The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing efficient and effective parking and transportation services for its diverse community. To ensure these services meet the evolving needs of the university, the President has established the Committee on Parking and Transportation. This standing committee plays a crucial advisory role, directly influencing the policies and regulations that govern traffic, parking, and transportation across the UT Dallas campus.
Committee Responsibilities and Objectives
The core function of the Committee on Parking and Transportation is to meticulously review all existing and proposed university procedures related to traffic control, parking management, and transportation solutions. This includes assessing the effectiveness of current regulations, identifying areas for improvement, and proactively recommending new policies to enhance the overall campus experience. The committee’s recommendations are directly channeled to the relevant administrative officers, ensuring a streamlined process for policy adjustments and implementation. This direct line of communication underscores the importance of the committee’s role in shaping the university’s parking and transportation landscape.
Composition and Membership of the Committee
To ensure a comprehensive and representative perspective, the Committee on Parking and Transportation comprises both voting and non-voting members. The voting members include representatives from various key university constituencies: two members from the General Faculty, one from the university staff, one from the Staff Council, and two student representatives. This diverse composition guarantees that the committee’s deliberations benefit from the insights of faculty, staff, and students alike.
In addition to the voting members, the committee benefits from the expertise of ex officio, non-voting members who hold key administrative positions. These include the Director of Parking and Transportation, the Chief of Police, the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Resource Planning, the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management (or a designated representative), and the Director from the Office of Student AccessAbility. The inclusion of these roles ensures that operational realities, security considerations, budgetary factors, facilities management perspectives, and accessibility needs are all considered in the committee’s policy reviews and recommendations.
Leadership and Terms of Service
The Vice President for Facilities and Economic Development serves as the Chair of the Committee on Parking and Transportation, also acting as the Responsible University Official. This leadership role underscores the significance of parking and transportation within the broader context of university facilities and economic development. Committee members are appointed for two-year terms, running from September 1st to August 31st. To maintain continuity and expertise, members are eligible for reappointment by the President for subsequent terms. In the event of a member’s resignation, the President appoints a replacement to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, ensuring the committee remains at full capacity to fulfill its important responsibilities to the University of Texas at Dallas community.
