Parking and Traffic Regulations Brochure - University of New Orleans

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LakePontchartrainThe purpose of this official publication is to provideyou with information concerning the traffic andparking regulations on the UNO Main and EastCampuses. These rules are necessary to providefor orderly parking and traffic flow.Included in this brochure is the campus parkingmap. We suggest that you refer to this guideregularly to avoid receiving a parking or trafficticket. If you are unsure about a parking lot orparking space, do not risk getting a ticket; parksomewhere else. The Parking and Traffic Sectionof UNO Police Department will issue both trafficand parking tickets if these rules are not followed.LAKEFRONT CAMPUS621194a41327141631Ben FranklinHigh School349835St. Anthony29b29aLeon C. Simon Blvd.30Founders Road2223111228 210186715Harwood Drive1aLevee Road1726202413332Milneburg RoadAlumni DriveAlumni Drive2519Franklin Ave.30Lakeshore DriveElysian Fields Ave.CBRESEARCH &TECHNOLOGY PARK3536D3738EAST CAMPUSEMERGENCY PHONESAEPress Dr.Leon C. Simon Blvd.revised July 2012Lakefront Campus1. Administration Bldg.1a. Administration Annex2. Amphitheater3. Bicentennial Education Center4. Bienville Hall4a. The Commons5. Biology Bldg.6. Bus Stop7. Campus Police Bldg.8. Central Utilities Plant9. Chemistry-Sciences Annex10. Children’s Center11. Computer Center12. Earl K. Long Library13. Engineering Bldg.14. Facility Services15. Fine Arts Bldg.16. Geology & Psychology Bldg.17. Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center18. Human Performance Center19. Information20. Kirschman Hall21. Lafitte Village22. Liberal Arts Bldg.23. Mathematics Bldg.24. Milneburg Hall25. Newman Center26. North Central Plant27. Oliver St. Pé Center (TRAC)28. Performing Arts Center29a. Pontchartrain Hall North29b. Pontchartrain Hall South30. Privateer Place31. The Cove32. University Center33. Recreation & Fitness Center34. Science Bldg.EASt CampusA. Athletic CenterB. East Campus UtilitiesC. Lakefront ArenaD. Privateer Park–BaseballE. Tennis CenterResearch & Technology Park35. Advanced Technology Center36. Center for Energy ResearchManagement37. Lindy C. Boggs Conference Center38. Navy Info Tech Center

THE PARKING AND TRAFFICREGULATIONS FOR THEUNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANSARE IN EFFECT 24/7OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITYYou must familiarize yourself with and follow allparking and traffic regulations which are in effect 24hours a day/seven days a week.Pedestrians have the right of way; all vehicular traffic,motorcycles, motor scooters, and other wheeledtransportation must yield to foot traffic, especially inthe crosswalks.All other state and local traffic regulations, such ascoming to a complete stop at stop signs, apply oncampus.The maximum speed limit on campus is 20 mph.The speed limit in all parking lots is 10 mph.Lock your vehicle at all times and store yourvaluables out of sight. The university assumes noresponsibility for any vehicle or its contents at anytime while operating or parking on university-ownedor controlled property. Taking personal responsibilityfor your safety and your belongings will reduce thenumber of crimes on campus.Motor vehicle accidents must be reported toUniversity Police immediately. When reporting anaccident, include the name(s) of the driver(s), anddriver’s license number(s) of all parties involved. Ifthe other party is absent: 1) place your name, phonenumber, and driver’s license number securely on thevehicle; 2) make an immediate report to UniversityPolice to avoid being charged with a hit and runaccident. A few days after the report is taken, you canreceive a copy. You can use this report to file with yourinsurance company.The university is not responsible for damage to vehiclescaused by another in the process of driving and/orparking on campus. All vehicles are operated or parkedon campus at the owner’s risk.All vehicles operated on campus must be in safeworking condition.In case of emergency, call University Police at280-66661

