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	Enterprise Rent-a-car Escort Service Parking Business Office Parking Citation Review Parking Information Kiosk Parking Permits Parking Regulations and Parking Lots Parking Space Availability Parking, Traffic & Commuter Information Parking & Traffic Tips for Students Red & Black Shuttle SDSU Fall 2007, Traffic and Parking Information Trolley Vanpool Visitor Parking Enterprise Rent-a-car In early 2004, San Diego State University entered into a three-year contract with Enterprise Rent-a-car. SDSU faculty and staff may now, at excellent rates, rent vehicles for university-related business or personal use. See the Accounts Payable, Enterprise Rent-a-Car web page for details. [return] Escort Service Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the Escort Service provided from dusk to dawn by Public Safety. The service is available to and from all parking areas and campus locations. To request an escort, call 619-594-6659 from any campus pay phone free-of-charge, or dial ext. 4-6659 from a campus phone, or call from an “Emergency/Duress” phone (see, Emergency/Duress Phone Locations). [return] SDSU Fall 2007, Traffic and Parking Information Read the latest news release, “SDSU Fall 2007 Parking and Traffic Information”, prepared by the Marketing and Communications department. This announcement provides information regarding parking changes affecting students this Fall Semester, projected parking availability, permit fees, traffic and parking tips, as well as alternative transportation options. [return] Parking Business Office The Parking Business Office, located in the DPS Building, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ext. 4-6671 or FAX 4-1015. The Parking Information Kiosk is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On weekends or after hours, call the University Police Dispatch Operator at ext. 4-1991 or dial “911” in an emergency. Parking Services provides the following: SDSU Parking Permits Group Parking Arrangements Department Permit Purchases Citation Information Defensive Driving Certification Van pool Program [return] Parking Citation Review If you’ve received a parking citation and feel that it was undeserved, you have the right to dispute it. See the Citation Administrative Review web page for details. [return] Parking Information Kiosk If you are visiting campus for the day, you may obtain information on where to park and what permit is needed from our Parking Information Kiosk, located off College Avenue at I-8, in front of the Chemical Sciences Laboratory. They are open Mon.-Fri. from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information see Parking Information Kiosk. [return] Parking Permits For information about parking permits, costs, the location of lots and structures that you may use, parking regulations and enforcement, see Parking Permits, Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Parking Business Office at 619-594-6671. [return] Parking Regulations The symbols on all parking lot and structure signs represent the permits that are valid in that lot or structure. The color of the symbol corresponds to the permit color and type. Parking permits are required even when school is not in session. There is no grace period. Parking Lots See campus maps for lot locations. Student Lots — A, D, E, W, X, and PS 1 (L4-L5) Overnight parking is not permitted. Student permits are required at all times. Student parking is permitted after 3:30 p.m. in PS 1, on all levels excluding spaces marked “SP.” In addition, students may park after 3:30 p.m. in G Lot, excluding spaces marked “SP” and “vendor.” Student Lots — C, T, U, V, PS 3, PS 4 (L3-L8), PS 5 and PS 6 Overnight parking from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. is permitted, with an overnight-type permit. Any student lot not listed above is “No Parking” between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers without an overnight parking permit must park in pay machine permit areas and purchase a visitor permit to park between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Resident hall occupants requiring permits for their guests should contact the Parking Office at 619-594-6671. If you need an escort to and from the lots, call the Public Safety Escort Service from any emergency/duress telephone, located in these lots. Faculty / Staff Lots — F, G, X, PS 1 (L1-L3 and L6), PS 2 (L1-L6), PS 4 (L1-L3), PS 5 (L2), and PS 8 F/S permits are required at all times. Faculty and staff may park in student lots and in SP 500, SP 700, SP 800, and F/S in PS 5 (L2). Pay-machine Permits Lots — M, Q, R, PS 2, PS 5 and PS 6 Pay-machine permits are required all hours in these lots, except for Lot PS 2 which is limited to the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Only F/S permits are valid all other times. Both F/S and pay machine passes are valid in PS 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Only F/S permits are valid all other times. Pay-machine permits in lots PS 2 are valid only during the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pay-machine permits are valid in student lots, but not F/S lots. A visitor vehicle displaying a disabled placard, disabled plate, or a temporary H/C placard issued by DMV is valid in lieu of pay-machine permit in any pay lot. Students, Faculty and Staff may not park in Q Lot, R Lot, or M Lot, nor may they park in other pay areas without a SDSU permit. Disabled Spaces are located in Lots — C, F, I, K, M, N, P, R, V, W, and X; PS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8; and the campus core Permits are required at all times. A disabled placard, disabled plate, or a temporary H/C (handicapped) placard issued by the DMV are valid in visitor lots in lieu of a pay-machine permit. All other H/C spaces in lots, structures and on campus require the above DMV issue with a current SDSU permit to be displayed. Students and F/S are required to display a current SDSU permit with their DMV placard or DP plate. Red Curb and Fire Lane / Hydrant No parking at any time. Service / Vendor Zones Permits are required at all times. Short- or Long-term business permits are only valid for one hour in S/V, then valid for the remainder of the same day in F/S or SP 500, and SP 700. Service / Vendor permits are only valid in designated S/V for the time stated on permit. Special Permit Areas Campus core, lots and parking spaces painted white with a designated SP number. Permits are required at all times and must be displayed with a current SDSU decal. Non designated Areas Any area not designated by a mark stall is considered non designated and will