Master Plan October 2011 - Pacific Lutheran University

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN (TMP)
As part of the Major Institution Master Plan, PLU will expand its Transportation Management
Plan (TMP). The TMP is expected to include the following elements.
Vehicle Registration and Parking Decals
All PLU students, faculty, and staff, must register their vehicles with the Campus Safety office
within 48 hours of the vehicle being brought to campus. An appropriate decal is issued upon
registration. The university notifies all members of the school population that parking space is
at a premium on campus, and it is imperative that everyone parks in his/her assigned area(s).
Parking tickets are issued to vehicles unregistered and found parked in reserved or unauthorized
areas. Registration decals are valid from September 1 through August 31 of the following year.
All parking lots are marked with signs that identify the lot and the authorized users. The cost of
parking decals depends on the user group. Decals for faculty, administration, and other staff are
free but are limited to one decal per employee. The annual costs for student decals range from
$30 for resident and commuter students, to $175 for parking in the gated Tingelstad lot.
Parking Space Allocation
To make the most efficient use of on-campus parking, PLU has allocated parking spaces by user
group in each of its lots. The allocation is based on historic parking utilization studies and on
current or expected parking demand. In an effort to discourage freshmen from bringing vehicles
to campus, student parking spaces are allocated based on priority. Freshman decals allow
parking only in the Olson and Morken lots.
Carpool Parking Program
November 2011
PLU would continue its existing parking management programs. The existing program includes
several measures to encourage alternative modes of travel to campus. PLU requires all members
of the school population (students, faculty, and staff) to register vehicles that are brought
to campus. For a fee, they are issued parking decals. Free preferential parking locations are
available for registered employee and student carpools. PLU currently has about 25 designated
carpool parking spaces. Carpool parking permits are renewed annually and spaces are enforced
(with $25 tickets for violations) by Campus Safety. PLU also provides a “Guaranteed Ride Home”
for carpool members.
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