tag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:/newsTransportation Services | News2024-03-21T13:34:00-04:00tag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1606692024-03-21T13:34:00-04:002024-03-21T13:34:32-04:00Next phase of geothermal well drilling, lot redesign to begin March 26<div> </div> <div>University Facilities Design and Operations and Parking Services will be closing the Compton Family Ice Arena parking lot for the next phase of the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/i0tbog/edp1tv/yw1fvm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://t.e2ma.net/click/i0tbog/edp1tv/yw1fvm&source=gmail&ust=1711126847894000&usg=AOvVaw3bHpPUBfUcPTW4cDEXVDFZ"></a>
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<div>University Facilities Design and Operations and Parking Services will be closing the Compton Family Ice Arena parking lot for the next phase of the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/i0tbog/edp1tv/yw1fvm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://t.e2ma.net/click/i0tbog/edp1tv/yw1fvm&source=gmail&ust=1711126847894000&usg=AOvVaw3bHpPUBfUcPTW4cDEXVDFZ" rel="noopener">geothermal well drilling project</a>. <strong>The lot closure will begin Tuesday, March 26, with re-opening planned for Tuesday, July 16.</strong>
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<div>The Compton parking lot will be fully barricaded at all entrance/exit points at the end of day on Monday, March 25. Vehicles parked in the lot prior to barricade placement will be able to exit via the south exits only.</div>
<div>Vehicles that remain in the Compton Lot on the morning of March 26 will be transferred to another location on campus at the vehicle owner's expense.</div>
<div>Additionally, Leahy Dr. (between Angela Blvd. and Holy Cross Dr.) will be closed to thru-traffic from Monday, April 1 until Thursday, May 9.</div>
<div>For questions about other available parking options, please contact NDPD Parking Services at 574-631-5053 or email <a href="mailto:parking@nd.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">parking@nd.edu</a>.</div>Parking Servicestag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1605832024-03-18T10:30:00-04:002024-03-18T10:30:25-04:00Electric vehicles take charge in campus motor pool<p>Across the country, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is rapidly becoming an investment for organizations and individuals alike looking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. At Notre Dame, Sustainability and Transportation Services have collaborated for the last year and a half to bring EVs to the University’s operational fleet.</p><p>Across the country, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is rapidly becoming an investment for organizations and individuals alike looking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. At Notre Dame, <a href="https://green.nd.edu/">Sustainability</a> and <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/">Transportation Services</a> have collaborated for the last year and a half to bring EVs to the University’s operational fleet. Through this collaboration, <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/services/vehicle-rental/electric-vehicle-rental/">four new EVs have been added to the motor pool</a>, which include a 2024 Chevy Blazer, a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, a 2023 Nissan Ariya, and a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. These vehicles are now available to rent for University-related business.</p>
<p><strong>EV rentals fully underway</strong></p>
<p>EV rentals have generated much excitement, and these new additions to the fleet have raised the attention of the campus community and visitors alike. “Donors and benefactors are excited to see that the University is purchasing electric vehicles,” Executive Driver <strong>Tony Travick</strong> says.</p>
<figure class="image image-left"><img src="https://ndworks.nd.edu/assets/562010/300x/mc_3.13.24_campus_evs_14.jpg" alt="Plugging in a university-owned electric vehicle, part of the rental fleet available for use by campus. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)" width="300" height="200">
<figcaption>Plugging in a university-owned electric vehicle, part of the rental fleet available for use by campus.</figcaption>
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<p>Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions by economic sector in the United States, responsible for up to 28 percent of total emissions, <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20greenhouse%20gas%20emissions,fuel%20combustion%20increased%20by%2019%25.">according to the EPA</a>. Transitioning away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles has incredible potential for impact. Motor Pool Coordinator <strong>Donnetta McClellan</strong> is one of many staff members who are helping to carry out sustainable transportation initiatives at the University.</p>
<p>“Partnering with the University to become carbon neutral by adding electric vehicles to our motor pool is just one of the ways we can help reduce our carbon footprint both locally and globally,” McClellan says.</p>
<p><strong>It’s not always easy being green</strong></p>
<p>A transition to new technology isn’t always easy, but the University is committed to decarbonization. This includes identifying strategic opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operational fleet. Transportation Services Manager <strong>Cory Thompson</strong> has been the boots on the ground, working to implement this initiative for Notre Dame. He and his team are managing the new fleet, conducting research and helping to educate campus motor pool renters with the most up-to-date information about operating and maintaining electric vehicles.</p>
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<figcaption>Transportation Services Manager Cory Thompson attaches a decal to one of the vehicles in the campus electric vehicle fleet.</figcaption>
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<p>“The environment is very important to me,” Thompson says. “Being able to purchase electric vehicles to have as an option for a rental vehicle is a huge win. EVs are the future to help clean up some of our environmental woes in the world. I am very privileged to work with and have the support of the ND Sustainability team for guidance and support. This team effort, and the will to get it done, will have promising results for the future of our environment.”</p>
