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The Newsletter of CU Parking & Transportation Services |
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New Buff Buses & New Routes
New articulated Buff Buses can be seen around campus. These buses hold up to 120 people, and feature a low floor design for better visibility and easier access, and an ISO certified engine for low exhaust and noise emissions.
As a direct response to student input, PTS implemented new Williams Village/Bear Creek Buff Bus routes to cover the campus more effectively. The new routes are possible for the first time now that Regent Crossing is substantially complete, and buses are able to run along Regent Drive without compromising schedules.
Two bus routes circle campus in opposite directions, allowing students to choose which route is best for them. Both routes originate at Williams Village/Bear Creek. They diverge at the Regent/Colorado intersection. The Colorado Loop travels up Colorado and in a counterclockwise direction around campus back to Colorado Avenue. The Regent Loop turns left at Regent Drive and travels clockwise around campus. See a route map. These new routes provide better access to Leed's School of Business, Coors Events/Conference Center, the Kittredge area and Regent Hall.
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| Winter Commencement 2009
Winter Commencement will be held Friday, December 18 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Coors Events Center.
Parking will be available in lots along Regent Drive near the Coors Event Center primarily in lot 436. Parking attendants and police officers will be in the area to help direct guests to available parking locations. Other parking lots reserved for the ceremony are 306 and 308 on Regent Drive, and lots 414, 416, 418 and 470 in the Kittredge area. (View Map) Parking in these areas and at grey meters on campus is free on commencement day.
Reserved parking for those who have difficulty walking, will be available in lots 430 and 440. No disability permit is required. Attendants will direct you. Access to lot 420 will be available for drop-off only. Courtesy wheelchairs will be available those who have difficulty walking from the drop-off area in lot 420 to their seats.
Additional information on campus parking is available at the PTS website or by calling 303-492-7384.
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Parking Liaisons Reception
Sylvia Gardner of Housing and Dining Services has been a parking liaison for about 20 years coordinating the parking allocation allotted to her department and working with us to be a reliable source of parking information to her colleagues. PTS recognized Sylvia as PTS Parking Liaison of the Year in a morning meeting held in early November to thank the individuals who perform this service. We took the opportunity at this meeting to recognize two other individuals as PTS Partners of the Year. Rich Deborski is a Facilities Management project manager with whom PTS works very closely to keep the campus accessible during construction projects. The Regent Crossing project and the Center for Community are two examples of projects Rich manages. Chuck Goward of Meineke was also recognized as a PTS Partner of the Year. Chuck assists Transportation Services frequently by performing service work, and in the past two years, Chuck has also assisted the transportation operation by serving on two review boards established to hire mechanics. His insights and opinions are greatly valued.
We thank each of these individuals for helping us deliver on our stated mission to help members of the university community with their transportation needs. |
New Online Services for Students, Faculty and Staff
Updating vehicle information and appealing parking citations are two new activities that faculty, staff and students may do for themselves by accessing Online Services at our website . An active parking permit is required to update vehicle information, and you will need your CU IdentiKey user name and password to login.
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Zimride
PTS and the CU Environmental Center have collaborated to bring this ridesharing option to campus. Zimride is an inter-agency agreement started this fall to create ridesharing and carpooling opportunities for CU students and employees and other major government employers near the CU campus.
Zimride's website lets you enter and search for carpooling routes and participants online. Share the ride in someone else's vehicle or offer a ride to someone going your way and share commuting costs. Check out the profiles of possible matches online before you decide to share a ride. Go to http://zimride.colorado.edu for more information and to join. |
SkyRide Fees
If you plan to take the skyRide to DIA this fall, please keep in mind that there is a $5 surcharge for Eco Pass holders. This fare only applies to rides to DIA. Rides from the airport are still free. Without the Eco Pass, round-trip fare costs $24. |
 Official Bicycling Laws
Do you know the official rules of the road when it comes to biking? To help ensure the safety of cyclists, we have posted the state's official bicycling laws on our website.
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Winter Driving Tips
We have already been reminded this fall that driving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council intended to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.
Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that includes tire air pressure, sidewalls wear and tread depth; check ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses, fan belts, and spark plugs; if necessary, replace air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve; and check distributor, battery, antifreeze level and the freeze line.
Be prepared for an emergency that could arise at any time. Following the tune-up, a full tank of gas, and fresh anti-freeze, your trunk should carry:
- a properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack,
- a shovel, jumper cables, tow and tire chains and a tool kit, and
- a bag of salt or cat litter
Read more about safe winter driving, a "survival kit" for your car, and what to do if you become stranded on the road
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Melissa Yates Achieves CAPP Designation
Parking & Transportation Services is pleased to announce that Melissa Yates, Assistant Director for Projects, Events and Facilities, has successfully completed the Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) program and now is entitled to the rights and privileges commensurate the CAPP designation. Developed by the International Parking Institute and administered in partnership with the University of Virginia, the CAPP program is designed to meet three broad goals. It provides continuous information and training to parking and transportation professionals; it increases the body of knowledge and establishes a benchmark of excellence for the industry; and it provides a means by which parking and transportation professionals demonstrate their proficiency and receive recognition by their peers.
Nine or more courses are specifically designed for the certification program and are offered over a two-year period. The instructors and content of these courses are approved and recognized by the University of Virginia and include subjects such as design and maintenance of facilities, parking safety and security, dealing with the media, enforcement and adjudication, transportation issues, training employees, the impact of state and federal governments on the industry, revenue control and more. Business management and leadership are also covered extensively throughout the program.
PTS Director Casey Jones completed the certification program in 2007.
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