The Howard University Office of Auxiliary Enterprises has put out the Online
Transportation Survey to help tackle issues with the university's transportation system.
The survey is a part of the university's Transportation Demand Management Plan
(TDMP), which will improve transportation options for students, faculty and staff.
"The online survey is the first step in Howard University's master plan to
determine how our community commutes to main campus and to improve transportation
around campus for our community in the most environmentally and financially effective
way," said Clifford Smith, director of Parking and Shuttle Operations.
Howard University is in the process of undergoing major developments such as
new dorms and buildings within the next 12 years. The project will focus on facilitating
parking, pedestrian and traffic conditions that will seamlessly integrate campus mobility
while reducing Howard's carbon footprint.
Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Enterprises, Margo B. Smith,
explained, "The overarching goal of the TDMP is to reduce vehicular traffic to main
campus by providing alternative transportation modes. The alternative modes are to
support green initiatives in the region thus reducing our carbon footprint and supporting
smoother commuting environments."
The survey will be used as a guide to develop transportation programs. It will set
the baseline for comparing the effectiveness of Howard transportation programs over the
next 1-5 years.
Furthermore, the survey will ask students, faculty, and staff about their
commuting trends and about alternative modes of transportation, in order to modify the
plan to reflect the desires of the Howard commuting population.
"I think the survey will be integral in improving the way students travel around
campus and I'm glad students will have a voice in these future changes," said Chanice
Brown, Communication Sciences and Disorders student.
Ms. Smith said, "Our students, faculty and staff can have a decrease in traffic
stress, save money, and improve their health. It [TMPD] also supports being a better
neighbor with the surrounding community by reducing traffic and reducing the cars
parked in front of their homes."
Students, faculty and staff who take the survey will get the chance to win one of
five $50 gift certificates to the Howard University Bookstore.
To take the HU Online Transportation Survey visit http://hutransportationsurvey.info/.
The survey will be available from September 12 – September 23, 2011.
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