<p>In addition to the environmental benefits of decarbonization, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions is critical to improving human health. While the implementation of the Clean Air Act correlates with trends of improved ozone levels, over 119 million Americans are still living in areas with significant levels of air pollution. Unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution can cause respiratory illnesses and exacerbate their effects, <a href="https://www.lung.org/research/sota/key-findings">according to the American Lung Association</a>.</p>
<p>“In addition to lower greenhouse gas emissions, another result of electrifying our fleet includes a reduction in tailpipe emissions. This incrementally supports improved air quality — and a healthier environment for our campus community,” Senior Director of Sustainability Geory Kurtzhals says.</p>
<figure class="image image-left"><img src="https://ndworks.nd.edu/assets/562014/300x/mc_3.13.24_campus_evs_04.jpg" alt="The campus electric vehicle fleet, March 2024. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)" width="300" height="200">
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<p>As with any emerging technology, there will be challenges to overcome and many questions to answer. Whether it’s infrastructure challenges or learning new technology, the University is working to stay up-to-date with the changing EV market.</p>
<p>“Of course, we are only at the very beginning of this journey,” <strong>Brian Fremeau</strong>, senior director of operations, says. “Campus partnerships have been critical for us to get started on an ambitious and practical transition to electrifying the University vehicle fleet.”</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Olivia Farrington, Office of Sustainability; Photography by Senior University Photographer Matt Cashore</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/electric-vehicles-take-charge-in-campus-motor-pool/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">March 18, 2024</span>.</p>Olivia Farrington, Office of Sustainability; Photography by Senior University Photographer Matt Cashoretag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1605502024-03-01T13:39:00-05:002024-03-14T13:39:49-04:00Upcoming road and sidewalk closures near Hesburgh Library<p>Please note that Library Circle, the access drive to the Hesburgh Library, Pasquerilla Center and the ITC, will be closed Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, March 16.</p><p>Please note that Library Circle, the access drive to the Hesburgh Library, Pasquerilla Center and the ITC, will be closed Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, March 16. This will allow crews to install underground geothermal water lines originating from the new geothermal plant under construction on the north side of the Joyce Center. Anyone needing to be dropped off at the library during the road closure can use St. Joseph Drive west of the library. Please also note that a portion of the sidewalk north of Library Circle will be closed March 1-20.<br><br><a href="https://www.nd.edu/stories/going-geothermal/">Geothermal systems</a> support sustainable energy usage for heating and cooling buildings on campus. They take advantage of the year-round 50°F average temperatures underground, circulating water through a closed-loop piping system to a depth of roughly 300 feet before returning it to the surface and distributing it through an energy center. Starting the heating and cooling process at 50° instead of at fluctuating surface temperatures uses significantly less energy to create comfortable building spaces.</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/upcoming-road-and-sidewalk-closures-near-hesburgh-library/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 23, 2024</span>.</p>NDWorkstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1597782024-02-06T15:46:00-05:002024-02-08T15:46:23-05:00Notre Dame Begins Electric Vehicle Transition<p><strong>The Switch to Electric</strong></p> <p>Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions by Economic Sector in the United States, responsible for up to 28% of total emissions.<sup>1</sup> The University owns and operates a fleet of vehicles used to transport materials around…</p><p><strong>The Switch to Electric</strong></p>
<p>Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions by Economic Sector in the United States, responsible for up to 28% of total emissions.<sup>1</sup> The University owns and operates a fleet of vehicles used to transport materials around campus, monitor campus safety and respond to emergencies, and transport faculty, staff, and students locally and regionally for university business. To further reduce our emissions while still upholding vital operational needs, Notre Dame is actively implementing an electrification plan for university-owned vehicles.</p>
<p><strong>EVs Currently on Campus</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://green.nd.edu/">Sustainability</a> and <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/">Transportation Services</a> have collaborated for the last year and a half to address the changing landscape of transportation on campus and bring electric vehicles (EVs) to the University’s operational fleet. This partnership has resulted in electric vehicle adoption within the motor pool and Parking Services thus far. “As a Sustainability Team, we collaborate alongside our operational partners to identify strategic sustainability opportunities and then work together toward a common goal,” says Geory Kurtzhals, Sr. Director, Sustainability. “Our collaboration with Transportation Services represents an essential component of Notre Dame’s decarbonization journey.”<strong id="docs-internal-guid-6bf129c3-7fff-cb2a-eb11-6b6ec03bd1b3"><br></strong></p>
<p>Around campus, you will find the new Ford Lightning sporting the Parking Services logo. "The Lightning handles our tough jobs on a daily basis. We're thrilled with its performance, specifically throughout the colder months, and eager to continue testing its limits," says Katie Arnold, Parking & Credentialing Services Manager.</p>
