USC Transportation
Staff Assembly Presentation
Tony Mazza, Director
Tony Mazza, Director
Organizational Chart
Alternate Transportation
• Carpool
• Vanpool (20)
• Zipcar (14)
• Mass Transit (Subsidies $30.00)
• Preferred Parking
• Guaranteed Ride Home Program
• Commute Smart – Ride Match
System Available Online
Campus Trams
• Over 25 Trams in operation
• 24 Hour Service | Mon-Fri
• Weekend service
• Service to The Row, 901 Bar,
Tuscany & 29th St. Café
• Track you tram online at
www.usctrams.com
Campus Cruiser
• Largest student run “Safe Ride
Home Program.”
• 5pm - 2:45am | 7 days/week
• Over 25 vehicles in operation
(transitioning to green fleet)
• Increased staff from 80 to 114
employees since Oct 2008
• Average 650 call per night
• 15 minute avg. “Wait Times.”
Safety Initiatives
CRUISER CALLS
4800
4600
4400
Total Calls
4200
4000
3800
3600
3400
3200
3000
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Week Ending Date
AVG CRUISER WAIT TIMES
Wait Time in Minutes
25
20
15
10
5
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Week Ending Date
E-Business
• Manage your Parking Account
online including:
– Purchasing Permits
– Appeal and Purchase Citations
– Sign up for Email Notifications
Green Initiatives
• 19th Annual Clean Air Award
• Bio-Diesel, Propane, and CNG Tram
Fleet
• Average commuting score of 1.50+
riders per vehicle 2006, 2007, and
2008
• USG President’s Award Winner 2007
• Over 22K subsidized Mass Transit
passes sold annually
• Hybrid and Eco-Friendly Fleet
Replacement Plan for current “non-
green” vehicles
Partnerships & Discounts
• Yellow Cab (Accepts USCard)
• PrimeTime Airport Shuttle
• Midas (located on Figueroa)
• The Parking Spot @ LAX
• Commute Smart – Ride Match
• FAST – Free Angelenos Stuck in
Traffic
Bicycles
• We are not responsible for
bicycles or bicycle policies and
procedures on UPC and HSC
• University currently in need of
comprehensive plan
Transit Shelter
Expenses
Spend Fiscal '09
16%
35% Permits/Enforcement
7%
Lot/Vehicle Maintenance
Guest Relations
Rideshare
19% Tram/Cruiser
23%
• Tram costs increase by 6% due to
funding for new night and weekend trams
and increased Cruiser resources
• Rideshare spend includes over $1.2
million in subsidies
Goals & Objectives
Completed
• T2 Flex implementation
• Develop E-Biz
• Track a Tram or Cruiser
• Centralize Fleet Maintenance
• Increased Safety Initiatives
• Electronic Signage Refresh
• Provide Valet Parking
Goals & Objectives
In Progress
• Car Counting System
• Student Lottery
• Fast Pass (Special Events)
• Hospital Transition
• Implement DMV Services
• Implement Mobile Car Wash