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Presentation Type
Presentation
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Michael Promisel, Political Science; Jacqueline Kurlowski, Political Science
Major
Political Science
Presentation Abstract
With the rise of out-of-state students and the reduced cost of parking passes for freshmen, cars have become something convenient for many students to bring with them to Coastal Carolina University. This rise in car usage has led to a lack of parking available on campus, and many students disapprove of the current parking situation. Coastal Carolina has focused on creating a "walking campus" and the university also places great importance on environmental sustainability. This focus on sustainability, along with the fact that automobiles are one of the greatest polluters, means that any solution to this crisis should first focus on reducing the need for students to use cars. This research will investigate what ways the parking situation can be improved, primarily through public transportation solutions. I will focus on the availability, cost, and convenience of parking and public transportation. I will include interviews of college students and university staff to assess their opinions on parking and public transportation at Coastal Carolina and see what solutions they desire. I will also look at the location of the university, key stakeholders, and other outside influences that affect why transportation at the university relies so much on cars. The results of the research will be used to identify potential areas for improvement that balance both student and university needs.
Start Date
12-4-2023 1:00 PM
End Date
12-4-2023 1:20 PM
Disciplines
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Denny-Lybbert, Connor, "Investigating Public Transportation Solutions at Coastal Carolina University" (2023). Undergraduate Research Competition. 46.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2023/fullconference/46
Investigating Public Transportation Solutions at Coastal Carolina University
With the rise of out-of-state students and the reduced cost of parking passes for freshmen, cars have become something convenient for many students to bring with them to Coastal Carolina University. This rise in car usage has led to a lack of parking available on campus, and many students disapprove of the current parking situation. Coastal Carolina has focused on creating a "walking campus" and the university also places great importance on environmental sustainability. This focus on sustainability, along with the fact that automobiles are one of the greatest polluters, means that any solution to this crisis should first focus on reducing the need for students to use cars. This research will investigate what ways the parking situation can be improved, primarily through public transportation solutions. I will focus on the availability, cost, and convenience of parking and public transportation. I will include interviews of college students and university staff to assess their opinions on parking and public transportation at Coastal Carolina and see what solutions they desire. I will also look at the location of the university, key stakeholders, and other outside influences that affect why transportation at the university relies so much on cars. The results of the research will be used to identify potential areas for improvement that balance both student and university needs.