APPROVED PARKING REGULATIONSTo help the UNO community understand where andhow to park, the following rules have been developed.Failure to follow these rules will result in a ticket.E All vehicles parked on campus must have a parkingdecal (excluding the Pay Lot and metered parkingspaces in front of the University Center).E The Traffic and Parking Regulations are in effect 24/7.E Red decal= student decals andWhite decal=faculty/staff decals.E To obtain a decal, pay for a decal at the Bursar’s Officeor online, then go to University Police to register yourvehicle. University Police will issue a decal for yourvehicle.E Remember that a parking decal does not guaranteeyou a parking space; it only allows you to park oncampus.E Vehicles with current UNO decals cannot park in designatedvisitor parking spaces or at metered parkingspaces.E All vehicles must park facing the centerline or curb(the rear of the vehicle must face outward) and mustbe within the boundaries of one parking space.E All rules are in effect 24 hours a day, seven daysa week, throughout campus, including the EastCampus and the Arena.Student ParkingAll WHITE lined spaces are for student parking. Inthe evenings (between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.) and onweekends, students may park in the YELLOW spaces.Students may not park in any RED lined spaces orRESERVED spaces. Remember, on weekdays (Monday– Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) if you park in spacesother than ones painted WHITE, you will get a ticket.Dual enrolled students at either Delgado or NunezCommunity Colleges or SUNO who have a currentdecal from those institutions may park on the UNOcampus in spaces designated for students only.Students who are residents of student housing mustobtain a free residential decal to park in the residentiallot. To park outside of the residential lot, students mustobtain the regular student decal.2

Faculty/Staff ParkingSpaces in YELLOW and spaces with designated signsare approved for faculty/staff from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends studentsmay also park in these spaces. RED lined spacesare reserved for faculty/staff 24 hours a day, seven days aweek.Faculty and staff members from Delgado CommunityCollege, Nunez Community College or SUNO who havea current decal from that institution may park on theUNO campus.Reserved ParkingSpecial reserved spaces, designated with a sign or spaceswhich have “Reserved” painted on the pavement, arereserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for individualswith prior approval from the university administration.Parking for Persons with DisabilitiesSpaces have been identified throughout campus specificallyfor people with disabilities. To park in a disabilityparking space you must have a UNO DECAL and oneof the following: a state-issued disability license plate ora state-issued disability hang tag displayed on the rearview mirror. Other parking accommodations can bemade under special circumstances. Please contact theOffice of Disability Services (280-6222) for information.Persons with disabilities, who have the proper decal andtag, will not be ticketed if parked on campus in areas thatdo not impede traffic. This parking exception excludesthe loading zones and service drives, which are necessarytraffic areas for delivery, service, and emergency vehicles,and areas not designated for parking (for example, on thegrass or traffic lanes).Residential ParkingCampus residents have the privilege of parking vehiclesclose to their residence and must obtain a specialResidential Parking Decal from University Police ifparking in the designated residential lot. Residents ofPontchartrain Hall are allowed one Residential Decalper person; Lafitte Village residents can receive oneResidential Decal per apartment. These must be renewedeach semester (fall, spring, summer). Vehicles withresidential decals must park in white lines spaces only.There are yellow-lined spaces in the residential lots thatare reserved Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. forstaff respective to the residential facilities.The Human Performance Center (HPC) gravel parkinglot is designated as overflow parking for residents ofPontchartrain Hall.3

