MJ Jones Portfolio - Commuter Stewardship Program

Commuter Stewardship Program

Proposed

This is my proposed program idea for University of Utah Commuting Services. Updated June, 2024

Here at University of Utah, being one of the state's largest employers, we as staff and students, all have an opportunity to be stewards of safe commuting. We expect that you will find this programming informative and helpful, as we address improving both our roads and workplace.

Problems & Solutions

Problems

Parking

Not enough parking

Traffic incidents

Too many cars on the roads
Pedestrian near misses
Fender benders

Solutions

Now that the parking stipend is in place, additional awareness or incentives for saving money by using public transit
Shared parking passes (once license plate per day)
Educate on stress levels, how that presents as road rage, and how stress effects health
Educate on how to reduce stress
Propose changing parking pass to "pay as you go"
Work with UDOT and SLPD to implement:
- Reporting aggressive and reckless drivers
- Red light cameras

Curriculum

University of Utah employees are required to complete trainings throughout the year, either quarterly, annually, or assigned with additional job responsibilities. The Commuter Stewardship curriculum is a series of online lessons, in-person trainings, and department activities

Themes

Stress and Wellness: the effects on health and recognizing stress and self awareness
Using public transit 1-3 days per week as a goal
Teamwork and peer support with department-level activities

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Sequence

Department-level discussion: What is road rage? Why is it dangerous? What are some examples of incidents related to road rage?
Lessons: What is stress and am I being affected by it?

Pull lessons from Wellness 101

Department-level discussion: Workplace Culture: creating a positive environment

Set goals and expectations and timeline for evaluation

Online training: Utah Defensive Driving training
Online training: Traffic Laws
1. Motorcycle filtering
2. Pedestrian rights of way
3. Bicycle laws
Online training: University of Utah is an institution that promotes reporting and a Just Culture. What are methods for reporting?

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