OFFICES OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR-HEALTH SCIENCES
DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL & CLINICS
VICE CHANCELLOR-BUSINESS AFFAIRS
July 29, 1994
KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF OFFICE MAIL DISTRIBUTION CONTACTS
SUBJECT: CAMPUS TO MEDICAL CENTER - HILLCREST SHUTTLE SERVICE
As a result of continuing budget cutbacks, the School of Medicine, Medical Center and Campus Office of Alternative Transportation have jointly decided to modify the schedule of the Medical School - Medical Center shuttle effective August 15th.
With the new schedule the shuttle will leave on the hour from the School of Medicine and on the half hour from the Medical Center from 6 am to 6:30 pm. In addition, it will continue to stop briefly at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. At this time, no change is planned for the night shuttle schedule which leaves from campus at 8:45 and 9:45 and from the Medical Center at 9:15 and 10:15.
A survey of the shuttle ridership, conducted in May, provided insight into riders' thoughts about the service as well as a better understanding of who is riding the shuttle. Surveys were completed by 556 riders over a period of two days. Responses substantiated that the shuttle service is valued by riders, who overwhelmingly requested that the service be continued in some form. Comments received included: praise for the professionalism and courtesy of the drivers; reasons for using the service, including environmental concerns and convenience; and observations about the costs of driving, campus parking, using public buses and the affordability of housing near campus. It was also clear from the responses that riders are not aware that the shuttle is a jointly funded service between the Medical School, Medical Center, and Campus Alternative Transportation Office.
While we are glad that we have developed a way to continue the shuttle, we recognize that this modified service schedule may unfortunately cause some inconvenience to riders who have been used to having a bus available every half hour during the day. In order to mitigate the potential impact on commuters the Alternative Transportation Office will make Van Pools available, possibly at a reduced rate, depending upon demand. For information on Vanpools, call 543-RIDE (543-7433).
John F. Alksne, M.D. Michael Stringer Steve Relyea Dean and Vice Chancellor Director Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences UCSD Medical Center Business Affairs --Msg_Part_Sep_CC1530286--