Addressing the Negative Impacts of Parking on Campuses Aileen Maguire Meyer, PE, AICP Kimberly Fabend, PE, PTOE Jamie Hamann-Burney

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1 Addressing the Negative Impacts of Parking on Campuses Aileen Maguire Meyer, PE, AICP Kimberly Fabend, PE, PTOE Jamie Hamann-Burney

2 Best Practice The Eastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators (ERAPPA) is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-aia members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

3 Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program you will be able to: 1. Explore the negative impacts of accommodating parking on campus. 2. Develop an understanding of what Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is. 3. Explore what is in the TDM toolbox and how to use it. 4. Compare what campuses and institutions are doing to address parking issues.

4 Agenda The Parking Challenge The Negative Impacts The Possible Solutions One Solution: Transportation Demand Management Regional Best Practices A Closer Look: GO BNMC Program

5 The Parking Challenge

6 The Negative Impacts High construction/ maintenance costs Loss of valuable real estate Degradation of air quality Increased impervious area Decreased public health Unattractive viewshed

7 The Possible Solutions Maximize existing supply Modify existing parking layouts Modify on-street parking Implement tandem parking and/or stackers Utilize electronic space counting & wayfinding signage

8 The Possible Solutions Build new facilities Surface lots Parking garages Remote facilities with shuttles

9 The Possible Solutions Establish a Transportation Demand (TDM) Management Program Products, services, and strategies meant to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation Reduce single-occupancy vehicles Reduce traffic congestion & parking demand Reduce GHG emissions & improve air quality Supports University President s Climate Commitment goals

10 The TDM Toolbox Education/Promotion Commuter Choices Transit Carpool/vanpool Walk Bike Telecommute Incentives Backup/Support Programs

11 Education/Promotion Strategies Teach why & show how Benefits to individual, organization, planet Time saved Gas/money saved Environmental impacts What options are available How to take advantage of the options

12 Education/Promotion Strategies Program branding

13 Education/Promotion Strategies Websites Transportation fairs On-site kiosks blasts Newsletters/E-newsletters

14 Regional Commuter Choice Programs

15 Carpool Strategies Ridesharing/Carpool matching Based on work shifts Start/end locations Dedicated desirable parking spaces

16 Transit Strategies Transit pass subsidies/pre-tax allocations More direct routes Establish park & rides ITS technology More/improved infrastructure Bus stops Shelters Bike racks on buses

17 Walk/Bike Strategies Bikesharing programs More/improved infrastructure Sidewalks/crosswalks Bike racks/shelters/storage On-site locker rooms Pedestrian friendly environment Aesthetically pleasing Safe Encourage/support complete streets projects

18 Financial Strategies Price of parking make alternative modes financially feasible and desirable Reduced parking fees for carpoolers Reward walkers/bikers

19 Backup/Support Strategies Occasional parking passes Guaranteed ride home Carsharing programs

20 Implementation Challenges Auto-centric culture Accommodating different user types expectations Colleges/universities Hospitals Combination Price of parking

21 Regional Best Practices Cornell University 89% of students & approx. 1/3 of staff participate in sustainable commuting options Free bus passes for new students during their first year Parking policies to discourage vehicles & promote alternative modes Source: accessed 8/23/13 Source: Student Sustainability Guide, accessed 8/23/13

22 Regional Best Practices University of Rochester Come and Go Green Occasional parker program Free transit routes with University ID 500+ bicycle parking spaces including covered, secure bike cage Discount taxi service

23 The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus 120-acre urban campus Over 50 smaller companies 9 major institutions, including Over 12,000 employees Roswell Park Cancer Institute Kaleida Health SUNY at Buffalo

24 Campus Growth Over 17,000 employees by 2017 Conventus Building John R. Oishei Children s Hospital UB School of Medicine RPCI Clinical Science Center

25 Major Challenges 2012 Mode Share Drive Alone: Carpool: Metro Bus: Metro Rail: Walk: Bike: 88% 5% 2% 2% 1% 2%

26 Major Challenges Employee parking demand and limited developable space 2010 BNMC Master Plan

27 Major Challenges Cost of constructing parking garages Impact on surrounding communities $39 million to construct 2,036 space parking garage

28 Major Challenges Maintaining an ample supply of parking for patients and visitors

29 Major Challenges Existing transportation policies differ between companies

30 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

31 NYSERDA & NYSDOT Pilot Program Awarded 121,000 to advance TDM strategies on the BNMC through collaborative efforts Pilot Program Goals: Create a BNMC Transportation Management Association (TMA) Develop and promote affordable transportation alternatives for employees on the BNMC

