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GPSA R5 (2019-2020): Support of the development and implementation of a Cornell Campus Circulator System

Acknowledged by the President

  • Resolution:
    GPSA R5 (2019-2020): Support of the development and implementation of a Cornell Campus Circulator System
  • Day:
    September 29, 2020
  • Action:
    Acknowledged by the President
  • Summary / Notes:

         

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    Dear Andy,
     
    Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 5: Support of the Development and Implementation of a Cornell Campus Circulator System. Although I acknowledge the very real concerns of the GPSA around campus accessibility, parking, and sustainable transportation, I am unable to accept the resolution as written.  I can, however, commit to continuing efforts to address many of the concerns you raise.
     
    As you are aware, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in budget issues across the campus. At this time we do not have funds available to undertake this project, especially given other critical university priorities. Of equal significance is that fact that on-campus transit operations were consolidated with TCAT in 1998, and it does not make sense for Cornell to develop a separate system. We have been working with TCAT, however, to explore route changes that would approximate a circulator function. TCAT is currently struggling with the pandemic circumstances, but we  hope to make further progress when the pandemic abates.
     
    Sincerely,
     
    Martha Pollack 
     
     
    Martha E. Pollack
    President, Cornell University
    300 Day Hall
    Ithaca, NY 14853
    Tel: 607-255-5201