I am pleased to introduce the third Annual Report of the Department of Parking and Transportation Services (PTS). Based on the departmental strategic plan, this report covers the PTS goals, tasks, objectives, and metrics and how they relate back to the day-to-day activities over the course of the last academic year. The department functions as a part of the Employee and Campus Services (ECS) portfolio under the supervision of the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services. Our intent is that our goals meld with those of ECS and the university so that we can better serve those who utilize our services.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is located in the heart of the city of Austin, Texas. We are a landlocked academic institution with limited parking options to serve an average of 70,000 people daily. The challenge to provide mobility and access for the campus is met by balancing supply and demand in an equitable manner in order to serve all those who use university facilities. PTS is an auxiliary service that is fully self-funded by fees charged for services rendered. For the 2004-2005 academic year (AY 04/05), PTS had 74 full-time and 49 part-time employees. PTS main offices are located in the Trinity Garage at 1815 Trinity, at the corner of Trinity and MLK, and in addition, each garage has its own office.

By providing mobility and access, PTS helps support the goals of teaching, research, and community service for the university. Through the core values of communication, adaptability, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, PTS believes that it moved closer to its mission in AY 04/05. This Annual Report is intended to provide a better insight into our organization and to help guide you through each of our goals.

Bob Harkins, Ed.D.

Associate Vice President,
Campus Safety and Security