of these vehicles operate under a state DOT dispensation for farm vehicles and some of them are excluded from operating on public roads, including those that pass through or border the campus. A holistic view of this fleet and its operation strongly suggests that there is a false economy, a deficit of sustainability and a legal risk in continuing to operate it in the present fashion. Smaller electric or hybrid vehicles are available that meet federal standards for highway use (primarily meaning that they comply with a set list of safety standards), which are insurable and which would operate more economically with a lower carbon footprint. The operation of a fleet that provides for Community Transportation as well as crew needs will probably require a new Transportation Crew. With an appropriate fleet operated by a standing crew it may be possible for some existing work crew traffic to shift to Community Transportation, resulting in fewer vehicles required for dedicated crew assignment. Where assigned vehicles are required for work crews, the default selection should not be “pickup truck�. Instead, a complete fleet should be selected according to the required range of capability, with attention to criteria of sustainability, economy, safety, road-worthiness, and insurability. This fleet should also have as broad a common base of fuel and maintenance requirements as possible. Each needed vehicle should be selected from this fleet according to its role.
Action Item D.2.3 – Make a survey of the existing vehicle fleet, current and projected transportation needs and the available technology with the goal of replacement with more appropriate and more efficient vehicles in support of the College Vehicle policy. Include factors of efficiency, cargo/passenger needs, cost, insurance, lifespan, maintenance and legality of on-road operation. Also include an investigation of providing a community transportation program. Develop a plan for phase-out of the existing fleet and commit necessary funds for its replacement.
Pattern Language: Community Transportation (ADPL7), Least Vehicle, Most Load (ADPL9)
Problem: There is an Excess of Paving of a Low Quality There are presently places, such as the intersection between the Library and Spidel, where the practice of paving surfaces from edge to edge has resulted in excessive expanses of pavement. In other places changes associated with Walking Campus and Pedestrian Core will render some paving unnecessary. Furthermore, the uniform use of conventional asphalt paving produces an unfriendly surface and appearance, complicates drainage, exacerbates heat island effect and consumes petroleum derivatives.
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