Pontchartrain Hall residents are not allowed to park inthe parking lot by the Children’s Center.Pontchartrain Hall visitors can obtain a temporaryparking decal from the Pontchartrain Hall front desk.Privateer Place ResidentsResidents of Privateer Place must obtain a parking decalfrom the Privateer Place Management office. If PrivateerPlace residents wish to park on campus outside of theirdesignated residential lot, they must obtain a regularUNO parking decal.Vendor ParkingDuring regular office hours, special decals for vendorsconducting business on campus can be purchased persemester. This decal is affixed to the front passenger sideof the windshield.Jefferson CenterDecals are not required to park at the Jefferson Center.Parking on the UNO main campus requires a currentdecal.Recreation and Fitness CenterAll members (except UNO students, faculty/staff)must obtain a parking permit from the Recreation andFitness Center. The permit allows parking only in the loteast of the Recreation and Fitness Center. The chargefor the permit varies depending on the length of yourmembership. UNO students and faculty/staff mustobtain a regular UNO parking decal from UniversityPolice and park in accordance with all rules andregulations.Ben Franklin Parking LotsBen Franklin High School is responsible for issuingparking decals to faculty, staff and students of BenFranklin High School. There are parking lots specificallydesignated for Ben Franklin. Any vehicles with an UNOdecal or unregistered vehicles parked in these lots will beticketed. Conversely, vehicles with Ben Franklin decalswill be ticketed if parked in UNO parking lots.Loading/Service DrivesVehicles making deliveries on campus may use theservice drives to load and unload heavy items. In specialsituations, University Police can provide authorizationfor UNO employees to use these areas with a 30-minutelimit. Remember that you must have special permissionfrom University Police prior to using these areas.4

APPROVED VISITOR PARKINGPay LotsThere are two pay lots on campus in which you can parkfor a small fee per day. One is located adjacent to theUniversity Center (UC Pay Lot) and the other is locatedby the Science Building (Science Pay Lot).Metered ParkingVisitors may also park in metered spaces located at theUniversity Center Horseshoe. No vehicle with a currentdecal can park at these meters. Vehicles parked atexpired meters will be ticketed.Visitors whose vehicles have appropriate state issueddisability license plates or placards are exempt from feeswhile parked at pay meters for a period of two hours.Motorcycle/Motor Scooter ParkingMotorcycles do not need a parking decal to park oncampus but must park only in spaces designated formotorcycles or in striped areas of parking lots that donot interfere with pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic andsafety. Motorcycles that are parked in spaces designatedfor cars will be ticketed.Motorcycles and motor scooters are prohibited frombeing operated on campus sidewalks. Motorcycles andmotor scooters must yield to the right of way of pedestrians.Bicycles, Skateboards, Other WheeledTransportationBicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc., may be usedon campus as a form of transportation but like otherwheeled forms of transportation, must be used carefully.Tricks, stunt riding, and driving lessons are not allowedon campus. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, etc., mustyield to the right of way of pedestrians.Special Guest ParkingOccasionally special guests come to campus. UniversityPolice will either issue special guest passes to be placedon the visitors’ vehicles or physically block off an area ofparking spaces. Spaces reserved for special guests willbe clearly designated and no one else may park in thesespaces. To arrange for special guest parking, contactUniversity Police 48 hours in advance of the event. Passesare for visitors to the campus on official university businessonly, such as guest speakers, conference participants, orpersons attending a special meeting. Current faculty, staffor students cannot use these parking passes.5

Passenger Drop Off / Pick Up AreasThere are special cut away areas on Harwood Drivefor vehicles to pull off the street and drop off/pick uppassengers without interfering with traffic. These arenot parking spaces and any unattended vehicle will beticketed.PARKING DECALSAll UNO students, faculty and staff who park a vehicleon campus are required to purchase a parking decal. Adecal does not guarantee you a parking space; it onlyallows you to park on campus. When parking on campusthe Parking and Traffic Regulations must be adhered toand are in effect 24/7.Faculty and staff may pay for parking decals by payrolldeduction either online (WebSTAR self-service) orby filling out the payroll deduction form at UniversityPolice. Parking decals may also be paid for with cash orcheck at the Bursar’s Counter.Decal assessment for students can be done duringCentralized Enrollment Services, mail-in payment, orin person at the Bursar’s Counter. If a student receivesfinancial aid and would like the decal posted to theiraccount, a Title IV form must be on file with the Bursar’sOffice and the student must go to the Bursars Office tohave the charge posted. After the parking fee is paid, thevehicle must be registered with University Police, 221Computer Center, Monday through Friday between 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Once registered, University Policewill issue the decal. Decals are not sent to studentsthrough the mail. Bring the following information withyou to University Police to register your vehicle:E Receipt from completion of online applicationE Current driver’s licenseE Current motor vehicle registration (if a new vehicle,present your temporary license plate, which isattached to the back of your temporary registrationpapers)E Payment receipt from the Bursar’s Counter/proof ofpayment for decalPlease note: until you affix your decal to your car, thevehicle is not considered registered and you may beticketed.Parking decals are valid from the date purchased untilAugust 15 for students and until July 31 for Faculty/Staff.6

