Louisiana State University

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Louisiana State University Parking and
Transportation Master Plan April 2007 Update
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Timeline

• The Campus Master Plan was Adopted by the Board
  of Supervisors in May 2003.
• The Chancellors Parking/Transportation Task
  Force was assembled in Spring 2004.
• The Chancellors Parking/Transportation Task
  Force consisted 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)
• The final report was submitted in April 2005 by
  Walker Parking and Associates.
• Recommendations were submitted and approved by
  the Chancellor in May 2005.
• Implementation started in Summer 2005.
• The following is a summary of the status 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.
Approaching 3rd Stage of 5 Stages
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(Previous)
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Commuter Lots for Free Employee 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.
Implemented Fall 2005
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Total Estimated Cost 28,970,000
FY 05- 06
LEGEND
FY 06- 07 (Bond Sale)
FY 06-07
FY 08-09 (Bond Sale)
FY 08- 09
Construction
FY 09-10
Enforcement of Restricted Streets -
925,000 Summer 2006
FY 10-11
E. Frat Circle (Redesigned) 100,0000 88 Spaces
W. Stadium (Redesigned) 350,000 364 Spaces
Design
Parking Garage (New) 20,405,000 725 Spaces
Nicholson (Redesigned) 60,000 86 Spaces
Complete
Horticulture (Redesigned) 110,000 95 Spaces
S. Stadium (Redesigned) 1,625,000 861
Spaces Summer 2006
Bids May 4
X-174 (Renovated) 2,235,000 1,342
Spaces Summer 2007
All Lots Include Improved Lighting and Pedestrian
Sidewalks And Cost Reflects Total Project Cost
Planned Campus Parking Improvements
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Completed Summer 2005
Natatorium Parking Lot.. Photo
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Completed Spring 2006
Parker Coliseum Student Parking.. Photo
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Completed Spring 2006
LETC South Parking Lot.. Photo
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Completed Summer 2006
Tiger Stadium West Parking
Pedestrian Promenade.. Photo
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Restricted Streets
Tiger Stadium West Parking Lot
South Stadium Parking Lot
Restricted Streets
New North Stadium Dr. / Nicholson Extension
Access Road..


West Stadium
Drive
Construction Fall 2006 Summer 2007
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South Stadium Parking Existing
Photo
Completed Spring 2007
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Projected to 2035
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Lot X-174 Parking Geometric Plan
Bids Open May 4 - Construction Summer 2007
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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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LEGEND
Legend
Security Gate
Security Booth
Restricted Streets
One Way Streets
Enforcement of Restricted Streets
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Restricted Streets
In Final Phases of Construction Expected
Completion June 1, 2007
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Restricted Streets Visitor Parking
Phase I Construction Spring 2007 Phase II
Construction Fall 2007



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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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Bookstore (50k /- GSF)
Designer Selected December 2006 Project is in
Program Stage, Expected Construction 2009
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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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Completed Summer 2006
N. Stadium Dr. / Fieldhouse Dr. Round-a-Bout -
Concept Plan
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Priority 4 Remote Shuttle Lot and Service
(Start Fall 2009) Begin the
Implementation of a Remote Shuttle Lot on the
Periphery of Campus.
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Shuttle Recommendations
600 Car Lot
Anticipated Shuttle Bus Spacing on Proposed Route
(6 Minute Required Headway)
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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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Thank You!!!