Louisiana State University

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Louisiana State University Parking and
Transportation Master Plan 2005 Update
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Background
The 2003 Campus Master Plan which was approved by
the Board of Supervisors made recommendations in
regards to traffic and parking however, this
study was performed on a topical level and a true
analysis of these impacts was never completed as
part of the master planning process. The
Chancellors Parking/Transportation Task Force
was assembled in Spring 2004 to work with Walker
Parking Consultants to evaluate and recommend
improvements in regards to the campus traffic and
parking situation, and the impact that the
development of the master plan would have on this
system. The Chancellors Parking/Transportation
Task Force consists of -Emmett David (Facility
Development) -Renee Pierce (Staff
Senate) -Michael Desmond (Faculty Senate) -Ralph
Portier (FDDC) -Gary Graham (Public
Safety) -Jason Soileau (Campus Planning) -Sarah
Hayes (Student Government) -Chuck Wilson
(Academic Affairs) -Eric Monday (Finance and
Administration)
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Data Collection
In cooperation with the LSU Department of Public
Safety and the City of Baton Rouge, Walker
Parking Consultants performed a traffic and
parking count on campus during the fall 2004
semester which provided valuable data on critical
intersections and parking supply and demand. In
addition, Walker Parking Consultants were
provided with information on the objectives of
the LSU 2003 Master Plan and the current Capital
Outlay 5 Year Plan to anticipate growth through
the year 2015 and its impact on traffic and
parking.
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Campus Involvement
In November 2004, a broadcast email was sent to
all students, faculty, and staff notifying the
entire campus community that a traffic and
parking survey was available for completion
through the LSU PAWS system. There were a total
of 8,738 useable survey respondents, which
represented approximately 22.8 of the total
campus population. This response rate is
considered to be very high for a web based
survey. In addition, focus group discussions
were held with both the Student Government and
the Staff Senate during the month of November
2004. Also, an open public forum was held to
receive general comments from the campus
community.
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Draft Recommendations
A draft report was received from Walker Parking
Consultants on February 22, 2005 which included a
series of recommendations in regards to traffic
and parking. This draft report was presented to
Student Government, Staff Senate, and Faculty
Senate to obtain comments for consideration.
The final report was submitted in April 2005,
at which time the Chancellors Traffic and
Parking Task Force was asked to make a series of
recommendations for the 2005 Parking and
Transportation Master Plan based upon the report
prepared by Walker Parking Consultants. These
recommendations were submitted and approved by
the Chancellor in May 2005, and are currently in
the first phase of implementation. The following
is the Mission Statement and a list of the
approved recommendations
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• Mission
• Provide Fee Structure that Accurately Reflects
  the True Cost of Operations and Maintenance of a
  Quality Parking and Transportation Network.
• Provide Additional Surface Parking Improvements
  Which Comply With 2003 Campus Master Plan as
  Needed
• Provide Quality Parking and Facility Upgrades as
  Needed
• Provide Financing Structure for University
  Parking Structures

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Priority 1 Parking Fees and Charges
(Start Fall 2005) Adjust the parking
fees to more accurately reflect the true cost of
parking.
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Priority 2 Campus Wide Parking Lot
Improvements (Start Fall 2005) Begin the
Implementation of a Campus Wide Parking Lot
Improvement Program to Renovate Existing Lots in
need of Repair and to Construct New Lots Where
the Need Exists.
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Priority 3 Enforcement of Restricted Streets
(Start Summer 2006) Physically Restrict
the Streets Within the Core of Campus from
Student Vehicular Use.
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Priority 4 Remote Shuttle Lot and Service
(Start Fall 2007) Begin the
Implementation of a Remote Shuttle Lot on the
Periphery of Campus.
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Priority 5 Garage 1 _at_ Raphael Semmes
(Start Fall 2007) Begin Design and
Construction of the Recommended Garage 1 on
Raphael Semmes at the Current Site of Highland
Dining Hall which complies with the 2003 Facility
Master Plan.
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Priority 6 One Way Streets
(Start Fall
2007) Model the Impact of Modifying Existing Two
(2) Way Streets Within the Core of Campus so that
they are One (1) Way with Angled Parking (In Lieu
of Existing Parallel) and a Two Way Bike Lane.
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Priority 7 Recommended Street Improvements
(Start Summer 2008) As Part of the
Recommendation to Physically Restrict the Streets
Within the Core of Campus, Walker Parking
Consultants also Recommends that Street
Improvements be made at Select Intersections to
Insure that the Level of Service remains Adequate
Given the Increased Pressure that will be Added
by Restricting the Core Campus Streets..
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Priority 8 Garage 2
(Start Fall
2010) Campus Parking and Transportation Needs
Should be Re-Evaluated in the Year 2010 to
Determine if a Second Parking Structure is
Required.
