Beginning March 1, a general parking permit will be required for those who choose to park at the University of Memphis' Park Avenue campus, a rule which was previously not enforced.
In order to improve parking areas at the Park Avenue Campus, renovations to parking lots and security enhancements began in the summer of 2012.
According to Angela Floyd, director of parking and transportation services, the reason for this new parking change is so that requirements on the Park Avenue Campus will be the same as they are on the main campus.
Once registered for school, all students, as well as faculty and staff's general parking permits are good for general permit parking at the Main Campus, Millington Campus, Lambuth Campus and Park Avenue Campus.
While students previously did not have to hang their pass while at the Park Avenue Campus, the rule will now be implemented.
"Students who purchase a parking permit at either campus do not need a separate permit to park at each campus so most will be unaffected by this change other than to make sure their permit is visible," Floyd said.
According to Floyd, revenue from student fees, permit sales, citations, meters and garages are used to fund the maintenance of parking lots on all four campuses, renewal, repair, salaries, benefits, debt retirement and all new parking projects and services.
Faculty, staff and visitors may purchase a permit for any U of M location in Parking and Transportation Services at 505 Zach Curlin Parking Garage or online using the Tiger Park website.
There is no late fee for those who have not purchased a general parking ticket yet. However, at each U of M campus, the cost for a replacement parking permit is $10.
For those who have troubles finding parking spaces, Floyd suggests that students, faculty and staff can park on Park Avenue campus and shuttle to the main campus.