<p>In Transportation Services, <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/services/vehicle-rental/electric-vehicle-rental/">four new EVs have been added to the motor pool</a>, which includes: the 2024 Chevy Blazer, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, the 2023 Nissan Ariya, and the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. These vehicles are now available to rent for University-related business. Electric golf carts are also available for inter-campus commutes. Transportation Services Manager, Cory Thompson, says, “The Transportation Services team is 100% engaged in transitioning to EVs on Campus. We have done a lot of research on owning and maintaining an EV, such as attending car shows focusing on electric vehicles. Motor Pool staff has started introducing EV fleet as an option for a rental vehicle. Local dealerships have offered a lot of insight on the future of EVs.”</p>
<p><strong>EV Performance and Reliability</strong></p>
<p>EVs are quickly becoming a viable option for everyday driving purposes. As with any new and emerging technology, there are challenges to overcome. Two commonly cited challenges are operating in cold temperatures and range anxiety. Transportation Services Manager, Cory Thompson reports that, “When talking about EVs to individuals around campus, I always get this common question: <em>How does an EV perform in the cold weather?</em> I respond with, “just as good as a vehicle with an ICE [internal combustion engine] engine.” EVs should be kept plugged in as much as possible in cold weather. Each EV has a battery warmer that keeps the batteries warm when plugged in. If the EV is not plugged in, it will still start and perform. The only difference you may see is that the battery may drain a little quicker. We have had our electric vehicles sit out in the cold weather without being hooked up to the charger and have had no issues.”</p>
<p>Charge anxiety is a common concern for folks who are interested in trying out an electric vehicle, but feel they may not have the capability of easily accessing a charger, depending on their destination. Thankfully, charging infrastructure is rapidly being developed to accommodate the growing market of EV drivers. In fact, the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) received a <a href="https://www.macog.com/news_item.html?post_id=65a6fe16acfa641e3105a0c2">$4.2 million grant</a> to develop charging stations in more rural areas of our region. And throughout the country, communities and organizations investing in EV infrastructure may see financial incentives, courtesy of the <a href="https://electrificationcoalition.org/work/federal-ev-policy/inflation-reduction-act/">Inflation Reduction Act</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Transition Timeline</strong></p>
<p>Complete fleet electrification for the University will be a gradual process, with many variables that will affect the transition. As charging infrastructure increases and University vehicles near their end of life, vehicles will be evaluated for replacement and electric vehicle options will be prioritized. “We are excited to introduce more electric vehicles to campus as this project advances,” says Brian Fremeau, Sr. Director of Operations. “And we are particularly excited that so many team members across the university will be able to actively participate in this sustainability effort knowing that their daily work in a new electric vehicle is having an impact on our carbon emissions reduction goals.”</p>
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<p>1.<a href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20greenhouse%20gas%20emissions,fuel%20combustion%20increased%20by%2019%25."> Environmental Protection Agency, Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 2023. </a></p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Olivia Farrington</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://green.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-begins-electric-vehicle-transition/">green.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 05, 2024</span>.</p>Olivia Farringtontag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1596022024-01-16T13:31:00-05:002024-01-31T13:31:49-05:00Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Receives a Boost through Competitive Federal Award<div class="post_content_title">The Federal Highway Administration announced that MACOG will receive over $4.2 million to fill gaps in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural areas and disadvantaged communities in the region. MACOG was one of 47 applicants nationally and the only in Indiana…</div><div class="post_content_title">The Federal Highway Administration announced that MACOG will receive over $4.2 million to fill gaps in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural areas and disadvantaged communities in the region. MACOG was one of 47 applicants nationally and the only in Indiana selected to receive federal funding to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging.</div>
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<p>MACOG will oversee the construction of 14 Level 2 stations in rural areas and 18 in urban areas, as well as three Level 3 charging stations at the South Bend International Airport, and along US-30 in Plymouth and Warsaw.</p>
<p>The majority of the funding from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program is devoted to Level 3 direct current fast chargers (DCFC), providing four 150 kW units at each location. At that power level, a vehicle can recharge to 80% in about 20 minutes to an hour depending on the rate that a particular vehicle can accept.</p>
<p>About a third of the funding is dedicated to slower Level 2 "destination" stations. These will be targeted to locations where the private sector has not and is not projected to invest in public charging: underserved urban areas and small towns that may include Argos, Bristol, Bremen, Culver, Middlebury, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Syracuse, Walkerton, and Winona Lake. In contrast, Level 2 units can provide about 7 kW of power or about 25 miles of range per hour of charging. Federal funding will cover up to 80% project costs.</p>
