Posted 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
The new parking ramp, which has an open house from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, has helped ease the current parking crunch on campus.
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Even in the 1960s, parking space on campus was tight. The new parking ramp, which has an open house from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, has helped ease the current parking crunch on campus.[/caption]
Open house set Oct. 25
The new parking ramp that opened on campus at the start of the academic year didn’t solve all the campus’ parking problems, but it did help a lot of them.
Parking Coordinator Victor Hill says feedback on the $11.75 million structure has been favorable. “For the most part, people like the ramp,” he says. “They like the convenience.”
One of the conveniences added was an automated pay station that allows commuters to pay a $1 hourly rate from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., or $5 overnight. The machines accept cash or credit card. There are 30 numbered spaces to choose from. “This allows us to provide more convenient options,” explains Hill. “It’s especially convenient for those arriving on campus after hours.”
Pay stations have also been added to two other commuter lots: C-7 by the REC and C-10 by the Center for the Arts. In those lots, commuters leave receipts on their dash and can park anywhere in the lot. “More people are utilizing the pay stations,” says Hill.
An option of buying permits online — “Click and Park” — is growing in popularity too, especially among ADAs in departments. Permits can be purchased online and emailed to the commuter planning to park so they can arrive on campus with a permit in hand. It’s convenient, says Hill. “You can buy permits when you need them,” he notes.
Hill says his staff has worked to improve customer service. When a person receives a violation, staff make it an opportunity to educate about parking rules.
He says the increased customer service efforts are benefitting those who park. “We’ve seen more compliance with parking rules since the beginning of the semester,” Hill says.
Hill wants commuters to know that parking staff members are there to help with any parking issues. “The key is we want people to tell us what they need so we can find the best solution for them,” he says.
Get more on campus parking: www.uwlax.edu/Parking
Parking ramp open house
An opportunity to see the new University Police Offices and Parking Ramp
1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Parking Ramp, 605 17th St. N
Refreshments served
Parking Ramp facts
A new, three-level ramp and police services building will help meet demand for on-campus parking. The first two levels are for faculty, staff and commuter students; top level is for resident students.
Location: 605 17th St. N. (Former surface parking lot west of Cleary Alumni & Friends Center)
Cost: $ 11.75 million – funded entirely by user fees; no state tax dollars
Construction began: July 2012
Construction completed: August 2013
Vehicle spaces: 600
Office space: 8,700 square feet
Yearly parking pass (all lots): $194 commuter; $244 resident
Visitor parking rate (all lots): $3 half day; $5 full day. Pay before coming to campus: www.uwlax.edu/parking
Additional space: A fourth and fifth level will be added at a later date.
Note: All university employees and students must pay to park in university lots.
Even in the 1960s, parking space on campus was tight. The new parking ramp, which has an open house from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, has helped ease the current parking crunch on campus.[/caption]
Open house set Oct. 25
The new parking ramp that opened on campus at the start of the academic year didn’t solve all the campus’ parking problems, but it did help a lot of them.
Parking Coordinator Victor Hill says feedback on the $11.75 million structure has been favorable. “For the most part, people like the ramp,” he says. “They like the convenience.”
One of the conveniences added was an automated pay station that allows commuters to pay a $1 hourly rate from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., or $5 overnight. The machines accept cash or credit card. There are 30 numbered spaces to choose from. “This allows us to provide more convenient options,” explains Hill. “It’s especially convenient for those arriving on campus after hours.”
Pay stations have also been added to two other commuter lots: C-7 by the REC and C-10 by the Center for the Arts. In those lots, commuters leave receipts on their dash and can park anywhere in the lot. “More people are utilizing the pay stations,” says Hill.
An option of buying permits online — “Click and Park” — is growing in popularity too, especially among ADAs in departments. Permits can be purchased online and emailed to the commuter planning to park so they can arrive on campus with a permit in hand. It’s convenient, says Hill. “You can buy permits when you need them,” he notes.
Hill says his staff has worked to improve customer service. When a person receives a violation, staff make it an opportunity to educate about parking rules.
He says the increased customer service efforts are benefitting those who park. “We’ve seen more compliance with parking rules since the beginning of the semester,” Hill says.
Hill wants commuters to know that parking staff members are there to help with any parking issues. “The key is we want people to tell us what they need so we can find the best solution for them,” he says.
Get more on campus parking: www.uwlax.edu/Parking
Parking ramp open house
An opportunity to see the new University Police Offices and Parking Ramp
1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Parking Ramp, 605 17th St. N
Refreshments served
Parking Ramp facts
A new, three-level ramp and police services building will help meet demand for on-campus parking. The first two levels are for faculty, staff and commuter students; top level is for resident students.
Location: 605 17th St. N. (Former surface parking lot west of Cleary Alumni & Friends Center)
Cost: $ 11.75 million – funded entirely by user fees; no state tax dollars
Construction began: July 2012
Construction completed: August 2013
Vehicle spaces: 600
Office space: 8,700 square feet
Yearly parking pass (all lots): $194 commuter; $244 resident
Visitor parking rate (all lots): $3 half day; $5 full day. Pay before coming to campus: www.uwlax.edu/parking
Additional space: A fourth and fifth level will be added at a later date.
Note: All university employees and students must pay to park in university lots.