Public Safety on the Twin Cities Campus and Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (Green Line)

Alumni Relations Officers MtgMay 8, 2014

University of Minnesota Crime Statistics:2013 -- 77% decrease from peak

*The statistics on this page represent crimes reported to the UMPDthat occurred on University of Minnesota property on the Twin Cities Campus.

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SE Minneapolis / UMN Robbery of Person Patterns by Academic Cycle

2008-2013 Average

Current YTD

September through November18.2

25 22 off campus 3 on campus

December through February 8.6 9 8 off campus1 on campus

March through May10.4

June through August 7.2

Expansion of Private Student Housing Shifting Student Safety Concerns More Off Campus

Advancing Short and Long Term Public Safety Strategies

Safety

Education

Engagement

Enforcement

Environment

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Enforcement

• Increased patrols focused on targeted enforcement and robbery suppression detail

• UMPD added three new officers in mid-December• Maintained Security Monitor Program staffing levels while

increasing the hourly pay rate• Ongoing and enhanced collaboration

among law enforcement partners• MPD is adding seven new officers

in the 2nd Precinct

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Environment

• Balancing the University’s traditionally public and open buildings with current security realities by:– Implementing a building access program –

pilot program underway on the West Bankcampus since February 3, 2014

– Converting all occupied buildings on theTwin Cities campus to electronic card access(work is underway) and control

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Environment

• Addressing highly traveled pathways on andsurrounding campus by:– Immediately changed light fixtures (Campus-side of

University Avenue between 12th and Oak Streets)– Developed plan to improved lighting in other

corridors– Continuing to work with Xcel Energy to fix burned

out or other problem lighting fixtures off campus– Adding security cameras (University and City)– Assessed landscaping

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Engagement

• Public Safety Strategy Session with metro law enforcement partners

• “Coffee and Donuts with the Cops,” campus conversations, town halls, and other engagement opportunities

• Outreach to neighborhoodbusinesses, property owners,and leaders

Advancing Short and Long Term Strategies: Education

• Partnering with student government, student groups– Self-defense workshops– MSA safety pledge, door knocking, letter writing campaigns– Gopher Chauffeur expansion– Campus safety contest

• Resource to victims of crimes• Engaging off-campus housing

providers• SAFE U awareness campaign

Green Line (CCLRT) Opening Saturday, June 14!

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Green Line Campus RouteJune 14th Celebrations planned for Stadium Village and West Bank Stations

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U’s Planning Objectives

• Optimize transportation system and improve accessibility

• Enhance campus functionality, safety and aesthetics

• Strengthen the community and neighborhoods

• Protect University’s research enterprise and ensure a durable, long-term agreement

• Provide enforceable obligations

Project Timeline

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Year Phase

2006 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

2007 – 2008 Preliminary Engineering – Information gathering re Vibration & EMI, Northern Alignment Analysis by the University

2008 – 2010 Supplemental DEIS - Washington Ave at-grade Alignment selected – MOU approval w/ partners

Final Engineering – More Information gathering re Vibration & EMI

September 2010 Construction and Operations Agreement

2010 Advanced Traffic Improvements Construction

2011 May 2011 – Washington Avenue Closed to TrafficConstruction – Removals and Utilities

2012 -13 Civil Construction

2013 Power Systems & Vibration & EMI Certification Testing

2014 Pre-revenue service testing (including Winter Vibration Certification Testing), training, & punch lists

June 14, 2014 Planned Start of Revenue Service

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May 9 Board of Regents review of Operations & Maintenance Addendum

• Met Council, City, County, and University• Defines responsibilities for operations and

maintenance issues such as:– Transit/Pedestrian Mall - Retaining Walls– Bike/Emergency Vehicle Lane - Signage– Retaining Walls - Lighting– Fences - Storm Sewers– Landscaping - Snow Removal

• Commitments re compliance with Vibration and EMI Performance Standards

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Vibration and EMI• Met Council required to certify compliance with Vibration and EMI

Performance Standards in order to begin revenue service• Floating Slab Track and Double Split Power Supply generally

effective• Limited areas where Met Council unable to meet performance

standards– Committing to operational changes: 1) slowing the train at

Amundson (vibration) and westbound across the Washington Ave Bridge (EMI) and 2) speed monitoring

– Limited relaxation of performance standards for Kolthoff Hall (vibration and EMI) and at Washington and Walnut (EMI)

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Safety Issues• Pedestrian Crossings

– New signal controls to be installed early May– Continue to work on ADA issues/tripping hazards

• Bike/Emergency Vehicle lane– Bike boxes – no left turns across tracks– New signage to prevent errant vehicles– Buses to share tracks with trains – cannot use lane for

passing• Potential 24 hour service announced last week• Safety Campaign – Personal safety + Pedestrian/Bike safety

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University Fare Zone

Conceptual Agreement for Fall Implementation:• Covers 3 Campus LRT Station Stops• Unlimited rides – faculty, staff, students• $16 per academic year ($8 for summer)• Free to users if picked up during first month of the

semester

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