Switch Gears Clemson Presentation — Jack Cebe

The transportation plan developed for this project shows how a small, rural university town like Clemson, SC can switch gears from a car-driven local transportation system to one that promotes and supports walking, biking, and bus transportation. This would be done through two strategies: simplifying and multiplying transportation options. This strategy permeates through several scales of the plan.

At the largest scale, the plan proposes creating a transportation gradient, one that begins with a bike and pedestrian core and fades outward into bus and then car emphasis zones. While each zone would accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, busses, and cars to some degree, facilities within each zone would be designed to optimize travel for its designated mode.

This proposed transportation plan provides both direct and indirect benefits for Clemson. It provides safe, efficient, and equitable transportation for Clemson students and full-time residents. It will provide savings by reducing the amount of spending on car infrastructure. It will stimulate the local economy by saving individuals money on transportation and attracting new residents, students, and visitors. It will free up open space for new infill development on campus by reducing the need for expansive and expensive parking lots. Lastly, it provides healthier lifestyle choices for the students and residents of Clemson.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• bike
• Bicycle
• walking
• public transportation
• transportation planning
• landscape architecture

[bcollins4300]

Jack, you did a phenomenal job! I hope I can visit Clemson in the future and brag to my friends about our bike friendly campus and town. It appears that you've thought of everything! Clemson should just put you in charge!