Students who carpool to Cal State University Long Beach campus may find it easier to find a parking space.According to Associate Director of Parking and Access Services Mark Rudometkin, 21 new carpool-only spaces are being added on the southwest corner of Parking Lot 17 near Student Health Services.
"I'm really happy about this," junior Ian McCready said. "It's about time. [Carpool] parking can get pretty crowded sometimes."
These spaces, originally zoned for metered parking, were converted via collaboration between CSULB university administration, Associated Students Inc., and the Parking and Access Services.
According to Rudometkin, any revenue lost from the removing the meters is minute, and that the increased carpool opportunities will exceed any revenue loss.
CSULB, with the 21 new spaces, has 289 total carpool-only spaces, according to Rudometkin.
For students, the option of parking in carpool spaces can be had in Lot 17 and Parking Structure 2. Staff and faculty members have more lots to choose from though, having the option to use lot 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 9.
Students have to purchase a general parking permit and then apply for a carpool passes. But there are only 1,000 passes issued each semester.
"I wish they would change that quota," freshman Mary Abdelshehid, who wasn't able to get a carpool parking permit, said. "But I guess it is hard because of the limited spaces. Hopefully they can find a way though."
If a student arrives on campus solely for a night class, it would probably be wise if they didn't purchase a carpool pass because anyone can park in carpool spaces after 4 p.m. on weekdays.
Students should keep on the look out for more potential carpool spaces because Rudometkin and his staff are looking to add.
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