Decal FeesFirst Vehicle Each Add’l VehicleFull Year Decal $100.00 $50.00Spring/Summer $85.00 $43.00Summer $60.00 $30.00There is no fee for residential decals.All fees are subject to change without notice.Decals are issued for only one vehicle. Placing the decalissued for one vehicle onto another vehicle is a violationof these rules.If an additional vehicle is used from the same householdand the persons are related, an additional decal canbe purchased at a reduced price in accordance withthe rates in effect for that semester. The intent ofthis is to allow persons who register more than onevehicle a reduction in cost. Multiple registrations toreduce fees for anyone other than the applicant orregistering a vehicle in the wrong status is consideredfalse representation and are violations of these rulesand subject to university action, including the loss of aparking decal.Decal Refund PolicyIf you purchased a parking decal but do not need one,you can receive a 100% refund if you request this by thedate for 100% refunds as published in the Class Bulletin.After you have obtained verification from UniversityPolice that you did not receive a decal, the Bursar’sOffice will refund your money or apply the amount toany unpaid balance on your account. After the 100%refund date has passed, no refunds for decals will beissued unless there are extenuating circumstances thatare approved through the appeal process. Contact theOffice of Student Accountability and Advocacy for moreinformation, 280-6222.Decal PlacementRegistration is not complete until you place the decalon your vehicle. You must permanently affix the entiredecal on the outside of the rear glass on the lower leftside (driver’s side rear window). If you have a vehiclesuch as a convertible or a jeep that would make thisdecal placement difficult to see, University Police willadvise as to where to affix the decal. No other locationis acceptable and you will be ticketed if the decal is notaffixed correctly. Do not place a new decal over the oldone. (To remove the old decal, a razor blade works bestand does not scratch the glass.)7

The parking decal should be immediately removedwhen:E The decal date has expired.E The vehicle ownership has changed.E Your are no longer a part of the UNO community.E You change status at UNO (for example from studentto faculty/staff).E You violate these rules and your decal is revoked.Replacement Decals/New CarYou cannot transfer a decal from one vehicle to another.If you need a replacement decal, you can receive afree one by bringing in the valid decal from the vehicleyou are replacing. Otherwise, you must pay for a newdecal in accordance with the rates in effect for the particularsemester and permanently affix it in the properlocation. New cars that have a temporary license plateneed a current decal to park on campus. You must registeryour new vehicle with University Police. A decalcan be issued to a vehicle with a temporary licenseplate. You will need to advise University Police whenthe permanent plate information is received.Temporary Parking DecalsTemporary decals must be affixed to the inside of thefront passenger side of the windshield. If you have avalid decal and for some reason need to use a vehiclethat does not have a decal, a temporary parking decal,good for one day only, can be issued. The UniversityPolice dispatcher, on duty 24 hours a day, can issuethese temporary decals. If you have a valid decal andneed a temporary parking decal for longer than oneday, you need to stop by University Police duringregular hours.VIOLATIONS AND FINESThe University will use a variety of methods, includingobtaining information from the Department MotorVehicle Registration, to track violators. To avoidhaving to worry about these violations and fines,purchase and affix a decal, park in the right space, andfollow all the rules of the road.8