July 2021 Transportation Services Newsletter

Call Us At: 515-294-1882

July 2021

Transportation Services Newsletter

Director's Dashboard

Welcome Back to Campus

The staff at Transportation Services would like to welcome back faculty and staff that have been working from home during the pandemic. It is so wonderful seeing our customers face to face again after such a long time. We have missed you!

While we know customers may have concerns over traveling, I want to assure you that our staff is working hard to ensure a safe trip. Our staff continues to clean the vehicles between each use, and provide antibacterial wipes during check in and check out for extra confidence. The addition of RFID readers to our kiosk system has simplified the check-out and check-in process. You can learn more in an article below detailing more information about that.

I also want to draw your attention in this month's newsletter about the employee van pool program. It is an economical and simple way to get to and from work.

As always, if there is anything our team can do to help make your Transportation Services needs better, please contact me at kwellik@iastate.edu or 515-294-1657.

Kathy Wellik, Director

ISU Transportation Services

kwellik@iastate.edu

515-294-1657

ISU Research Park Fleet Has Moved!

Effective immediately, the ISU Research Park fleet has temporarily relocated to:

Building 2, Suite 2105

2625 North Loop Drive

Are you located in the Research Park? Contact our office to learn how using the ISU Research Park Fleet can make renting a University car easy and convenient.

Technician Tip

Electric Cars The Green Way To Travel

Electric cars seem like a new technology, but in fact they have been around longer than the internal combustion engine. As battery technology in the electric car improved dramatically in the last 20 years, popularity of the electric car has increased as well.

Iowa State University has two electric cars in the daily rental fleet. The ISU Chevrolet Bolts have a range of 150-175 miles on a single charge, perfect for trips around Ames, to Des Moines, and more! To reserve an electric vehicle, simply choose "Electric" when making a reservation in Agile FleetCommander.

Agile FleetCommander

Electric cars operate on renewable resources, require less maintenance, and are quieter than gas engines with all the same safety features of a regular vehicle.

Using the vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System can help prevent skidding during an emergency stop.

Shift-On-The-Fly for Safety

Anti-Lock Braking

Anti-lock brake systems have been around for over 25 years, and they remain one of the best safety features on vehicles. Anti-Lock Braking Systems, or ABS, prevents the vehicle's tires from locking up to allow you to continue to steer the vehicle during an emergency stop.

When activated, the ABS system will make a vibrating noise which may also be felt within the brake pedal. If you hear or feel this vibration continue to firmly press and hold the brake, then steer to safety. Our friends at MyCarDoesWhat.org has a short video about the system on their website.

Employee Spotlight Dustin Hartman

Dustin Hartman has been with Transportation Services since 2019. Dustin has a wide range of talent working on cars and trucks, all-terrain Gators and Bobcats, even golf carts. He is willing to jump in any capacity needed, helping the museums move artwork, made Chemistry Store deliveries while another driver was deployed, and assisted with graphic installations around campus.

Dustin has an Associate’s degree in Automotive and Diesel/Industrial Technology, and has been in the fleet industry for 14 years. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife, three children, two dogs, three cats and 17 fish.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

The Haber Road underpass has reopened temporarily. The entrance to Transportation Services and traffic flow in Lot 110 has been restored to normal. Customers can resume parking in the numbered spots when picking up their rental vehicle. Take care when driving near the construction areas.

ISUCard RFID readers have been added to the kiosk making logging in easier than ever. To register to use the RFID reader complete the registration form on our website:

RFID Registration Form