Construction Traffic UpDate
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC UPDATE
- No elevators in Glen Ave. Parking Structure Saturday
- Ann Street re-opens Oct. 3
- Pedestrian path from Murfin to NC diag to re-open Oct. 3
- Fletcher Parking Structure east entrance from Palmer Drive to be closed Oct. 6-11
For more details, see below.
GLEN AVE PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR SHUT-DOWN
The elevators in the Glen Ave. Parking Structure are scheduled to be out of service Saturday (Oct. 1) 8am to 4pm in order to install utility lines. Additionally, the gate arms will be locked in the up/open position. The structure will remain available for parking.
ANN STREET TO RE-OPEN MONDAY
The one-block closure of Ann Street between Glen Avenue and Zina Pitcher Place is scheduled to be complete this weekend allowing through traffic as of Monday (Oct. 3). Construction will continue on the north side of the block for the new Ann Street Parking Structure and on the south side for the completion of the Biomedical Science Research Building. Therefore, please use caution when traveling through this area.
PEDESTRIAN PATH TO NC DIAG OPENS MONDAY
The pedestrian path from Murfin Avenue to the North Campus Diag on the north side of the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr., Drama Center (WDC) is scheduled to re-open Monday (Oct. 3). As a result, the crosswalk across Murfin Avenue will be relocated north of the intersection with Duffield. A new raised crosswalk is scheduled to be installed Oct. 17-18. With deliveries of materials continuing at the WDC site, pedestrians, drivers and bicycle riders should use caution when traveling through this area.
FLETCHER STREET PARKING STRUCTURE ACCESS REDUCED
The east entrance/exit for the Fletcher Street Parking Structure off Palmer Drive is scheduled to be closed Oct. 6 at 6am through 6am Oct. 11 to repair the pavement. The project was rescheduled from its previous dates due to the recent closure of Washington Street.
The Fletcher Street Parking Structure will remain available for parking, but access will be restricted to the Fletcher Street entrance/exit. Since the card reader for the structure is at the east entrance, those needing access via swipe cards will need to relocate to the neighboring Palmer Drive Parking Structure or the Thayer Parking Structure.
This work will not impact Palmer Drive nor the Palmer Drive Parking Structure.
Repaired -- wireless login problem 9/28
The problem with failed authentications has been repaired; the wireless network is again available.
Wireless login problems -- Wed. 9/28
There are problems authenticating to the wireless network this morning, at least as of 9:15 am. The normal wireless login page will display but valid uniqnames and passwords are rejected so wireless network access isn't provided. This has been called in for repair. The wired network is not affected by this problem.
Power Outage on South Campus
This is our final update. At this time, all power has been restored to the
buildings involved in the outage. Temporary repairs were made today and a
permanent repair is being planned. Unfortunately, the permanent repair
will require another shutdown of the power. Plant Operations will be in
touch with building managers to assist in planning the best time for this
shutdown -- most likely later this week.
I believe most, if not all, of the computer systems in Plant Operations are
back up and running. The POCC is in the process of returning to normal
operation at this time. Thanks to everyone for your patience with us
today!
Jim
_____________________________________________
From: Vibbart, Jim
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:18 PM
To: PlantOps-All; facilities-users-network@umich.edu
Subject: FW: PLANT FYI - Power Outage on the South Campus
The power outage continues on South Campus. The problem has been located
in the substation located behind Revelli Hall on a feed from the Central
Power Plant. Crews are working to make emergency repairs and they hope to
restore power by 4 p.m. this afternoon. We have done our best to
communicate this information to people in the buildings without power.
The POCC remains in operation, however, most people who work in the Plant
Building (and the other buildings involved) do not have functioning
computers. The Plant Operations web site is out-of-service, as well. Once
power is restored, it will take us some time to return everything to normal
operations.
For the most current information regarding this outage, please call the
POCC at 7-2059.
Jim
Power Outage on South Campus
Due to a problem at the Central Power Plant, several buildings on the south end of campus are currently without power. The list of buildings we know of at this time is as follows: IM Building, Plant Building, Weidenbach, Hartwig, Crisler Arena, Revelli Hall. We also have spot outages at North Hall, Medical School, Health Service that we're investigating at this time.
The POCC continues to operate, albeit with extension cords powering lights and without computers.
My understanding is we cannot expect power to be restored to these building for at least one hour. Crews are actively trying to determine the cause for the failure and methods for restoring power. We'll send an update to you when we have more information.
Please realize that many people who would like this information have no computers available to them at this time. I appreciate anything you can do to pass this information along.
