Community Voices, Shared Vision:

Results of Phase I of Moving Forward Together

  • by Judith Norkin

Quick Summary

  • Between October and December 2024, UC Davis asked students, staff, and faculty to share their experiences and ideas about transportation on campus—how you walk, bike, drive, bus, or roll from place to place. Here's what you told us.

At UC Davis, mobility isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s part of who we are. With one of the most vibrant cycling communities in the country, our campus is a national model for green transportation. But even strong systems can improve, and that’s where our community engagement comes in. 

An infographic summarizing key findings from Phase I of the Moving Forward Together (MFT) initiative. The graphic presents data collected from students, staff, and faculty about transportation on campus. It highlights common challenges and offers ideas for improvements.
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Between October and December 2024, UC Davis invited students, staff, and faculty to help shape the next chapter of campus mobility. Through the Moving Forward Together initiative, we launched a university-wide effort to gather feedback on what’s working, where people face challenges, and what new ideas could make transportation on campus better. 

We’d like to thank everyone who dropped a pin, shared a story, and sparked a conversation. Thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members participated across 22 pop-up events, a community open house, presentations, and an interactive online map. The response was enthusiastic, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in real on-road experience.

What We Heard

Our community is proud of UC Davis’ active transportation culture and especially the strength of our biking network. Many people cited the ease of biking as a highlight of campus life and 85% of survey respondents said they feel safe moving around campus. That said, many also shared ideas to build on this foundation, with suggestions to:

  • Improve bike and pedestrian separation in crowded areas

  • Expand bike and EV parking

  • Enhance lighting and signage

  • Calm traffic in vehicle-heavy zones

  • Make intersections more intuitive for all travel modes

What's Next? 

We’re looking ahead now to the fall quarter when we’ll be sharing strategies, pilot projects, and suggestions for more ways for you to stay involved. We’ll be inviting feedback on conceptual designs for proposed improvements to Lot 25 (that connects the Activities and Recreation Center, Segundo Dining commons, athletic fields and many campus destinations) and getting your feedback on a draft list of prioritized transportation improvements based on the initial community feedback. 

Together, we’re not just maintaining a great system—we’re building the future of campus mobility.


 

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Campus Planning