New parking deck brings parking changes
Natalie Costantino | Staff Writer
Issue date: 9/10/09 Section: News
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The most prominent change has been the addition of the parking deck, located at the corner of Reynolds and Cahill drives. The parking deck was an addition to help increase parking for students, faculty and staff, and for the new residence hall, Seahawk Crossing.
Visitor parking is also available in designated spots on the main level. The rate is $1.50 an hour with the first 15 minutes free. The daily rate, as well as the max rate, is $10 for a 24-hour period.
"The project is also a part of the LEED certified Seahawk Crossing project which includes 50 electric vehicle plug-in spaces and many energy efficient items," Director of Auxiliary Services Rita Gordon explained.
Auxiliary Services also removed bar codes from parking pass decals. Now, a series of numbers and letters written in the color of the designated zones is used to identify new permits.
Those who do not have a car can take advantage of the Seahawk Shuttle and Wave Transit service. Shuttle services have been improved by making on-campus loops faster and safer, as well as the addition of Point-To-Point shuttle running until midnight Sunday through Thursday. This was designed to provide a safe way of transportation for students during later hours, such as coming home from a late night at the library and other events on campus.
"I think it is a good idea. I would probably use it more so for attending events such as UNCW games," junior Brienna Krucke said.
Fall 2009 Parking Changes
1. Removed bar codes from decals - we don't use these anymore so to identify "new" vs. old permits
2. Changed all zone colors
3. Reduced number of zones from 5 to 4, expanding zone 1 and adding zone 2 lots to improve student parking options
4. Added additional spaces to zone 1 - lot I is now zone 1 vs. faculty staff
5. Improved shuttle services to make on-campus loops faster and safer
6. Added Point-To-Point shuttle running until midnight Sunday-Thursday to provide safe transit for students during later hours
7. Revised student parking brochures to condense information and improve student parking experiences
8. Opened the parking deck. This project is part of the LEED certified Seahawk Crossing project which includes 50 electric vehicle plug-in spaces and many energy efficient items
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