous north south connection for pedestrians and bikes
CONCEPT PLANCONCEPT PLAN
Organizing Elements:
Connect 3 campuses into one campus
Develop a contiguous north south spine for pedestrians and bikes
Interweave a busway transit spine with the ped-way spine
CONCEPT PLANCONCEPT PLAN
Organizing Elements:
Connect 3 campuses into one campus
Develop a contiguous north south spine for pedestrians and bikes
Interweave a busway transit spine with the ped / bike spine
Create memorable open spaces off of the spine – both centralized spaces and east/west spaces
CONCEPT PLANCONCEPT PLAN
Organizing Elements:
Connect 3 campuses into one campus
Develop a contiguous north south spine for pedestrians and bikes
Interweave a busway transit spine with the ped / bike spine
Create memorable open spaces off of the spine – both centralized spaces and east/west spaces
Relocate parking to the perimeter, making it more convenient and efficient
Infill academic and housing to define the open spaces and enliven the campus
Balance physical development with infrastructure upgrades and expansion
CONCEPT PLANCONCEPT PLAN
EXISTING – CENTRAL CAMPUSEXISTING – CENTRAL CAMPUS
PROPOSED – UNIVERSITY GREEN & TRANSIT SPINE PROPOSED – UNIVERSITY GREEN & TRANSIT SPINE
EXISTING – RUNKE DRIVE (proposed Observatory Way)EXISTING – RUNKE DRIVE (proposed Observatory Way)
PROPOSED – OBSERVATORY WAY (former Runke PROPOSED – OBSERVATORY WAY (former Runke Drive)Drive)
0’+20’
-40’ -20’
University Drive*
* Base ‘zero’ elevation for north campus core
McKay Village
McConnell Drive
Gabaldon Halldu Bois +
South Dining
South Campus to University: ped-way is uphill both ways
CAMPUS CONNECTIVITY:CAMPUS CONNECTIVITY:
down 20’
down 20’
up 60’
McConnell Drive
up 30’
University Drive
Reroute ped-way & add bridge over wash to reduce difficulty and travel time
Down 10’
0’-20’
University of Delaware: Student Housing + Pedestrian Bridge
Proposed Walk
Existing Walk
CAMPUS CONNECTIVITY:CAMPUS CONNECTIVITY:
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SECTIONPROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SECTION
Pathway #3
• Travel• Motor Fleet
– Hybrid and electric vehicle replacements
• Video Conferencing– Challenge - IT support– Challenge - Used at other institutions or businesses
• Carbon Offsets– Challenge - Tracking mileage– Challenge - Funding Source– NAU has approached this through a student research
project. Options to date include an opt-in program, a program funded through the President’s office, or a formal accounting system
Maintaining Momentum
• Environmental Caucus– Transportation Action Team
• NAU Police• Transportation Services• Residence Life• Parking Services• VP for Enrollment & Student Affairs• Transportation Intern• Yellow Bike Representative• Capital Assets• Several Caucus Members
Contact Us
Thank You!
Office of Sustainability
(928) 523-0656