Resolution 09-13: CAN I GET A RIDE?

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Number	09-13
Description	UTA Shuttle Bus System be redrawn to include available student housing off campus.
Authored by	Jai Malano-Ayers
Sponsored by	Edrica Boswell, Eleanor Thandekile Khonje Jamilah James, Aaron Resendez Karen Silva, Ricky Irving Tasriqul Nibir, Jayshaun Williams Kemi Quadri
Date Submitted	Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Committee	Academic Affairs
Result	n/a
Remarks	There would be no way to charge students who live off-campus a fee to use the bus unless a university-wide fee was charged.
Whereas	The University's current master plan is to create a "college town" and unify the university's master plan with the master plan of downtown Arlington; and
Whereas	The redevelopment of the campus and the city of Arlington will create more places for students to engage in the campus experience like (including but not limited to) more housing opportunities, either through independent contractors or the university itself; restaurants, shopping centers, etc.; and
Whereas	There are already new student housing opportunities that have been built that UTA students currently reside in (Johnson Creek Crossing), and new student housing currently being built that UTA students will reside in (Maverick Place); and
Whereas	The City of Arlington has no means of public transportation, and the University has a fully functioning Shuttle Bus System.
Be It Further Resolved That	The University's Shuttle Bus System be redrawn to include new available student housing (including but not limited to), Johnson Creek Crossing, and future student housing (including but not limited to), Maverick Place, to further the growth of a more traditional campus environment and assistant in moving the university from a commuter status, to a Tier One status; and
Be It Further Resolved That	When deemed necessary, the Shuttle Bus System routes continue to be reevaluated and/or redrawn, to reflect the university's long-term vision or "2060 plan."