<p>"This funding will proactively provide a basic level of public charging access in many of our communities where there is nothing today. This will make it less risky for individuals and municipalities to benefit from the lower cost of operating EVs, knowing they have a back-up charging option nearby," said James Turnwald, the Executive Director of MACOG.</p>
<p>As electric vehicle technology has matured over the past decade, long-range options have proliferated including all-electric pick-up trucks, SUVs, and even a plug-in hybrid mini-van. EVs are more affordable than ever, with new federal tax credits for used vehicles and the price of a new EV is as low as around $20,000 after credits are applied at point of sale for a few models. Theoretically, a wider range of people can find an EV that works for their budget and needs. However, the availability of charging locally is a major impediment to adopting especially all-electric EVs.</p>
<p>The battery manufacturing plant under construction near New Carlisle is evidence of the industry scaling up and bringing battery costs down to be more affordable, and less of a luxury. MACOG is working to prepare now for the charging needs of even a modest level of EV adoption. While all-electric EV registrations remain under 1% of vehicles in the region, even the pessimistic prediction of 10% vehicle electrification by 2030 would require a significant network of charging to be constructed in the next few years.</p>
<p>The primary driver in selecting locations was equity, as those who rent or live in multi-family dwellings or are low-income may be more dependent on charging elsewhere.</p>
<p>“To avoid a future where only people who can conveniently charge at home benefit from electric vehicles, MACOG is focused not on where EVs are now in the early adopter stage. We are targeting investment where EVs are less likely to be adopted due to lack of charging,” said Turnwald.</p>
<p>Many small towns do not have public charging in or en route to their community, especially those who are not located near a major highway or urban area.</p>
<p>“We heard from especially our lake communities that they are seeing an influx of EVs. Outdoor recreation and tourism is an economic driver, and these visitors need to be confident they can charge," said Leah Thill, MACOG’s Director of Sustainability.</p>
<p>Of the 10 Level 2 stations installed with MACOG’s assistance through the Volkswagen program, use in the City of Plymouth and Town of Culver has rivaled urban areas.</p>
<p>While most of the funding is dedicated to locations owned by local governments, some funding is available for non-profits and private businesses to apply to host a Level 2 station. MACOG encourages those who are interested to reach out to MACOG at <a href="mailto:macogdir@macog.com">macogdir@macog.com</a> to receive updates.</p>
</div>MACOG Newstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1591052024-01-10T08:00:00-05:002024-01-10T14:19:48-05:00Moose Krause Circle Closure North of the Joyce Center<h3>Moose Krause Circle Closure North of the Joyce Center</h3> <div class="m_-8867617792947303391e2ma-p-div">To accommodate construction of a new geothermal plant on the east side of campus, a portion of Moose Krause Circle will be closed starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, through much of May. Access to facilities…</div><h3>Moose Krause Circle Closure North of the Joyce Center</h3>
<div class="m_-8867617792947303391e2ma-p-div">To accommodate construction of a new geothermal plant on the east side of campus, a portion of Moose Krause Circle will be closed starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, through much of May. Access to facilities west of the Joyce Center on Moose Krause Circle will be via St. Joseph Drive from the north. The geothermal plant, when completed, will distribute heating to buildings in the southeast region of campus and cooling throughout all of campus. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/6e3plh/q6hrcq/qi3vny" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://t.e2ma.net/click/6e3plh/q6hrcq/qi3vny&source=gmail&ust=1705000533486000&usg=AOvVaw10ICLArazXF3sWVsKKqVNE" jslog="32272; 1:WyIjdGhyZWFkLWY6MTc4NzUyNDczOTgzNjQ2MTg3NHxtc2ctZjoxNzg3NTI0NzM5ODM2NDYxODc0Il0.; 4:WyIjbXNnLWY6MTc4NzUyNDczOTgzNjQ2MTg3NCJd">Review the map</a>.</div>TheWeek@NDtag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1587622023-12-05T09:41:00-05:002023-12-14T09:41:30-05:00Changes to Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy<p>Effective December 17, 2023, the operation, storage, and charging of Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) such as e-bicycles, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-hoverboards, and go-karts, including the batteries for these vehicles, will no longer be allowed on the University’s main campus.</p><p>At the request of University President <strong>Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C.</strong>, a University working group comprised of students, faculty, and staff was convened to review on-campus PEV policies and protocols and make a recommendation about our policy on PEVs going forward. As part of its work, the group reviewed data on PEV accidents and resulting injuries, examined PEV policies on other residential campuses, hosted two open listening sessions and invited written feedback from the Notre Dame community, receiving some 580 comments.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the relevant facts and careful deliberation, the working group made the recommendation that the operation, storage and charging of PEVs should no longer be allowed on campus, and Fr. Jenkins has accepted the recommendation.</p>
<p>Effective December 17, 2023, the operation, storage, and charging of Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) such as e-bicycles, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-hoverboards, and go-karts, including the batteries for these vehicles, will no longer be allowed on the University’s main campus. <a href="https://police.nd.edu/crime-prevention-and-safety/bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety/temporary-storage-accommodations/">More information regarding temporary storage accommodations can be found here</a>.</p>