Jim Vibbart
Associate Director for Work Control
Plant Operations
734-615-1387 ---
Repairs in U-M parking areas
A MESSAGE FROM PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Minor repairs are scheduled in three parking areas over the next few weeks. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation with these inconveniences as we strive to provide proper maintenance of our facilities. Questions about these projects can be answered by calling 734/764-8291. Thank you.
THOMPSON STREET PARKING STRUCTURE
The stairwells in the Thompson Street Parking Structure (W3) are scheduled to be painted next week. The south stairwell is scheduled to be closed to pedestrians Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 26-27). The north stairwell is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 28-29). The elevator lobbies also will be painted, but only half of the floor will be done at one time to ensure access to one elevator throughout the project.
THOMPSON STREET SURFACE LOTS
The minor pavement repairs are scheduled to be completed in the metered lot located on Thompson Street (W18) on Saturday (Sept. 24). In the small gated lot behind the Thompson Structure (W7), a pedestrian pathway will be constructed in the southwest corner. A few parking spaces will be barricaded to facilitate the work for both projects.
SIMPSON CIRCLE STRUCTURE
The flooring in the elevator cars at the Simpson Circle Structure (M22 -- often referred to as the Mott Hospital Structure) will be replaced on two consecutive weekends starting today (Sept. 23). Each repair will take place from 6 am Friday to 3 pm Monday to allow at least 48 hours for the special flooring to cure. The first elevator will be closed from September 23 -26 and the second from September 30-October 3. Please note one elevator will remain in service during each repair.
Crime Alert Update
CRIME ALERT UPDATE
The U-M Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested one individual today (Sept. 22) in connection with the Sept. 15 unarmed robbery near the Diag. Jerry Greer, 17 from Ann Arbor, is charged with unarmed robbery, a 15-year felony. Greer also will be questioned in connection with a series of unarmed robberies that have been reported on campus and in the city of Ann Arbor since early spring.
DPS continues to seek information regarding the other two suspects witnesses described from the Sept. 15 incident and as listed on the DPS crime alert #2005-04, which can be viewed at http://www.umich.edu/~safety/crime_alerts/2005-04.html.
If anyone has any information about any of these incidents, please contact DPS at 734/763-1131 or the University's confidential tip line at 800/863-1355.
DPS also reminds readers of the following safety tips:
- look assertive and be aware of your surroundings;
- walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible;
- walk in well-lit areas;
- if you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue-light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.
New Recycling Efforts
Good news on the recycling front:
Since the new recycling efforts went into effect in the Art & Architecture building in January of 2005, our recycling efforts are up 3.74%. (new side saddle trash containers, new containers for central location areas)
Art & Architecture Building
FY 2003 recycling rate: 11.84%
FY 2004 recycling rate: 12.14%
FY 2005 recycling rate: 15.88%
Please keep up the good work and recycle more, lets push for a higher percentage for FY 2006.
SHUTDOWN OF DOMESTIC WATER AT ART & ARCHITECTURE BUILDING ON 9/24/05
A shutdown of the domestic water in the Art & Architecture Building (432), this will affect the entire building. The shutdown has been arranged for Saturday 9/24/05 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday 9/24/05. During this time the water service will be non-working.
This shutdown is scheduled to repair a leak in a fitting. There is a separate supply for the fire and sprinkler system it will not be affected.
The Plant Operations Call Center has been informed that the following shop will be performing work during this shutdown: the North Campus Zones M2200. It is expected that the shop will have completed their work by 9/24/05 at 4:00 pm.
Flags to full staff
This is just a reminder that all US flags should be returned to full staff at sunset today (Sept. 20) per the president's proclamation recognizing the victims of hurricane Katrina.
Street closure
Monroe Street between Oakland and State streets on the south side of the Law Quad is scheduled to be closed for approximately one month beginning Monday (Sept. 19) for work on the underground utilities for Weill Hall.
Crime Alert Bulletin
> UM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
>
> ** CRIME ALERT **
>
> Date: September 15, 2005 approximately 12:04am
>
> Location: 500 Block of E University, between Randall Lab and West
> Hall
>
> Offense: Unarmed Robbery
>
> Summary: Three suspects approached the victim, grabbed his backpack,
> wallet and cell phone. No weapon was reported.
Suspects fled on foot with only the cell phone.
> Suspects: Three black males approximately 20-25 years old.
Suspect #1 6'0'-6'5", wearing a light tan or grey
top and a white do-rag
Suspect #2 6'1", light complexion, dark clothes
Suspect #3 6'2"-6'4", dark complexion, wearing baggy
hip-hop clothes
Additional Information:Similar crimes of this nature recently have been
reported both on campus and in the city of Ann Arbor.
