Improving On-Campus
Parking and Transit at OSU
A Look at the Current System
• Parking on campus is frustrating and uncertain.
• Commuters are forced to “hunt” for parking.
• Unlimited number of parking permits are sold.
• Parking lots in the core of campus are 90-100% utilized.
• 25% (approx. 1,775) of campus parking spots are available for
parking each day.
• OSU Shuttle is neither well known or well used.
• Community complaints: neighborhoods are crowded with cars.
• NEW Parking spaces are costly to build and maintain.
• Parking operation on campus is self funded
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It’s Time for Transportation Solutions
Task Force created to develop short-, mid-, and long term
solutions for campus Parking & Transportation:
• Task Force made up of Oregon State students, professional and
teaching faculty, and staff and technical advisors.
• Supported by two national transportation experts.
• Supported by technical advisers from OSU and City of Corvallis.
• Informed by Collaboration Corvallis recommendations.
• Informed by:
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Focus groups with students, faculty and staff.
On-line survey of more than 9,000 faculty, staff and students.
More than 20 campus and community outreach meetings.
Financial modeling.
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June 28, 2016
Transportation Solutions Task Force Goals:
• Increased probability of finding parking on campus without
sacrificing safety and accessibility.
• Support for a 10-minute campus.
• Financial accountability and transparency and cost sensitivity
for faculty, staff and students.
• Expanded carpool and other commute options.
• Advance the University District Plan (Campus Master Plan),
Strategic Plan, and Climate Plan goals to reduce SOV trips and
OSU’s carbon footprint.
• Reduced OSU commuter parking impacts in neighborhoods.
• Accessibility in campus parking, transit and pathway systems.
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Proposed Zonal Parking System
• 10 Parking Zones, 3 price levels:
• Faculty/staff and students together: 85%-15% split per zone.
• Limited parking permit oversell to address supply and demand.
• Carpool, visitor and other short-term parking needs accommodated.
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Zonal Parking Permit Options
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Changes being considered: variable pricing options
• Zonal pricing options allow consumer choice.
• Range of costs being considered:
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$100 - $550 annually
Or $11 - $61 per month (9 month payroll deduction)
(Currently: $267 for faculty and staff and $195 for students)
ADA spaces at the $100 rate
• How these ranges compare to peer universities:
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UC Davis: $156 - $612 (ADA spaces - $276)
Michigan State: $284 - $474
Washington State, Pullman: $121 - $634
Ohio State: $693 - $756
Changes Being Considered: Zonal Parking System
Permit Sales:
• Beginning September 15, 2014
• Faculty & Staff – Four groups ordered by years of service
• Students – Ordered by Graduate students first, Undergraduate
students by class
• Waitlists – First come first serve in each zone
Benefits of a zonal parking system:
• Improved probability of finding parking for time savings and
reduced frustration.
• Expanded consumer location and financial choices.
• Increased utilization of campus parking facilities.
• Parking better distributed throughout campus.
• Convenience to come and go as needed.
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Changes Being Considered: Improved Transit Services
• More frequent OSU Shuttle service.
• Transport riders from remote lots to campus core.
• More recognizable OSU Shuttle.
• Improved shuttle tracking app and website.
• Expanded promotion, support and coordination of local
transit and paratransit.
• Promote “Dial-A-Ride” paratransit services.
• Mid-term and long-term steps:
• Invest in rider amenities such as bus shelters.
• Additional shuttle routes.
• Evaluate creation of on-campus regional transit center.
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Changes Being Considered: Commute Options and Access
• On-going investment in commuting options:
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Bicycle infrastructure and program support.
Enhanced Corvallis Transit System (CTS) support.
Investments in carpool, vanpool and other transportation options.
Promote transportation options: “Drive Less and Save More.”
• Carpool priority spaces.
• Pathway and lighting evaluation and improvements.
• Mid- and long term steps:
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Explore remote parking options.
Plan for additional transportation options and parking requirements.
Contribute to University District Plan (Campus Master Plan) update.
Pathway and lighting improvements
Outreach and Decision-Making Schedules
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March 13 – Finish first outreach phase.
March 20 – Task Force makes final recommendations.
March 20 – University announces plans for parking system.
March 31 to April 9 – Second outreach phase.
April 14 – University announces final decisions.
April – City of Corvallis parking district decision.
Late June – Modifications to OAR.
September 15 – Permit sales and implementation begin.
Throughout the 2014-15 Academic Year:
• On-going evaluations and fine-tuning.
• Additional parking permit sales as capacity allows.
• Continued work through Collaboration Corvallis.
Goals to be Achieved: Are They Being Addressed?
Short-, mid-, and long term solutions:
• Increased probability of finding parking on campus.
• Support for a 10-minute campus.
• Improved safety and sustainability.
• Financial accountability and transparency and cost sensitivity for
faculty, staff and students.
• Expanded carpool and other commute options.
• Reduced OSU commuter parking impacts in neighborhoods.
• Accessibility in campus parking, transit and pathway systems.
• Advance campus goals to reduce SOV trips and carbon footprint.
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Questions, Advice and Comments?
Q&A
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