Texas Southern University continues to increase visablilty of the Tiger Tram.
The flashy maroon and gray Tiger Tram, is an extended passenger electric cart that holds 12-15 students and makes four stops on the east and west end of the tiger walk.
“I don’t mind waiting for the tiger tram,” said TSU student Deshara Goss. “I have classes in the science building and have to walk across campus to my next class, the Tiger Tram is wonderful, I love it.”
Students were bringing issues to the SGA asking for replacement transportation. The parking and transportation committee took the student issues into consideration.
“The shuttles were an additional $40 -$50 in addition to what we (students) already pay for the cost of parking,” said SGA president Kedarious Colbert. “It would be a fiscal inability on the students behalf.”
From a financial standpoint the Dean of Students and the SGA agreed to purchase three trams and would be the most affordable solution for students.
“It helps, it gives a good image to the school,” said Ochi. “People like to know where their money is going to and that’s good, they feel like the school is listening to them.”
TSU interviewed Tiger Tram student drivers and completed a driver safety course instructed by the TSU transportation department
“This is employment and it’s helping me,” said Tram employee Donna Ochi. “I needed employment.”
During the week the trams run from 7a.m to 7p.m and future plans will extend the hours of operations until 9p.m.
“After taking a student rider count we counted over 1700 students,” said General Manager of Parking and Traffic Enforcement Ed Davis. “This semester a total of 7800 students have been counted for.”
Texas Southern University and students are pleased and excited with the Tiger Tram, it continues to meet their needs on the tiger walk.
CONTACTS:
General Manager of Parking and Traffic Enforcement Ed Davis. 713-313-4431
SGA President Kedarious Colbert 713-313-7182 or 903-806-6811
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