ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – For more than a year the University of New Mexico has been working to improve transportation safety on campus.

“The university is always looking to improve where we can. We are trying to provide a very inclusive environment for all the folks who use different ways of getting on campus. We encourage the use of alternative means of transportation, be it the bicycles, e scooters, skateboards,” said Shawn Arruti, the UNM Director for Parking and Transportation Services.

The Parking and Transportation Department is asking students, staff and visitors to fill out a UNM mobility survey. It asks their experience using bikes and other micromobility devices on campus.

They are also asking them what challenges they face and how the university can improve.

“Where they are seeing conflict between the different ways of getting around and how as a university, we can improve that experience,” said Arruti.

Based on the results they will start implementing changes this summer. We asked students who bike on campus their experience.

“No, I don’t think there needs to be any improvements I feel totally safe, and it is good. There are many places to park your cycle anywhere and I feel safe,” said Alif.

“I think they are doing pretty good in terms of the bike safety for the bike locks. What is also cool is they have actual boxes to put your transportation in,” said another student, Emelia.

Next Tuesday the university is having a day of action to get more people involved in the process before the survey closes on March 10th.

“We have had quite a few staff members, faculty and staff that have responded. And we are hoping that the day of action is going to connect us with more of the student population,” said Arruti.