PUBLIC SAFETY
Recent Accomplishments
- Wrote into policy a ban on patrol vehicles idling in winter when parked-unattended
- Converted 4 of the 5 patrol vehicles to hybrid
- Upgraded all DPS appliances to Energy Star
- Paper is recycled throughout the office
- Retrofitted all DPS interior lighting to energy efficient lighting
- Implemented motorcycle patrol unit to save on use of petroleum products
- Signs located throughout the department reminding staff to turn off lights when not occupying a room
- Supported and participated in annual Bike Jam event
- Added two more bikes to campus bike loan program
- Added bike racks and bike lockers around campus
- Recycled more paper. Saved 14 trees (2 more than 2009), producing about 2800 pounds to recycling (up 400 pounds from 2009).
- Created sustainable transportation marketing materials such as bulletin boards, handouts, and shuttle ads in order to increase awareness and education regarding sustainable options at UCCS
- Implemented campus "Share the Road" program that includes pavement markings and signage
- Installed motion sensors in common areas not used often such as break rooms
- Supported and participated in annual Bike Jam event
- Ordered new bike racks and lockers for U Hall and added bike rack at Four Diamonds.
- Participated in Health Fair
- Participated in Earth Day
- Participated in Bike for Bagels
- Collaborated with David Havlick's Sustainability Seminar Class
- Researched ways to get biodiesel again for shuttle busses
- Marketed sustainable transportation options
- Conducted surveys at campus events
Future Plans
- Hold DPS Mt. Trashmore event to see how well DPS is recycling
- Upgrade lighting on level five of the parking garage
- Continue to support campus sustainability events
- Actively market sustainable transportation options
- Participate in "Bike to Work Day"
TRANSPORTATION
Recent Accomplishments
- Provided a preferred, reserved parking space for hybrid and low emission vehicles
- Supported the proposed trolley route to connect downtown Colorado Springs to campus
- Converted 4 out of 5 patrol vehicles to hybrid
- Installed bike racks on new shuttle buses
- Wrote into policy that Parking Office employees will attempt to match persons together who are renting a motor pool vehicle and driving to same location on same date
- Used biodiesel for all campus shuttle buses until local provider stopped carrying biodiesel
- Purchased two bicycle repair toolboxes for onsite bicycle repairs for University Center and University Hall
- Implemented UCarshare rental car program for students so that they can consider leaving their cars at home
Future Plans
- Implement campus ride finders program
- Support development of Rural Transit District (RTD) to reinstate bus service to campus
- Partner with Colorado Springs Mountain Metro for free or discounted bus passes
- Continue to seek ways to get shuttle busses back to biodiesel