The University of Texas at Austin is launching an innovative Transportation and Mobility Study to comprehensively assess our campus transportation and parking systems. This initiative will explore service offerings and facility locations while gathering insights from our campus community. Our aim is to create a more accessible campus, enhancing safety and walkability for all. By promoting interconnected transportation options and developing new parking infrastructure, we will support a vibrant University environment while accommodating future growth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the study?
The University of Texas at Austin is initiating a new Transportation and Mobility Study aimed at developing a comprehensive and integrated assessment of campus transportation and parking systems. This initiative will evaluate service offerings, facility locations, and the experiences of the campus community. Future developments will include promoting interconnected mobility options, establishing new parking infrastructure, and implementing programmatic models to enhance safe and convenient travel for all users.
What is the purpose?
The objective of the study is to gain insights that will inform the University’s goals to establish an accessible campus through a network of travel and parking options that foster a safe, walkable, and vibrant environment for teaching, study, discovery, leadership, and engagement. The overarching goal is to enhance mobility while preserving the distinctive character of the campus, as well as to accommodate anticipated University growth.
Why is it important?
Transportation and parking are essential components to the campus environment. To foster a world-class campus experience, it is imperative that the University ensure reliable, safe, convenient, and connected access for the community.
How will data be used?
The data will serve to guide and inform the efforts of University officials in their ongoing pursuit of enhancements to parking and transportation operations.
Why should I take the survey?
By taking part in this survey, you are helping the University identify commute patterns that can be used to inform decision-makers on the future of mobility on campus. Your feedback will be used to guide improvement efforts and be used for leadership decisions across the University over the next year.
Who is the survey for?
Current UT faculty, staff, and students.
How was this survey developed?
The University has partnered with Nelson Nygaard, a consulting firm centered in mobility, accessibility, and sustainability. Nelson Nygaard has worked with University leadership to develop a custom survey for UT Austin.
What is the difference between transportation and mobility?
For the purposes of this study, transportation encompasses all of the methods we use to move through campus, while mobility refers to the ease with which we move through campus.
In which languages is the survey available?
The survey will be provided in English and Spanish.
Can I complete the online survey more than once?
No, the survey can only be completed once.
Does the survey “time out” if I leave it open?
The survey does not time out, but for confidentiality purposes, users should save responses by clicking “Next” and then closing their browsers.
I am unable to access the survey, what can I do?
While the survey platform is compatible with any browser, the recommended browser is Google Chrome. If encountering difficulties in Google Chrome, contact your local administrator to see if there are firewall restrictions.
How do I know whether my survey was submitted successfully?
UT Austin is not able to confirm submission of individual surveys. However, participants can click on the link from their invitation email to verify submission. If after clicking on the survey, a user receives an “already completed” message, they can be assured their survey has been successfully submitted.
If a survey had not been submitted, the user will be taken to the point in the survey where they left off and will be able to complete it.
I submitted my survey responses, why am I still getting e-mail reminders?
The University will send a series of general reminders to capture survey responses.
How can I find my survey invitation?
Survey invitations were sent via email. Check junk/spam folders to ensure it was not accidentally marked as spam. For those that use Focused Inbox, check the Other Inbox to ensure it was not sent there.
The link is also available here.
How long will the survey take to complete?
About 5-10 minutes.