1 Getting To and Around Campus in the 21st Century: Its Not Just Jetpacks Tim Lomax Texas A&M Transportation Institute Committee of Senior Business Administrators Spring 2017 Conference
2 The Idea Outline We already move a bunch of people on football gamedays What will campus look like? What might be the technology role? Nearer term -- Practice for the Future
3 Some Perspective Kyle Field Gameday: 4th Largest Downtown in Texas120,000+ attendees/workers 2 Freeways 2M Popn Downtown Austin 125,000 workers 4 Freeways Add downtown San Antonio (2.4M popn, 50,000 jobs) Our ‘downtown’ (75,000+ students, staff and faculty) is also the 4th largest downtown Monday to Friday Some Perspective Ft Worth – 50,000 employment From: Travis Nedrich Sent: Tuesday, October 18, :26 AM To: Jeanne Geiger Subject: RE: downtown San Antonio employment 2015 downtown employment = 46,492 2040 downtown employment = 68,837 From: Jeanne Geiger Sent: Tuesday, October 18, :20 AM To: Travis Nedrich Subject: FW: downtown San Antonio employment Hi, Travis – do you have a 2015 and 2040 downtown employment number handy? I would call downtown that area bounded by IH 37, IH 35 and Cesar Chavez. 7M Popn Downtown Dallas 145,000 workers 6 Freeways Downtown Houston 150,000 workers 7 Freeways 6.5M Popn
4 Will The Local Mobility Problem Be A Quality-of-Life Issue?Future congestion will grow -- causing extra time on the road Hours to 22 Hours to 30 Hours CS Traffic Control Center 2014 Commuter Delay BCS hours El Paso hours Corpus Christi: hours Brownsville, Laredo 20 hours
5 Extend Gameday to Every DayNew technology and experience Upgraded traffic cameras, controllers, software and cabinets Apps and websites to show travel choice info Staffing to take advantage of technology Aggressive signal operations New shuttle buses and routes Understand the situation – We have big city traffic sometimes
6 2013 Kyle Gameday Traffic
7 New Gameday Traffic Plan
8 The Idea Outline We already move a bunch of people on football gamedays What will campus look like? What might be the technology role? Nearer term -- Practice for the Future
9 2017 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN (Excerpts with T Lomax Notes)
10 Campus Development – Denser, Compact
11 Changing Campus PatternsStudents moving from older to newer developments Developments adjacent to campus are significant part of solution
12 MOBILITY AND SAFETY PLAN –Implemented as Buildings Are Developed
13 Mobility Systems - Ped, Bike, Transit Focusmove: Mobility Systems - Ped, Bike, Transit Focus
14 Pedestrian Connectivity – Highest Prioritymove: Pedestrian Connectivity – Highest Priority
15 move: Bicycle Network
16 move: Transit Coverage
17 move: Parking Alterations
18 Proposed Parking – Garages on the Edgesmove: Proposed Parking – Garages on the Edges
19 The Idea Outline We already move a bunch of people on football gamedays What will campus look like? What might be the technology role? Nearer term -- Practice for the Future
20 Campus Transportation Technology InitiativeInitiative in brief: TAMU seeks transportation technology demonstrations and research opportunities to enhance the campus and the community over the long-term.
21 How Does The Initiative Work?Solicit partnership opportunities via Request for Information Use those ideas to deploy on-campus demonstrations and evaluate the results Companies pay for the deployment TAMU pays for the evaluation COMPANY
22 TTI and Campus Partners Will…Assess Deploy Integrate Evaluate Findings Assess and Recommend technology implementations Assist with deployments (can be challenging across all the different aspects of working on a college campus) Integrate strategies – multiple technologies may be complimentary and the combination stronger than the individual items Evaluate each demonstration involving the campus community Report findings Students are playing a key role.
23 Intersection Safety Bizzell / Ross Very busy intersectionSolar luminescent pavement markings First application in US 2 courses and students involved in evaluation College of Engineering College of Landscape Architecture / Urban Planning North side of campus next to the Administration building. Intersection had an 4th leg offset entrance to a very busy parking lot Redesigned as a Dutch Junction which separates and protects pedestrians and bicyclists with islands and keeps them in the view of motorists, helping to eliminate interactions. 2 classes involved in evaluation Both qualitative and quantitative Significant national exposure with 7 cities wanting to implement the bike lane and multiple cities considering the Dutch Junction design, including 3 locations in Houston.