result in a citation, a “No Parking” sign does not have to be present. [return] Parking Space Availability Typically, parking is more difficult in the first two weeks of classes. Buying a parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space. Parking is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, so remember to arrive on campus as early as possible, especially during the first two weeks of each semester. There is no formal “grace” period. Parking regulations are subject to enforcement at all times. [return] Download viewer to open PDF files, on this page: [Adobe] Parking, Traffic & Commuter Information Cars When commuting to campus, follow these helpful tips: Those arriving at SDSU for morning classes are encouraged to use Fairmount Avenue or 70th Street exits from Interstate 8. If you arrive after 8 a.m., plan on parking east of College Avenue. Traffic during peak hours will be congested. Arrive early and consider alternative transportation such as public transit, carpooling or biking. Join a carpool at RideLink. Take a bus or trolley, see Metropolitan Transit System. To avoid traffic congestion and grid-lock on College Avenue, take Montezuma Road to Parking Structures 5 and 6. Daily visitor parking will be available in Parking Structures 5 and 6, as well as in Parking Structure 2 after 4:30 p.m. Remember, parking permits are required for all vehicles on campus. Buses Commuting to campus by bus is a safe and convenient alternative to driving your car. Bus schedules are posted at the Transit Center and at the Aztec Center Information Booth. Bus schedules are also available by calling 1-800-COMMUTE or by visiting the Metropolitan Transit System web page. Discounted monthly transit passes are available to Students, Faculty, and Staff at the Aztec Center Ticket Office. Carpools The SDSU RideLink program is free to all students, and you do not need to own a car to participate. You will be matched with other students who live near you, according to your class schedule. Students receive a brochure at the beginning of each semester containing program information and an application. You will also find applications at the back of the Class Schedule, at the Aztec Center Information Booth, or you can call 1-800-COMMUTE. Submit applications at the Aztec Center Information Booth. You will receive a printout within several days with a list of people living in your area. Only students registered with RideLink may use a shared permit for carpool use. Bikes and Skateboards Bicycle riding and skateboarding are prohibited on campus, and tickets will be issued by University Police to those violating this regulation. Bike riders may use regular roadways or walk bikes to bike racks. Park in bike racks, or in the immediate vicinity of a rack. If you parked in a path, a doorway, or against a standing barrier other than a rack, your bike may injure the blind, disabled, or others and may result in your bike being impounded. You are encouraged to have your bike licensed by the State of California by taking your bike to a local fire station or on campus at the University Police Front Desk, located in the DPS Bldg. Always lock your bike when you leave it. Bike locks are available at the Aztec Shops Bookstore. Review the publication, “Lock Your Bike” for details. Mopeds Mopeds are treated much like bikes; you may park them in campus bike racks rather than in motorcycle lots. However, they still must bear a current motorcycle parking decal. If your vehicle does not have operable pedals, it is a motorcycle and must display a current parking decal and be parked in a motorcycle parking area. Under no circumstances are mopeds to be operated under engine power once you leave a designated roadway. To do so is dangerous and will result in the issuance of a moving citation. Hitchhiking Hitchhiking is a risky and dangerous method of transportation and is discouraged. If you insist, however, keep these safety tips in mind: Avoid hitchhiking alone Check the license number of the car you enter Check to see if anyone is hiding in the back seat Don't get into the back of a van or camper Have a good mental picture of the driver Check the door handle to make sure it is working Don't allow the driver to take you home Avoid giving too much information about yourself If you feel uncomfortable about the driver or car, do not accept a ride [return] Parking & Traffic Tips for Students See Parking & Traffic Tips, Frequently Asked Questions. Topics include transportation options, parking availability, and alternate routes to campus and which lots to avoid during peak times. More tips may be found in the news release, “SDSU Fall 2007 Parking and Traffic Information”. [return] Red & Black Shuttle A free shuttle service connecting the campus core with its outlying parking lots. Operating Monday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., two vans run continuously, each one completing a loop about every 15-20 minutes. For more information, see the Red and Black Shuttle page. [return] Trolley A trolley extension project now connects east and west routes at SDSU. View trolley schedule and information. [return] Van Pool The San Diego State University Vanpool Operation is one component of the University's broader “Rideshare” Program. This voluntary program provides SDSU faculty and staff, the opportunity to rideshare with other SDSU employees living in communities in close proximity to one another. In providing this opportunity, SDSU is committed to the highest standards of service within the University’s fiscal ability. The Vanpool Program is administered through a contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Corporation working closely with the SDSU Vanpool Coordinator at Public Safety. Your SDSU Coordinator can be reached by telephone at 594-6671, or E-mail. [return] Visitor Parking Visitors may park in Parking Structure 5 on the west side of the university, located on 55th Street and Montezuma Road. They may also park in Parking Structure 6 on the east side of the university, located off Montezuma Road and East Campus Drive. The cost to park is $1 per hour. Parking Structure 5 has permit dispenser machines on levels 1 and 2. The pay machine on the second floor, north side of PS 5, accepts VISA and MasterCard payments. Parking Structure 6 has permit dispenser machines on levels 1, 2, and 3. If visiting campus for the day, visit the Parking Information Booth at the Chemical Sciences Laboratory building. During non-business hours, direct inquiries to Public Safety Dispatch at 619-594-1991. See campus maps for lot locations. [return]
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