<p>Additional questions can be sent to <a href="mailto:e-scooter@nd.edu">e-scooter@nd.edu</a>.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/changes-to-personal-electric-vehicle-pev-policy/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">December 04, 2023</span>.</p>NDWorkstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1579912023-11-14T09:26:00-05:002023-11-14T09:26:15-05:00Fall and winter road closures planned to accommodate campus projects<p>Road closures related to the ongoing construction of the second McCourtney Hall research building and a new geothermal plant will mean changes for those navigating the east side of campus starting next week.</p><p>Road closures related to the ongoing construction of the second McCourtney Hall research building and a new geothermal plant will mean changes for those navigating the east side of campus starting next week.</p>
<p>Leahy Drive from Bulla Road to Library Circle, near the Early Childhood Development Center, will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Dec. 23. This will allow crews to connect utilities to serve the new research building. During this time, Library Circle can be accessed from the south via Courtney Lane.</p>
<p>On Monday, Nov. 27, a portion of Leahy Drive east of the Joyce Center will close for approximately four weeks. This closure is part of the most recent phase of the geothermal well fields project.</p>
<p>Construction of a new geothermal plant on the north side of the Joyce Center will also begin this winter. As a result, beginning the first week of January, a portion of Moose Krause Circle will be closed, extending through much of May. Access to facilities west of the Joyce Center on Moose Krause Circle will be via St. Joseph Drive from the north. The geothermal plant, when completed, will distribute heating to buildings in the southeast region of campus and cooling throughout all of campus.</p>
<p>Additionally, next week, work will begin on a project to relocate Holy Cross Drive on the west side of campus as part of the project to replace Fisher and Pangborn Halls. Two holes of the Burke Golf Course will be reconfigured as part of the project.</p>
<p>Access to the existing Holy Cross Drive will remain in place into the spring.</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/fall-and-winter-road-closures-planned-to-accommodate-campus-projects/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">November 12, 2023</span>.</p>NDWorkstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1579142023-08-30T07:36:00-04:002023-11-13T07:36:32-05:00Pedestrian path complete; traffic changes to be implemented for St. Mary’s Road<p>The University’s new pedestrian path along St. Mary’s Road is now complete and open to use. In addition, the entrance to St. Mary’s Road from SR 933 will be limited to essential vehicular traffic beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1.</p><p>The University’s <a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/new-path-to-enhance-safety-for-pedestrians-traveling-between-notre-dame-and-saint-marys-campuses/">new pedestrian path along St. Mary’s Road</a> is now complete and open to use, enhancing safety for Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students, faculty, staff, visitors and Holy Cross religious who walk or bike to and from both campuses.</p>
<p>The 10-foot-wide path runs alongside St. Mary’s Road from State Road 933 to Holy Cross Drive near the Peace Plaza. Additional safety enhancements include new LED lighting and security cameras.</p>
<p>The entrance to St. Mary’s Road from SR 933 will be limited to essential vehicular traffic beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1. Only essential vehicles and Holy Cross Congregation member vehicles will retain access after this date. All other vehicles should use alternative entrances to campus.</p>
<p>“We’ve heard from you, our campus community members, about the need for enhanced pedestrian safety given increasing traffic on St. Mary’s Road,” said Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Notre Dame Police Chief <strong>Keri Kei Shibata</strong>. “We want you to know we take that feedback seriously and these improvements to St. Mary’s Road is important for the safety of our tri-campus community.”</p>
<p>Signage will be posted alerting drivers of access changes. To better accommodate traffic navigating this area, the access gate at the intersection of St. Mary’s Road and SR 933 has been moved back to allow vehicles to use the roundabout to turn around.</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Jenna Liberto, Director of Internal Communications</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/pedestrian-path-complete-traffic-changes-to-be-implemented-for-st-marys-road/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">July 24, 2023</span>.</p>Jenna Liberto, Director of Internal Communicationstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1540942023-06-05T08:57:00-04:002023-06-16T08:58:15-04:00Campus Construction Map Summer 2023<p>Here's a look at campus construction projects ongoing this summer.</p> <p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/campus-construction-map-summer-2023/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">June</span>…</p><p>Here's a look at campus construction projects ongoing this summer.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/campus-construction-map-summer-2023/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">June 05, 2023</span>.</p>NDWorkstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1540322023-05-29T09:06:00-04:002023-06-14T11:52:09-04:00Notre Dame-led coalition aims to address health disparities in the South Bend-Elkhart community<p><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">The Michiana Community Health Coalition (MCHC) meets once per month to share knowledge and resources and pursue solutions to issues that commonly contribute to disparate health outcomes in the U.S.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:13px">The University of Notre Dame has convened a coalition of community health workers, community navigators and certified addiction peer recovery coaches to advance research, provide opportunities for student education and improve public health in the South Bend-Elkhart community.</p>
