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Motorcycle parking decreases, no replacements planned
Krystal Gullage
Issue date: 3/5/08 Section: NEWS
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Masters Hall once held a parking lot specifically for students with bikes. Because of the construction, there are now no lots dedicated just to motorcycle parking at NT.
Masters Hall is being replaced with the new Life Sciences Building.
Scott Kangas, associate director of parking services, said two students have called and asked if there are any plans to replace the motorcycle parking. Kangas said there are no current plans to relocate the motorcycle spaces while they are unavailable during the demolition of Masters Hall and construction of the Life Sciences Building.
However, there are alternative motorcycle parking spots around campus. Spots can be found in 18 different parking lots around campus, such as the six-spot parking lot directly behind Wooten Hall. There are also parking spaces behind the Chemistry Building. A permit is required for students, faculty and staff members to park their motorcycles in those spots. Many of the spaces are 24-hour parking lots.
The end of the demolition of Masters Hall and the building of the new Life Sciences Building are planned for fall 2010. Kangas said the motorcycle parking lot would be reopened once Masters Hall is finished being torn down and the new Life Sciences Building is completed.
Motorcycle spots, like the spots behind Wooten Hall, now tend to be fuller because of the loss of the Masters Hall bike parking lot.
Chase Huddleston, a HOMETOWN sophomore, drives his motorcycle to campus. He did not park at Masters Hall but said, "It is harder to find parking spots due to the construction on Terrell and Masters Hall…. I tried to park behind Wooten Hall the other day and these spots were all full."
Motorcycle parking spots are spaced out around campus while student car parking spots are grouped together.
Jeremy Adams, a HOMETOWN junior, said he used to park at Masters Hall for his chemistry class.
"It would be nice to park where Masters Hall used to be," he said. "The parking spots are not noticeably fuller yet, but it is still cold. I am sure once it warms up, the spots will definitely be full."
Adams said he preferred driving a motorcycle to a car.
"Driving a motorcycle definitely gets my vote. I have a premium pass and I find it easier to find motorcycle parking spots than car parking spots," he said.
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Jack Nicholson, NTSU 1981
posted 3/05/08 @ 11:35 AM CST
As the price of gasoline continues to soar, more motorcycle riding will evolve--not less. As motorcycle parking becomes more scarce, perhaps the signs for motorcycle parking should have a listing of alternate parking locations. (Continued…)
Brian C
posted 3/05/08 @ 10:06 PM CST
This parking situation is really unfair. We lost at least 50% of our parking spots and now on days when the weather is even remotely sunny the spots that remain are being filled to capacity. (Continued…)
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