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FY 05- 06
Total Estimated Cost 24,970,629
LEGEND
FY 06- 07 (Bond Sale)
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
FY 08- 09
Enforcement of Restricted Streets 550,000
FY 09-10
Natatorium South (New) 130,000 54
Spaces October 2005
E. Frat Circle (Redesigned) 76,450 88 Spaces
Indian Mound (Redesigned) 110,880 228 Spaces
W. Stadium (Redesigned) 617,200 364
Spaces April 2006 Funded By TAF/LSU
X-151 787,270 600 Spaces
Parking Garage (New) 18,500,000 725 Spaces
Nicholson (Redesigned) 45,650 86 Spaces
Horticulture (Redesigned) 83,019 95 Spaces
S. Stadium (Redesigned) 1,085,590 861 Spaces
Remote Shuttle Lot (New) 825,000 600 Spaces
W. CEBA (Redesigned) 339,570 298 Spaces
X-174 (Renovated) 1,159,400 1,342 Spaces
Parker Coliseum (New) 390,000 123
Spaces February 2006
E. CEBA (Redesigned) 270,600 206 Spaces
All Lots Include Improved Lighting and Pedestrian
Sidewalks And Cost Reflects Total Project Cost
(Construction Design)
Proposed Campus Parking Improvements
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Sounds Great, But??? Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers
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Question
Were the results of last years survey of
employees and students regarding parking issues
published? If so, where can they be found?
Answer
The full content of the survey was never
published however, the results of the survey
were summarized in the report prepared by Walker
Parking Consultants and used to develop the
recommendations put forth by that report. A
digital copy of the full report can be found
online at http//appl003.lsu.edu/pubsafety/lsupa
rking.nsf/index The following is a summary of
the survey results.
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Campus Survey
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Mode of Transportation to LSU Campus
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Mode of Transportation on the Campus
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University Parking Location
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Parking Satisfaction
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Potential Parking Solutions
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Question
What formula was used to develop the new parking
fees?
Answer
The parking fee increase is reflective of the
cost to upgrade existing parking, construct new
parking facilities, and properly maintain the LSU
parking and transportation network in a quality
manner. In addition, the parking fees were
compared to those being charged at peer
institutions and are being implemented over a 5
year period to minimize the financial
burden. The following is a summary of the
parking fee increase.
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Question
Where is free parking for employees?
Answer
All lots designated as A and X commuter lots
are areas for free parking for employees.
Employees opting for this would need to select
the A parking permit. The following is a map
showing the free commuter parking lots..
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Commuter Lots for Free Employee Parking
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Question
When will shuttles be implemented to provide
transportation to and from lots on the periphery
of campus?
Answer
All lots designated as commuter lots are
currently serviced by shuttle routes, which are
free to employees. When the core campus streets
are restricted from student vehicle use, the
reliability of the shuttle route times will
improve dramatically. Additionally, as part of
the recommended improvements, a new shuttle lot
will be constructed on River Road, and will
provide a continuous shuttle with a 6 minute
turnaround to and from the core of campus. The
following is a map showing the new remote shuttle
lot and bus route..
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Shuttle Recommendations
600 Car Lot
Anticipated Shuttle Bus Spacing on Proposed Route
(6 Minute Required Headway)
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Question
Who will be using the parking garage on Raphael
Semmes and how will this affect the University
Lab School traffic flow?
Answer
The garage will be utilized by Faculty/Staff,
Students, and Visitors however, the exact
distribution has not been determined. The
capacity of the garage will be approximately 750
cars, and at this time it is estimated that
approximately 200 spaces will be designated for
faculty/staff. The report prepared by Walker
Parking Consultants did not show any negative
affects to traffic as it relates to the
University Lab School traffic flow. At this time,
there is no reason to believe that this traffic
flow will be negatively impacted except when
special events are scheduled during peak traffic
times. The following is a series of graphics
outlining the Raphael Semmes Garage Study.
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Raphael Semmes Garage Study
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Bookstore (50k /- GSF)
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Raphael Semmes Existing Photo
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Raphael Semmes Garage Concept Image
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Question
Given the Current Gas Prices, does LSU plan to do
anything to encourage alternative transportation
to and from campus?
Answer
LSU continues to encourage commuters to utilize
alternative means of travel including mass
transit, carpooling, bicycles, etc. LSU is
currently negotiating with CATS (Capital Area
Transit System) to develop new routes to campus
from adjacent parishes such as Livingston and
Ascension Parish. LSU is always seeking
alternative funding sources to improve the
pedestrian corridor leading to and from campus.
Over 3.5 miles of new sidewalks have been
constructed over the past 2 years, and an
additional 2 miles are planned for the near
future. Interior campus roads will be studied in
detail in the near future to determine how a
designated bike route can be established.
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Question
Can more space be allocated in existing parking
spaces for motorcycles?
Answer
As new parking lots are constructed and existing
lots are renovated, areas will be designated for
motorcycle parking.
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Once the identified upgrades have been made, what
will be the long term and short term application
of the parking fees?
Answer
Upon the completion of the identified parking
upgrades, a maintenance fund will be established
to maintain the parking infrastructure in
satisfactory condition. Additionally, Walker
Parking Consultants recommend the construction of
a second parking garage in 5 years, and the
Campus Master Plan identifies a total of 7
parking garages. The revenue generated by the
parking fees can be used to fund the construction
of these new facilities. LSU will also continue
to study new ways to improve the level of parking
service for all faculty/staff, students, and
visitors.
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Question
Employees who hold handicapped tags are often
unable to choose parking options other than those
close to the buildings in which they work. Is
there any possibility that those employees with
disabilities who are on the lower end of the pay
scale would be given some kind of break on the
fees?
Answer
The LSU Office of Traffic and Parking will
continue its policy of evaluating special
circumstances on an individual case basis.
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Given the Post-Katrina condition of the State and
our families, has delaying the fee increases been
considered?
Answer
LSU is having to evaluate budget issues on a
grand scale due to the post hurricane situation
however, no delay in the implementation of the
parking master plan is anticipated at this time.
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Thank You!!!