Source: University of Guelph
http://www.uoguelph.ca/mediarel/2006/10/new_parking_lot.html New Parking Lot OpensOctober 10, 2006 The
University’s newest parking lot, P42, opened today on the former site of the
Cold Storage Building on South Ring Road, south of the University Centre. As
a result, many of the premium parking stalls in P31 have been changed back
to orange/black permit parking. P42 was designed to help alleviate the traffic congestion in front of the
UC, the campus’s busiest core area, and to reduce pedestrian/vehicle
conflicts, says Ian Weir, manager of Parking Services. The entrance and exit
to the new lot will be from Christie Lane, the road adjacent to Occupational
Health Services. There’s also an exit onto the one-way U-shaped road that
runs in front of the UC. The multi-purpose lot accommodates 64 vehicles, including accessible-needs
clients, service vehicles, visitors, premium parking and reserved spaces for
clients visiting Environmental Health and Safety and Occupational Health
Services. In addition, the new parking lot includes a drop-off/pick-up area at the
east end that has 10-minute "no charge" parking. This feature was designed
to encourage people to stop using the entrance of the UC as a
drop-off/pick-up area, reducing congestion and the blockage of the fire zone
in front of the UC. Future plans for the new parking lot include installing
a shelter to protect people from the elements while waiting for their ride
and an outdoor emergency phone similar to those currently used across
campus. Parking lot lights have already been installed. In addition, new sidewalks
have been constructed on both sides of the parking lot that link to the
existing sidewalk system. Bicycle racks will be located adjacent to the
parking area.
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