<p>The Michiana Community Health Coalition (MCHC) meets once per month to share knowledge and resources and pursue solutions to issues that commonly contribute to disparate health outcomes in the U.S., from lack of access to quality, affordable housing and transportation to poverty, educational inequality and mental health.</p>
<p>The group discusses issues and learns from each other as well as guests, including community experts and Notre Dame researchers. These conversations are also invaluable for researchers to truly understand on-the-ground issues and collaborate with community partners.</p>
<p>As trusted members of the community, coalition members serve as liaisons between the community and local health systems, helping to facilitate access to care and improve the quality and cultural competency of individual organizations and providers.</p>
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<p>“You’re swimming across the river and swimming and swimming, and the health coalition comes along and says, ‘Here’s your boat and paddle’ and helps you get across.”</p>
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<p>“These individuals are working on the front line of health, listening and building trust within our community to improve our system of care. Their work is critical in understanding the needs that exist and in helping develop solutions,” said <a href="https://research.nd.edu/people/jessica-brookshire/">Jessica Brookshire</a>, senior program director in the <a href="https://hwi.nd.edu/about/office-of-clinical-partnerships/">Office of Clinical Partnerships </a>at Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Brookshire, along with <a href="https://shaw.nd.edu/people/administration/jen-burke-lefever-ph-d/">Jennifer Lefever</a>, managing director of the <a href="https://shaw.nd.edu/">William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families</a>, and <a href="https://iei.nd.edu/initiatives/people/jill-pentimonti-0">Jill Pentimonti</a>, director of research advancement and <a href="https://federalrelations.nd.edu/">Federal Relations</a>, organized the group in December 2021. Initially, it started with four organizations — Beacon Health System, Saint Joseph Health System, St. Joseph County Department of Health and Oaklawn — that had begun using community health workers and certified addiction peer recovery coaches. These organizations recognized the importance of such work and the opportunity to learn from those on the front lines of community health. The coalition now counts more than 20 organizations from across St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties in northern Indiana.</p>
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<p>According to Brookshire, this growth speaks to the needs that exist. From the perspective of health organizations, it also speaks to the importance of outreach, cultural competency and health literacy, as well as the need to engage with and learn from individuals who are trusted members of the community. </p>
<p>Already, the coalition has developed a network to improve access to care and resources across all segments of the community. This includes things such as housing, mental health care, food programs, advance care planning and chronic disease management.</p>
<p>Vanessa Coutee is a community health worker with Beacon Health System in South Bend, where she focuses on COVID issues and COVID vaccination. Participating in the coalition, she said, has provided her with the knowledge to better serve her clients.</p>
<p>“Before I started attending the coalition it was like, ‘Oh, I wonder what organization can help us do this?’ But once I started attending the health coalition, it was like bridging the gap,” she said.</p>
<p>In that sense, she compared the organization to a lifeboat.</p>
<p>“You’re swimming across the river and swimming and swimming,” she said, “and the health coalition comes along and says, ‘Here’s your boat and paddle’ and helps you get across.”</p>
<p>She said she spends less time now tracking down resources and more time engaging directly with her clients.</p>
<p>“Having so much information so accessible is a big thing for us,” she said. “It makes our job so much easier and allows us to focus on more important things rather than, ‘Oh, I’ve got to find resources for housing or this and that.’ If you already have it you can say, ‘OK, what else can I help you with?’”</p>
<p>The coalition is funded by the <a href="https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/">Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society</a>, which recognized the potential of the group to establish collaborations within and between community partners. In fact, after conversations during MCHC meetings, the Lucy Family Institute, the Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team and various community partners proposed and were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new tests and technologies to reduce childhood lead exposure in the South Bend-Elkhart region. Beyond the grant, the <a href="https://civicinnovation.nd.edu/">Center for Civic Innovation </a>and <a href="https://reilly.nd.edu/">John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology and Values </a>has collaborated with the MCHC on student projects to support the coalition and benchmark work across the United States.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the group plans to work with a variety of campus and community partners to engage in conversations to improve the health and well-being of the community, including securing funding sources that connect needs with resources.</p>
