Dr. Paul Stangl’s Transportation Systems and Planning course students, as well as two students working on senior projects, completed field survey work and background research in order to 1) measure improvements to park accessibility for Monroe residents, 2) measure improvements in connectivity between complimentary land uses for pedestrians and bicyclists resulting from the US2 By-Pass […]
Population Type: Transit Users
Increasing Resident Engagement with Media
Develop digital marketing strategies for Monona transit and community media. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Katie Krueger Marketing Lecturer katie.krueger@wisc.edu (608) 890-1060 Local Government / Community Contact Will Nimmow Community Media Community Media Director 608-216-7431 […]
Marketing Transit Sustainability
Develop marketing materials and strategies that can be used to promote the sustainability benefits of SouthWest Transit’s services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hyejoon Rim Journalism and Mass Communication Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]
Going for Silver
Develop a plan to achieve silver Bike Friendly Community status from The League of American Bicyclists. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Dave Cieslewicz Urban and Regional Planning dcieslewicz@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
South Campus Neighborhood Project Bicycle Infrastructure
demonstrate how to improve bike safety by completing the bicycle lane network between Third and Second Streets. demonstrate the benefits & use of bike boxes in increasing visibility and safety for bicyclists. create pubic interest in improving bicycle and pedestrian safety near Chico State and the South Campus Neighborhood educate the public about the benefits […]
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Travel Shed Analysis
Conduct a travel shed analysis of where Rosemount residents and employees work and live that can inform future transit and transportation planning, and provide recommendations for increasing transit use. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Yingling Fan Public Affairs Local Government / […]
State College Borough Pedestrian And Vehicular Safety Awareness
COMM 473 students will create a campaign to raise awareness and provide information to motorists and pedestrians of State College. The campaign will promote safety throughout the borough and enhance the borough’s reputation as a pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info […]
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Recommendations for Improving Residents’ Health
Assess the health impacts of transportation policies. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Jonathan Patz Population Health Sciences patz@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Pennsylvania Ave Complete Streets Design Alternatives
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created complete street designs for Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul Hanley Civil and Environmental Engineering Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Schaller Rails to Trails
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created design alternatives for a trail system in Schaller, Iowa. The trail site is located along an abandoned rail line within the city, and connects to the county trail system. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa […]