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Free Lot Referendum Results: 1,496 Votes - 1,099 Yes (73.5%) in Student Senate Spring Election Balloting 4/9/13

The results of the April 9th "non-binding" referendum are in, and if those who voted have anything to say about the Free Lot remaining "free," then Lot 23 should not be turned into a permit lot. This result negates a voted taken March 27th by the Student Senate to charge $76 for a permit for Lot 23 effective Fall Semester. Looming parking lot improvement costs were cited as necessary, and having Free Lot users buy permits to help cover these expenses was seen as reasonable particularly as other permit holders had paid for Free Lot parking lot improvements in the past. The Senate, at its March 27, 2013, meeting rejected the recommendations of the Parking Advisory Committee and came up with its own revenue plan for 2013-14. Click here to read Student Senate Memorandum . Click here to read related story.

Prize Winners Announced - Drawn from Gold Drawing Participants

2013-14 Gold Permit Drawing Map (Click to view)

2013-14 Parking Map (Click to view)

Permit Type

Coverage

2013-14 Rate

Gold Permit - Lot specific assignments. April 2013 Drawing related. Gold permits available. 12 month Academic Year permit. $ 282
Purple Permit - Lots 20 North, Lot 20 South, Lot 21 North, Lot 17 West, and Malin Curbside. Purple permits available. 9 month Academic Year permit. $ 180
Nighttime Purple Permit - Lots 20 North, Lot 20 South, Lot 21 North, Lot 17 West, and Malin Curbside. Nighttime Purple permits available. 9 month Academic Year permit.

$ 98 Fall

$ 49 Spring

Spring Semester Nighttime Gold (Must have Purple or Orange) Plenty Available - Kicks in at 4 PM Monday through Thursdays. $ 28 per semester
Orange Permit - Lot 21 South, Lot 22 South & North Orange permits available. 9 month Academic Year permit. $ 128
Residence Hall Room Renter - Light Green Permit - Lot 13 Light Green Permits. 9 month Academic Year permit.

$ 232

Residence Hall Room Renter - Light Green Permit - Lot 14 Light Green Permits. 9 month Academic Year permit.

$ 232

Residence Hall Room Renter - Light Green Permit - Lot 16 Light Green Permits. 9 month Academic Year permit. $ 232
Residence Hall Room Renter - Dark Green Discount Permit - Gage Zone (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Ellis Ave. South curbside stalls by Gage A Tower). Discount Dark Green Permits. 9 month Acadmic Year permit. $ 180
Handicap Blue Permit 12 Month Permit. (6 month Spring term $72) $ 128
Motorcycle/Scooter Silver Sticker (any licensed motorized unit; all must park in motorcycle/scooter parking zones, not in or near bike racks) During winter months motorcycle/scooter stalls converted for other uses. ($52 if the buyer doesn't have a regular permit. $26 if they also possess regular vehicle parking permit.) $ 52
or
$ 26

Parking 2013-14 Recommendations Endorsed by Parking Advisory Commitee 3/25/13.

Approval Pending Feedback from Collective Bargaining Units and Student Meet & Confer Commitee Meetings Held 3/27/13 and 3/28/13.
  • Parking Recommendations for 2013-14
  • Parking Advisory Commitee March 25, 2013 - Meeting Minutes
  • Comments- Parking Transportation Annual Public Hearing on Policies, Budget and Capital Improvements
  • Annual Public Hearing Docket
  • Parking and Transportation Budget
  • 7-Year Parking Transportation Budget Plans
  • 7 Year Parking Lot Maintenance Plan
  • Proposed 10 Cent Per Credit Hour Increase - Green Transportation Fee
  • Parking Advisory Committee Minutes 12/7/12

  • FREE LOT USERS - Early Birds Get The Stalls

    Late Arrivals Can Buy $124 Orange Permit, use Visitors Pay Lot (Lot 4), or Lot 21's Paybox - One $30 Citation Waived by Cashiers if Violator Buys Parking Permit

    With parking enforcement currently in effect, those who haven't yet purchased a parking permit can park in the free lot (lot 23). However, the free lot fills up by 8:00 AM and stays full until about 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. If you're not an early bird, a $124 ($62 spring semester) Orange Permit can be purchased at the Cashiers Window (1st floor, Wigley Administration Building).

    For those finding Lot 23 (Free Lot) full, you are welcome to use Lot 21's Paybox machine to receive a Lot 21 Purple dashboard ticket (near the Lot 21 bus shelter). Use quarters to activate the Paybox machine and and buy increments of 15 minutes for 25 cents each ($1 per hour minimum).

    Another option is the Visitors Pay Lot (Lot 4) located across the street from the Centennial Student Union (CSU). The cost for parking here is $3 for the first hour, and $2 for each hour thereafter. This lot is only open from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM, Monday - Thursday and 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fridays.

    Parking Advisory Committee Chairperson David Cowan has approved a "temporary" measure whereby the cashiers will waive a $30 ticket issued for parking illegally in the Free Lot (Lot 23) or the Orange Lot 22, if the violator purchases a $124 Orange or $174 Purple parking permit. (Parking in the grass, or on a yellow curb, will get you a $30 citation.)


    Scooter and Motorcycle Parking (Not Available During Winter Months)

    • Lot 15 in front of McElroy has Motorcycle/Scooter stalls.
    • Lot 7 across from the Bud Myers Field House has Motorcycle/Scooter stalls.
    • Lot 16 southwest corner has Motorcycle/Scooter stalls.
    • Lot 18 southeast corner has Motorcycle/Scooter stalls.
    • Lot 5 northeast corner near Taylor Center.
    • Lot 13 in the "U" Crawford entrance.
    • Lot 1 southwest corner of Gage B Tower (Maverick Hall) has Motorcycle/Scooter stalls.