<p>Originally published by Erin Blasko at <a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-led-coalition-aims-to-address-health-disparities-in-the-south-bend-elkhart-community/">news.nd.edu</a> on May 26, 2023.</p>Erin Blaskotag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1540952023-03-13T09:00:00-04:002023-06-16T09:00:30-04:00Douglas Road reconstruction continues with upcoming closure<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">Douglas Road, from east of Ironwood Road to Carmichael Drive, will be closed for the next phase of reconstruction starting Monday, March 20. The closure, which marks the beginning of Phase 3 of</span></span>…</p><p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">Douglas Road, from east of Ironwood Road to Carmichael Drive, will be closed for the next phase of reconstruction starting Monday, March 20. The closure, which marks the beginning of Phase 3 of the Douglas Road reconstruction, will continue through summer.</span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">The thoroughfare reopened to east-west traffic from Twyckenham Drive through the Ironwood Road intersection last fall, marking the first time Douglas Road had been open from Twyckenham to Indiana 23 since road construction for Phases 1 and 2 began last spring. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">When complete, Douglas Road will be four lanes from the toll road entrance/exit to the west through the Indiana 23 intersection and beyond. Ample turning lanes will be added at the Douglas and Indiana 23 intersection, which experiences significant congestion during peak traffic times.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal"></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-style:normal">The Indiana Department of Transportation is supervising construction.</span></span></p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">NDWorks</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/douglas-road-reconstruction-continues-with-upcoming-closure/">ndworks.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">March 13, 2023</span>.</p>NDWorkstag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1400382021-08-09T12:00:00-04:002021-09-09T12:43:45-04:00Campus Shuttle to resume Monday, August 16th<p>The Notre Dame Campus Shuttle is set to resume on Monday, August 16, 2021.  Please visit <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/services/studentfacultystaff-transportation/">Shuttle and Bus Services</a> for updated information regarding routes and time schedules.</p> <p class="attribution">Originally…</p><p>The Notre Dame Campus Shuttle is set to resume on Monday, August 16, 2021. Please visit <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/services/studentfacultystaff-transportation/">Shuttle and Bus Services</a> for updated information regarding routes and time schedules.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Donnetta McClellan</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-suspended-2/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">August 09, 2021</span>.</p>Donnetta McClellantag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417762021-02-22T09:00:00-05:002021-11-18T09:18:58-05:00Spring Semester Travel Policy<p>Transportation Services asks that you please proactively share documentation of prior approval for any vehicle rental requests.</p><p data-ng-bind="::announcement.title">The University’s efforts to minimize COVID-19 infections and safeguard the health of the entire Notre Dame community depend on a package of measures and protocols. One important element of that package is to curtail travel to and from campus as much as possible, in order to lessen the introduction of new sources of infection. Therefore, the <a href="https://here.nd.edu/policies/travel/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Spring Travel Policy</a> is effective as of February 3, 2021, and remains in effect until further notice.</p>
<p><strong>As per the Spring Travel Policy, permission for all University-related travel, regardless of the source of funding, must be approved by a Dean or a Vice President. In order to ensure the best customer experience possible, Transportation Services asks that you please proactively share documentation of prior approval.</strong></p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/spring-semester-travel-policy/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">February 22, 2021</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417772021-01-29T09:00:00-05:002021-11-18T09:23:42-05:00*UPDATE* Campus Shuttle Restarting As Planned on Monday, February 1<p>The Campus Shuttle service will <strong>restart Monday, February 1st</strong> following the same schedule as at the end of last semester. The Bulla-Library-Snite shuttle will run 7:00am-6:00pm. The Bulla-Main shuttle will run 7:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm. University policy regarding face masks…</p><p>The Campus Shuttle service will <strong>restart Monday, February 1st</strong> following the same schedule as at the end of last semester. The Bulla-Library-Snite shuttle will run 7:00am-6:00pm. The Bulla-Main shuttle will run 7:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm. University policy regarding face masks and social distancing will apply. Thank you.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/update-campus-shuttle-restarting-as-planned-on-monday-february-1/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">January 29, 2021</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417792020-11-10T09:00:00-05:002021-11-18T09:23:13-05:00CAMPUS SHUTTLE SUSPENSION BETWEEN SEMESTERS<h2><strong>****UPDATE****</strong></h2> <p>The Campus Shuttle service will be temporarily suspended end of Day Friday, November 13 and is expected to restart at the beginning of the day Monday, February 1.  Campus parking lots will be open and available for faculty, staff, and remaining students to…</p><h2><strong>****UPDATE****</strong></h2>
<p>The Campus Shuttle service will be temporarily suspended end of Day Friday, November 13 and is expected to restart at the beginning of the day Monday, February 1. Campus parking lots will be open and available for faculty, staff, and remaining students to park closer to their buildings. Please contact the Parking Services Office at (574)-631-5053 or parking@nd.edu for assistance in locating available parking.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-suspension-between-semesters/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">November 10, 2020</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417802020-10-15T09:00:00-04:002021-11-18T09:22:48-05:00Chicago Airport Shuttle End of Fall Semester and Beginning of Spring Semester<h2><strong>Airport Shuttle Service from Notre Dame to Chicago Midway and O'Hare Airports on November 18, 19, 20 and 21 offered by Royal Excursion.</strong></h2> <blockquote type="cite"> <p>For Reservations, please click the link  <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid%3D124609425145/&source=gmail&ust=1602359636474000&usg=AFQjCNEFvSbX4-gW3yMwqJMLBSuTEpr8Iw"></a></p>
