Comments on: Tips to survive the parking lots at UVU http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/ Official blog for Utah Valley University Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:44:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Bill Me http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-85 Bill Me Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:26:37 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-85 I never have any problems when I'm on my motorcycle! :) Two wheels just seem to fit easier than four... I never have any problems when I’m on my motorcycle! :) Two wheels just seem to fit easier than four…

]]> By: Ike http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-63 Ike Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:14:52 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-63 I have never had a problem finding parking at UVU. Not once in 3 years. If the lots close to the buildings are full, park in the economy lot, which I have only seen full one time, and that was during graduation. Walk or take the shuttle. I'm especially sick of people stalking me to my car; I'll often try to lose them - yes, I'm that jerk. If you have 10-20 minutes to drive around stalking people, you have 10-20 minutes to walk from the economy lot. I have never had a problem finding parking at UVU. Not once in 3 years. If the lots close to the buildings are full, park in the economy lot, which I have only seen full one time, and that was during graduation. Walk or take the shuttle. I’m especially sick of people stalking me to my car; I’ll often try to lose them – yes, I’m that jerk. If you have 10-20 minutes to drive around stalking people, you have 10-20 minutes to walk from the economy lot.

]]> By: Lorna http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-62 Lorna Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:18:52 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-62 With only a few master's programs at UVU, I don't think grad students are a big issue. Parking at BYU is also, sadly, worse. Those with a handicapped permit can park anywhere but emergency stalls (such as for police). Those without school handicapped permits can go to parking services for a free day pass, but I agree this should not be required. My understanding is that handicapped school permits allow you to park in any pay lot for free. I highly doubt there are cameras in our lots, except perhaps in areas where theft or vandalism has been prevalent. Cameras only appear to be installed after things, such as the theft of computers in the labs, have occurred. An hour before some classes (such as 10 AM MWF) is often still not enough time to find anything but one of the last few in the farthest lots, especially during any day the Event Center holds anything, but an hour and ten minutes will often make the difference. My hope is for tiered parking to be built where the newest lot sits, but money for such amenities is lacking in state funds. My biggest gripe is making the off ramp of I-15, when coming from Provo, such that getting over across the lanes to get to the main entrance is impossible. This combines with an exit currently out of service when heading home, so I am forced to only take back roads (which are, of course, also under construction). Direct routes to and from school have become an impossibility. With only a few master’s programs at UVU, I don’t think grad students are a big issue. Parking at BYU is also, sadly, worse.

Those with a handicapped permit can park anywhere but emergency stalls (such as for police). Those without school handicapped permits can go to parking services for a free day pass, but I agree this should not be required. My understanding is that handicapped school permits allow you to park in any pay lot for free.

I highly doubt there are cameras in our lots, except perhaps in areas where theft or vandalism has been prevalent. Cameras only appear to be installed after things, such as the theft of computers in the labs, have occurred.

An hour before some classes (such as 10 AM MWF) is often still not enough time to find anything but one of the last few in the farthest lots, especially during any day the Event Center holds anything, but an hour and ten minutes will often make the difference.

My hope is for tiered parking to be built where the newest lot sits, but money for such amenities is lacking in state funds.

My biggest gripe is making the off ramp of I-15, when coming from Provo, such that getting over across the lanes to get to the main entrance is impossible. This combines with an exit currently out of service when heading home, so I am forced to only take back roads (which are, of course, also under construction). Direct routes to and from school have become an impossibility.

]]> By: UVU Blog http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-61 UVU Blog Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:11:01 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-61 Thanks for the question, Steve. I'm asking around for you. I'll get back to you. Thanks for the question, Steve. I’m asking around for you. I’ll get back to you.

]]> By: Steve http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-60 Steve Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:42:27 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-60 Are there any cameras in the parking lots? My car has been whacked by a few doors and I'm getting really sick of it. I make an effort to be in the middle of the parking stall and I'm tired of my car getting trashed. Are there any cameras in the parking lots? My car has been whacked by a few doors and I’m getting really sick of it. I make an effort to be in the middle of the parking stall and I’m tired of my car getting trashed.

]]> By: Clifton http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-59 Clifton Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:35:09 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-59 How about offering much more convenient parking for graduate students, similar to other universities in the area? How about offering much more convenient parking for graduate students, similar to other universities in the area?

]]> By: Gokkasten http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-58 Gokkasten Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-58 Same as Money, it also takes me like 20min to find a spot! Walking is faster. but hen I'm carrying too much weiggt. Next semester, all early classes too! :) Same as Money, it also takes me like 20min to find a spot!
Walking is faster. but hen I’m carrying too much weiggt.

Next semester, all early classes too! :)

]]> By: Lyndsie http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-57 Lyndsie Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:36:25 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-57 I have to admit, I really do like my bus pass. Utah public transit is very nice. Also, I really do feel sorry for people who have to drive and have to spend a really long time trying to find a place to park. I have to admit, I really do like my bus pass. Utah public transit is very nice. Also, I really do feel sorry for people who have to drive and have to spend a really long time trying to find a place to park.

]]> By: Jeff http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-56 Jeff Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:20:08 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-56 It's good advice to get there early. I know I leave well in advance of normal times just to get a parking spot some days. I have never been one to run up and down the lanes to search for a spot. Just pick the first spot you see and get it. The best bet is to pick a lot further away and most of the time you will find a spot faster rather than look for one closer to campus. It’s good advice to get there early. I know I leave well in advance of normal times just to get a parking spot some days. I have never been one to run up and down the lanes to search for a spot. Just pick the first spot you see and get it.

The best bet is to pick a lot further away and most of the time you will find a spot faster rather than look for one closer to campus.

]]> By: Money Chameleon http://blogs.uvu.edu/blog/2011/06/tips-to-survive-the-parking-lots-at-uvu/#comment-55 Money Chameleon Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:04:42 +0000 http://www.uvu.edu/blogs/?p=367#comment-55 Early bird catchesthe worm, but a few days of the week I have later classes. Bummer every time I cone, takes me like 20min to find a spot! Next semester, all early classes! Early bird catchesthe worm, but a few days of the week I have later classes. Bummer every time I cone, takes me like 20min to find a spot!

Next semester, all early classes!

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