>
> IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
> DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT 763-1131
>
> REMEMBER:
> * Look assertive, and be aware of your surroundings.
> * Be aware that your risk increases in secluded and isolated areas.
> * Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible.
> * Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel
> uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.
> * If you have a car, always have the doors locked when the vehicle is
> parked or while driving.
> * Have your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle.
> * If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency
> phone or call 9-1-1 from any phone (no coins needed for 9-1-1 calls).
> * Keep doors locked at all times.
>
> For status updates, see the DPS website:
> www.umich.edu/~safety
Use your printing allocation from your laptop
It is possible to use the 400 page/semester printing allocation, available to students as part of the Basic Computing Package, from student-owned computers by using mPrint. mPrint provides a web interface that allows you to select a printer in a Campus Computing Site (for us, that would be the "Architecture" printer, located in the A&A Campus Computing Site in 2109) and submit a job in a manner similar to that used with CTools. It's simplest to send the files to be printed as .PDF files but the system will also take plain text or files that are first printed to disk as Postscript (generating .PS files). Jobs sent there would be printed immediately and the page counts deducted from the initial 400 page allottment. The A&A Campus Computing Site is open 24x7.
Fiery printer now available from A&A Campus Computing Site
Campus Computing Sites has now made it possible to send jobs to the Media Center's Fiery color printer from the 18 Windows computers in the A&A Campus Computing Site (Rm. 2109). The printer is listed as the "Art and Architecture Media Center Fiery...". Once submitted, the job, as with other jobs sent to the Fiery, can then be viewed in the Media Center and approved for printing. This installation does not change the funding arrangements; Campus Computing Sites does not provide an allocation for jobs sent to the Fiery.
Wireless problem of 9/14 1:00 pm - resolved
ITCom has resolved the problem that prevented some from getting Internet addresses when using the wireless network. All users of wireless should now be able to get valid IP addresses and access the Internet.
Wireless problems Wednesday 9/14 1:00 pm
Since ~1:00 pm today (Wednesday, 9/14) several students have reported they can not get an IP address using wireless and so have no Internet connectivity. This has been called in and we are waiting for a repair engineer to contact us. Wired network access, for those who have registered their machines using the online form or at the Help Desk, is not affected by this problem.
Bicycle registration on North Campus Thursday
Thursday (Sept. 15) at the North Campus EnergyFest at the North Campus Portico Plaza. Registration will be paid by DPS. Simply bring a University ID and the bicycle to the DPS table. Otherwise bicycle owners should register their bicycles at the Ann Arbor City Hall and the fee is $6.50.
Art & Architecture Water Shut Down
Art & Architecture, Water shut down on Saturday, September the 24, 2005 from 7:00 A.M to 12:00 Noon. Plant Dept need to replace several main water valve's leading into the Art & Architecture building.
Rhino arrives at A&A Campus Computing Site
Rhino is now available on the 18 Windows machines in the A&A Campus Computing Site (Rm. 2109). Until 4am (Tuesday 9/13), when the Sites machines are next re-booted and updated, students wishing to use the software may need to power the machine off and back on to have the software installed -- hold down the power button on the center of the machine chassis until the machine shuts down, then press again to restart; the installation takes <5 minutes during the boot process. After 4am (Tuesday, 9/13) all machines will have the software available.
This is the latest Rhino version (3.0 with Service Release 4 and the Bonus Tools); the additional add-on applications (Flamingo, Bongo, etc.) aren't included. Once installed, Rhino will be found in the same program listing as AutoCAD 2005 -- under the "Programs" listing on the Start Menu in "GIS applications".
Construction Update-Road Closure
EAST WASHINGTON STREET CLOSURE
East Washington Street between State and Thayer streets will be closed Monday (Sept. 12) through Tuesday, Sept. 20 for utility work connected with the construction fo the 202 South Thayer Building. The intersection of Thayer and East Washington streets will be open to traffic, so westbound traffic on Washington Street can turn onto Thayer Street and access the Thayer Street parking structure.
FLETCHER STRUCTURE DRIVE LANE REPAIR
The east entrance and exit lanes into the Fletcher Street parking structure from Palmer Drive will be closed from 6 am, Wednesday (Sept. 14) through 6 am, Friday (Sept. 16), to repair the deteriorating pavement. Structure parking will remain available; however, all vehicles must enter and exit the structure via the Fletcher Street ramp during this time.
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