…</blockquote><h2><strong>Airport Shuttle Service from Notre Dame to Chicago Midway and O'Hare Airports on November 18, 19, 20 and 21 offered by Royal Excursion.</strong></h2>
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<p>For Reservations, please click the link <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid%3D124609425145/&source=gmail&ust=1602359636474000&usg=AFQjCNEFvSbX4-gW3yMwqJMLBSuTEpr8Iw" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nd-to-chicago-airports-tickets-124609425145" target="_blank">TICKET</a></p>
<p>Reservations can also be made on our Facebook page at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/RoyalExcursion&source=gmail&ust=1602359636474000&usg=AFQjCNGxYOFHY9e2fvXcsOf0-Uxw15GA4A" href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalExcursion" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalExcursion</a></p>
<p>For additional questions or information, please email us at <a href="mailto:Airport@royalexcursion.com" target="_blank">Airport@royalexcursion.com</a></p>
<p>Return service will also be provided, on January 29, 30 and 31.</p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/airport-shuttle-end-of-fall-semester-and-beginning-of-spring-semester/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">October 15, 2020</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417812020-10-01T09:00:00-04:002021-11-18T09:21:58-05:00Campus Shuttle / Modified Hours for Bulla - Main Route <p>Beginning Monday, October 5, the Bulla-Main hours of operation will be adjusted.</p> <p>The Bulla - Main shuttle will be operated 7:00 - 10:00am and 4:00 - 6:00pm, covering peak ridership hours.</p> <p>No service will be provided 10:00am -4:00pm.</p> <p>This does not impact the Bulla-Library-Snite…</p><p>Beginning Monday, October 5, the Bulla-Main hours of operation will be adjusted.</p>
<p>The Bulla - Main shuttle will be operated 7:00 - 10:00am and 4:00 - 6:00pm, covering peak ridership hours.</p>
<p>No service will be provided 10:00am -4:00pm.</p>
<p>This does not impact the Bulla-Library-Snite shuttle, which will continue to run 7:00am - 6:00pm.</p>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-modified-hours-for-bulla-main-route/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">October 01, 2020</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417902020-07-29T09:00:00-04:002021-11-18T09:20:09-05:00Campus shuttle starting up again, with some modifications<p>Monday, August 3, shuttles will begin operating Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shuttles will run every 10-15 minutes. </p> <p>University policy regarding face masks and social distancing will apply.</p> <p>This fall there will be two shuttle routes:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Bulla/Hesburgh Library/Snite</strong>
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…</ul><p>Monday, August 3, shuttles will begin operating Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shuttles will run every 10-15 minutes. </p>
<p>University policy regarding face masks and social distancing will apply.</p>
<p>This fall there will be two shuttle routes:</p>
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<strong>Bulla/Hesburgh Library/Snite Museum Circle:</strong> A Cardinal Bus will continue to handle this route throughout the day, with a University-operated van providing additional supplemental coverage between the peak ridership hours of 7:30 and 10 a.m.</li>
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<strong>Bulla Lot to Main Building</strong>: A Cardinal bus will operate this route when ridership is highest, between 7 and 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. A University-operated van will provide service in the off-peak hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.</li>
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<p>More information is available at <a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/services/studentfacultystaff-transportation/">https://transportation.nd.edu/services/studentfacultystaff-transportation/</a></p>
<p>See the full ND Works article at <a href="https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-starting-up-again-with-some-modifications/">https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-starting-up-again-with-some-modifications/</a></p>
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<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Deanna Ponsler</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-starting-up-again-with-some-modifications/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">July 29, 2020</span>.</p>Deanna Ponslertag:transportation.nd.edu,2005:News/1417912020-03-20T09:00:00-04:002021-11-18T09:19:27-05:00Campus Shuttle Suspended<h3><em>SHUTTLE SUSPENDED</em></h3> <h3>
<em>The Campus Shuttle system will be suspended at the conclusion of the business day Friday, March 20, 2020.  As a reminder, faculty and staff members who need to work on campus may park in any faculty/staff parking lots (A and B lots), with no restrictions. </em>…</h3><h3><em>SHUTTLE SUSPENDED</em></h3>
<h3><em>The Campus Shuttle system will be suspended at the conclusion of the business day Friday, March 20, 2020. As a reminder, faculty and staff members who need to work on campus may park in any faculty/staff parking lots (A and B lots), with no restrictions. Any ADA, specific time-limited and reserved parking spaces will continue to be enforced as normal. For more information related to current University operations, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://coronavirus.nd.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1584807732245000&usg=AFQjCNF2fPe4sEKASlrWsnNgV1zxspTHWg" href="https://coronavirus.nd.edu/" target="_blank">https://coronavirus.nd.edu/</a>.</em></h3>
<p class="attribution">Originally published by <span class="rel-author">Transportation Services</span> at <span class="rel-source"><a href="https://transportation.nd.edu/news/campus-shuttle-suspended/">transportation.nd.edu</a></span> on <span class="rel-pubdate">March 20, 2020</span>.</p>Transportation Services