24 Greenhouse Emissions Environmental Protection AgencyMobile Emissions Model National, county, and project level TAMU – 1st instrumented fleet MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) Data log engine parameters and correlate with know exhaust readings
25 Transit Bus Stop OptimizationTrack WiFi signals from bus stop to campus destinations Alter bus stop locations to shorten walk times
26 Parking Lot Smart AnalyticsAutomated analytics of parking lot cameras Data feeds for integration to signs/web/app Available spaces by type Timed, Motorcycle, Service Visitor
27 Tolling Application New tolling system based on user, not vehicleYou ‘always’ have your phone, don’t always have your toll tag User testing and feedback with virtual toll zones in B/CS Defined new ways to use the app Potential parking applications at TAMU No permit? No gates? Reservations? Pay-by-the-use? More efficient use of spaces From
28 Transformational Mobility for the A&M CampusEnsure Texas A&M University’s leadership position in developing, testing, and deploying autonomous transportation systems. Incorporate partners, lessons, ideas, opportunities from other cities, campuses, etc.
29 The Idea Outline We already move a bunch of people on football gamedays What will campus look like? What might be the technology role? Nearer term -- Practice for the Future
30 The Vital Few Metro Projects bcsmpo.orgMobility – A Quality of Life Issue Accommodate Growth Opportunities Improve Safety Increase Travel Options
31 Many conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles, buses, cars and trainsPROJECT BACKGROUND High volume of pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, vehicles, trains 200+ nearby special, athletic and university events Congestion Many trains Many conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles, buses, cars and trains High traffic volume 200+ nearby special, athletic and university events Congestion, high traffic volumes, many trains
32 THE CHALLENGE Maintain mobility Minimize effects Minimize extra coststraffic Improve the intersection Maintain vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle and railroad traffic Maintain mobility Minimize negative effects on the campus and nearby neighborhoods Minimize unreasonable additional costs Re-engage multiple stakeholder groups Improve intersection Re-engage stakeholders
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34 24/7 construction schedule Railroad continues operation CONSTRUCTION CONCEPT Current (Possible) Idea 24/7 construction schedule Railroad continues operation Close whole intersection for 6 months Open Wellborn through roads Keep Bush closed another 3 months >>>>>Current Idea (Possible) – possible is a really important word! 24/7 construction schedule Railroad continues operation Close whole intersection for 6 months Open Wellborn through roads Keep Bush closed another 3 months
35 We will analyze your input and bring back concepts and schedules in the Fall.
36 4 1 2 3 4 TAKEAWAYS FROM TODAY You have a voice in this.What would you do to this intersection? TAKEAWAYS FROM TODAY 3 What are your concerns? 4 What opportunities do you see? You have a voice in this. What would you do to this intersection? What are your concerns? What opportunities do you see? Fill out the questionnaire at: bwx-bcs.org
37 Transportation Futures SummaryRecognize ‘big city suburb’ status Public conversation about expectations Focus on significant - and solvable - problems Technology – learn from - and lead - larger cities (everyone is near the beginning on much of this) Practices and policies – operations and development near campus & in region Vision – mix these together to create quality, opportunities and flexibility The City Manager is directed to develop a plan (The New Mobility EV/AV Plan” or “Plan”) and prepare the City to take a state/national/global leadership role in the ensuing “New Mobility Electric/Autonomous Vehicle (EV/AV)” solution. The New Mobility EV/AV solution will shift the City’s transportation system to one that enables “Shared, Electric, and Autonomous Mobility Services” and provide a City ready and willing for it. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The New Mobility EV/AV Plan will address on-demand mobility, accessibility and reduced transportation costs, reduced congestion, improved air quality, and mobility for seniors, persons with disabilities, and others without a driver’s license or means to access a car. Going to have: List of next steps and targets needed to achieve goals; Description of resources that may be needed and potential funding options; and Safety considerations.