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Parking spaces at Montclair State become a rare commodity with more students.
Katherine Aucena Contributing Writer As enrollment at Montclair State University has passed 20,000, students are concerned the parking problems that already bedevil the campus are getting even worse. However, school administrators say they’re on top of the issue, having recently increased shuttle service and are exploring plans to make a new parking deck or lot. “We recognize that parking is a challenge on campus and we know it is never convenient, but we are doing everything we can,” said William Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Facilities Logistics Support. Student Gabrielle Terkhanian claimed that she has to arrive at the school an hour early to find parking even though she lives just five minutes away. “It doesn’t really matter how close you live sometimes because it is all about the parking situation,” said Terkhanian. Some students are refusing to buy the parking permit needed to use CarParc Diem due to the issue. “I didn’t even buy a parking pass because of all the complaints I’ve been hearing of people that can’t get parking at CarParc and they paid [over] $200 for parking, yet they can’t get any,” said student Jasmine Amjad. CarParc Diem is the go-
to parking lot for students at MSU, with 1,533 spaces available. According to Facilities Logistics Support, the lot was proposed as a five-floor deck, but it was expanded to seven. The building can’t be expanded with extra floors on top. For those that are lucky enough to get a permit for the Red Hawk Deck, parking isn’t so bad. The deck offers short-term parking with 1,100 parking spaces available for visitors, students and employees of the university. Only 400 of those spaces are intended for students with a permit. Student Jenna Bussiere said she is happy to be able to park at Red Hawk Deck though it comes with a high price tag. “It was very expensive but worth it, because there is always a spot even though sometimes I have to go up to the seventh floor,” said Bussiere. The luxury of parking at Red Hawk Deck with a permit for students costs $400. The price of a commuter permit tag only costs $250. Other students are finding relief from the issue by parking off-campus. Student Thomas Pisani said he parks in the NJ Transit Deck on Clove Road. “It’s a little more out of the way, but I have no problem with that because I know at least I get a parking spot every day,” said Pisani. Another issue troubling students is the shuttle bus
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service that helps everyone around campus. Fitzpatrick said they are addressing the issue. “We changed the scheduled on Nov. 12 to add two additional buses every day,” said Fitzpatrick. The two new express buses will run in the morning with stops at Sinatra Hall, Hawk Crossings and University Hall. Mariella Diaz, a Professional Services Specialist IV of Facilities Logistics Support said the best way to find available commuter parking spaces available on real time is to use the Parker parking app available for your phone. “The app is live and a great tool to be able to find parking and is updated manually by the department,” said Diaz. Diaz also claims that one of the best options to park on campus is Lot 60, located on Carlisle Road. “It is right off of [Route 46 East]. You can get in and out of campus really fast,” she said. It looks like those who are graduating soon won’t see the issue resolved before leaving the school. One thing is for sure: students still need to add extra time to find parking and get to class on time. Fitzpatrick said the department is considering all the possible solutions to the issue because of the increasing yearly enrollment of students: “we are evaluating all alternatives, either with a parking deck, surface lot or a combination of both.”
Pelican Police Report Monday, Nov. 24
Monday, Nov. 24
NJ Transit Deck: Student Keenan Nowlin, 26, of Tinton Falls, N.J. was charged with criminal trespassing for parking his vehicle after given verbal communication not to do so. Nowlin is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Yogi Berra Drive: Student Christopher Fortunato, 20, of Hillsborough, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop. Fortunato is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Monday, Nov. 24
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Bohn Hall: Students Nicholas Picillo, 19, of Madison, N.J., Nicholas Smith of Emerson, N.J. and nonstudent Conor T. Gillen, 19, of Sayreville, N.J. were arrested and charged with criminal mischief for their involvement in destruction of the 15th floor commmunity bathroom. All parties are scheduled to appear in Clifton Municipal Court.
Blanton Hall: Students Carlos and Francisco Bautista, both 20 and of Lincoln Park, N.J. were arrested and charged for their involvement in a criminal mischief incident that occurred outside. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Friday, Nov. 14
Carlisle Road: Non-students Donason Mombrun, 22, and James Silien, 22, of Orange, N.J. were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop on Carlisle Road. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court.
Monday, Dec. 1 Clove Road: Student Terry Wulfftagoe, 20, of East Orange, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop. Wulfftagoe is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477). All calls are strictly confidential.