Recent improvements to football game day operations by both the town and University mirror the excellence usually presented by the teams that are playing and should be expanded and shared with other revenue sports.
Chapel Hill recently conducted a study in order to find ways to reduce traffic congestion on football game days and to increase the efficiency by which local transportation is organized.
The main finding of the traffic study is that less police officers are needed to direct traffic on football game days. This new innovation has greatly improved the efficiency of traffic operations as it costs less to have fewer officers on patrol. Officer safety has also been improved since fewer will be working in the line of traffic.
Similar studies should be implemented around campus because their multifaceted approach encourages fiscal responsibility, increased efficiency and a high priority on public safety and satisfaction.
However, these innovative ideas aren’t exclusive to town matters. The athletic department has also hired the Disney Institute to improve game day operations.
By taking a page from the most magical place on Earth, game day at Kenan Stadium has become a much broader experience than merely watching a football game. This has been partially implemented by a shift in priorities, putting the positive experience of fans at the forefront.
Though the team’s record has been lackluster so far this season, both the town and the University have made it much easier to be optimistic about the rest of the season.
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