Creating ideal bicycle parking and storage requires careful forethought and planning.
Generally speaking, good bicycle parking is secure, stable, visible, protected from weather, and under somewhat regular surveillance. There are currently several different alternatives for bicycle parking and storage on campus that vary greatly in quality. Transitioning to the new bicycle racks and corrals the
2013 Campus Landscape Master Plan specifies will likely spur more biking on campus. Other strategies related to bicycle parking and storage include
Bicycles are often abandoned at the conclusion of a semester, yet they are frequently in good enough condition for them to be easily refurbished and reused. Two strategies exist for refurbishing abandoned bicycles.
Leverage the UNK Bike Bowl as an opportunity to provide outreach and education about bicycle transit.
Work towards certification as a Bicycle Friendly University (at any level) by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification for non-motorized transportation. Once achieved, include this designation in appropriate marketing and recruitment materials.
Implement a program where students and employees can register their bicycle serial number with campus police to deter bicycle theft and to streamline the process for recovering stolen bicycles. UNL has a program that can be replicated.
There are several strategies that call for broad communication and/or the establishment and execution of policies in order to drive an increase in sustainable transportation. They include
Encourage the use of daily parking spaces for those who only drive to campus occasionally. This strategy should be coupled with other strategies intended to entice campus users not to purchase long-term permits.
Set aside premium parking for zero or partial zero emission vehicles.
In addition to the “main street” connection between the main campus and University Village via the realigned University Drive, focus early efforts on an equally desirable walkway that connects the two campuses via the tailrace trail once land is obtained. Work is required with the City of Kearney to make this happen. Pedestrians often prefer/choose the shortest route even if it is not the most welcoming, and for many, the tailrace trail route will be preferred.