32 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

33 BNMC TMA TMA comprised of representatives from: BNMC, Inc. Major Campus Institutions NYSERDA NYSDOT NFTA GBNRTC City of Buffalo GObike Buffalo Buffalo Car Share

34 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

35 Parking Strategies Existing BNMC Parking System 7,078 off-street parking spaces: Employee spaces: 5,334 Patient/visitor: 1,492 Handicapped: 252 Existing Parking Supply

36 Parking Strategies Create a Three-Tier Parking Pricing System Create Market Rate Parking Prices: Most convenient parking: $89/month Less convenient parking: $60/month Free park n ride lots for Metro Rail and Bus users Rates go up as demand goes up Tiered parking locations

37 Parking Strategies Transfer true cost of parking onto user where possible Work with Campus companies to: Reduce parking subsidies Implement parking cash-out programs where applicable

38 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

39 Transit Incentives & Improvements Take advantage of NFTA Metro Rail and Bus UB South Campus NFTA Metro Rail: Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Metro Rail Station Rail Station w/ Park n Ride Two stations on Campus Free park n ride lots Convenient and Fast Service 15% of employees live within 1 mile of a Metro Rail Station NFTA Metro Bus: Many buses run through or near the Campus

40 Transit Incentives & Improvements Capital Improvement Plans Make public transit a more enjoyable experience: A new Allen/Medical Campus Station Coatless connections between buildings Constructing a new Rail Station in UB Medical School

41 Transit Incentives & Improvements Incentivize employees to utilize Metro Rail and Bus Incentive Programs: Pre-tax passes Give Transit a Try BNMC Commuter Pass Proposal Marketing Give Transit a Try

42 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

43 Transit Incentives & Improvements Encourage employees to carpool Rideshare programs created: Shared parking accounts Carpool-Reserved spaces Online carpool matching

44 Creating a Plan Comprehensive transportation study conducted that identified need to implement TDM strategies in order to reduce parking demand TDM Recommendation Categories: Transportation Management Association (TMA) Parking supply/demand and pricing management Transit incentives and improvements Rideshare incentives Development and promotion of transportation alternatives

45 Development of Alternatives Improving infrastructure that facilitates alternative transportation use Bicycle parking and cyclist amenities Increasing number of secure and dry bicycle parking options Developing a BNMC Bicycle Complex Bike to Work Day at location of Bicycle Complex

46 Development of Alternatives Improving infrastructure that facilitates alternative transportation use Complete Street Projects: Working with TMA partners on a Complete Street Prioritization Plan Delaware Ave. turned into a Complete Street

47 Development of Alternatives Developing support services for alternative commuters Buffalo CarShare 5 Car Share vehicles on Campus Buffalo CarShare vehicle on Medical Campus

48 Development of Alternatives Developing support services for alternative commuters Buffalo BikeShare A fleet of bicycles with built-in GPS available to employees on the Campus BikeShare bikes are available to employees

49 Development of Alternatives Developing support services for alternative commuters Guaranteed Ride Home Program Provides a free taxi-ride home for alternative commuters in the event of an emergency Participants are given a voucher that they can use for a free taxi-ride home

50 Promotion of Alternatives Education and Outreach GO BNMC Branding the TDM programs

51 Promotion of Alternatives EMPLOYEE Education and Outreach GO BNMC Website: Information about transportation options Access to incentive programs Ability to receive personalized information about transportation options GO BNMC homepage

52 Promotion of Alternatives EMPLOYEE Education and Outreach GO BNMC Outreach Programs: Example of marketing materials Signage Brochures Events New employee orientations BNMC employee champions

53 Promotion of Alternatives EMPLOYER Education and Outreach Transportation Assessments: Analyze existing employee behavior and employer policies Provide TDM recommendations Help implement TDM recommendations A TDM Assessment Catalog was created to market the service to Campus companies

54 Success to Date MARCH 2012 Drive Alone: Carpool: Metro Bus: Metro Rail: Walk: Bike: APRIL % 5% 2% 2% 1% 2% Drive Alone: Carpool: Metro Bus: Metro Rail: Walk: Bike: 83% 7% 4% 3% 1% 2%

55 NYS PE PDH Review What are the negative impacts of accommodating parking on campus? What is TDM? Identify two strategies in the TDM toolbox. What are some local campuses and institutions doing to address parking issues?

56 Thank you for joining us today. This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program Questions? Aileen Maguire Meyer, C&S Companies Kimberly Fabend, C&S Companies Jamie Hamann-Burney, BNMC

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