parking regulations
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TCU CAMPUS PARKING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 2007-2008 STUDENT EDITION POLICY STATEMENT TCU has enacted the following parking and traffic regulations for safety and security, as well as to make parking and traffic flow at TCU as efficient as possible. They apply to all students. Voluntary compliance with these regulations is the goal, rather than to assess fines. Parking fines have been enacted to deter violations. The university is unable to provide “close in” parking for all vehicles. Purchasing a parking permit DOES NOT guarantee a parking place nor does the perceived lack of parking space justify violation of any parking regulation. The speed limit on all university property is 10 MPH. Violators may be ticketed. Rules and regulations are enforced year round, including weekends, holidays, breaks, study days, and summer (with the exception of reserved and maintenance spaces which are enforced 7 am to 5 pm, weekdays.) The fact that a citation is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean nor imply that the regulation or rule is no longer in effect. TCU is not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles parked on or in transit on TCU property. Any vehicle operated or parked on university property must comply with the state registration requirements and display a current vehicle registration sticker and license tags. Additionally, proof of liability insurance must be carried in the vehicle and shown to the TCU Police upon request. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the vehicle being banned from campus. Any inoperable vehicle on TCU campus may be towed at the owners expense. Throughout the year the campus hosts several special events that require reserved parking for the patrons. This may result in some inconvenience to students, but does not authorize drivers to violate parking regulations. Any questions regarding the parking and traffic regulations may be directed to the TCU Police Department. The department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be contacted at any time by calling 817-257-7777 or by using the emergency phones that are strategically located throughout the campus. The Traffic/Records division can be contacted during business hours (7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday) at 817-257-7930. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION All vehicles parked at any time on TCU property must display a current parking permit. Permits may not be falsified, transferred to another person or vehicle, forged or altered. Permits must be permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle’s window, lower left side. (Permits for convertibles may be placed on the rear bumper, driver’s side.) Motorcycle permits must be readily visible. All expired TCU parking permits must be removed. The non-refundable registration fee is as follows: Student Permit: Fall - $75 Spring - $37.50 Summer - $20.00 Motorcycle: Fall - $75 Spring - $37.50 Summer - $20.00 Replacement permits may be obtained throughout the year. The replacement fee is $5.00 when the remains of the original permit are returned. THIS FEE APPLIES TO ALL PERMIT TYPES. When the remains of the original permit are not returned, the replacement fee is the cost of purchasing a permit for the remainder of the current year. Temporary permits are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the TCU Police Department for those with a current parking permit. There is no charge for a temporary permit; however, these will be issued for a maximum of 30 days. If another vehicle is being used for longer than 30 days, a permanent permit must be purchased. PERMIT TYPES Commuter (CM) – Parking allowed in white lined lots on the East Campus (East of University Drive,) and Lots 8, and 10 on the West Campus. Commuters are encouraged to use the TCU TRAC shuttle from lots 3 and 4 north of the stadium, and/or lot 12 (Sandage Lot) on the East Campus. No parking is allowed in any visitor lot. Main Campus (MC) – Parking allowed in white lined spaces in lots 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9. The lot on the corner of Kent and Mid Court may also be used. You may also use the 10 minute loading/unloading spaces. No parking is allowed in any visitor lot. Freshman (NS) – Parking allowed ONLY in lot 3, 4, or 5, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vehicles parked in lot 3 must be moved by midnight prior to home football game days, and are allowed to park in student spaces on the main campus and east campus. Vehicles must be returned to lot 3, 4, or 5 by 5pm the following day. Freshman may also use the 10 minute loading/unloading spaces. No Freshman parking is allowed in Worth Hills. No parking is allowed in any visitor lot. Worth Hills (WH) – Parking is allowed in the Worth Hills area. Parking is also allowed on the east campus from 5 pm – 7 am weekdays, and all day on weekends. No east campus parking on weekdays from 7 am – 5 pm. Please use shuttle. No parking is allowed in any visitor lot. Motorcycle – Parking allowed in any white lined space campus wide (excluding visitor lots,) designated motorcycle parking in the Library Lot, and 10 minute spaces. STUDENTS MAY NOT PARK IN ANY VISITOR LOT OR SPACE AT ANY TIME. SHUTTLE SERVICE TCU provides a shuttle service (TCU TRAC) from the lots north of the stadium (lots 3 and 4) to the main campus and east campus, and from lot 12 (Sandage lot) to the east campus. Also, the “T” (Fort Worth Transportation Authority) operates two shuttle routes from Worth Hills to the main campus and east campus. The shuttle routes and times can be found on the TCU Police web site at WWW.cap.tcu.edu. VISITORS All visitors must obtain a visitor parking pass from the TCU Police Department. A visitor is defined as a person who has no affiliation, association, or relationship with TCU as an employee or student. Students are not considered visitors during Christmas break, Spring break, summer, or study days. Visitors to TCU should be given parking guidance by the person or department inviting them to campus. Visitor passes may be obtained at the TCU Police Department. Visitors using vehicles that have a current TCU parking permit must comply with the rules and regulations that apply to that permit. Visitors should be encouraged to use the shuttle service to minimize disruption of campus parking. No overnight parking is available in visitor lots. These lots close at 2am. Visitors must move their vehicle to student lots for overnight parking. FINES Students with registered vehicles are responsible for any citations issued to their vehicles. Fines are automatically charged to the student account. Fines may be paid from the statement sent via mail or at Financial Services (Sadler Hall, room 104). APPEALS All citations issued by the TCU Police Department may be appealed. Appeals are processed only during business hours at the TCU PD offices. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final. IMMOBILIZED (BOOTED) OR TOWED VEHICLES Vehicles that have been charged with three (3) or more citations may be immobilized or towed. There is a $50 service charge to release an immobilized vehicle. The owner of a vehicle towed from campus is responsible for all costs related to the towing and storage of the vehicle. The University shall not, nor shall any of its authorized personnel, be liable or assume any responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from a vehicle being immobilized or towed. The payment of fines for traffic citations does not remove citations from the record. Citations accumulate during the academic year. Vehicles illegally parked (regardless of number of violations) are subject to being immobilized or towed when parked in or obstructing a fire lane, reserved space, handicap or handicap access space, overtime in a loading zone, blocking another vehicle in a parking space, or blocking a driveway, aisle, entry or exit to any parking area. If a vehicle has been towed or immobilized, the individual seeking release of the vehicle may obtain the necessary information from the TCU Police Department by calling 817-257-7777. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EXCESSIVE VIOLATIONS An indefinite number of parking citations will not be tolerated. Persons who have been charged with three citations will receive a letter or email stating that their parking privileges are in jeopardy. Upon receipt of the sixth citation, parking privileges will be immediately suspended. At that time, the person will be notified to turn in their parking permit, and will receive another permit which will allow them to only park in lots 2, 3, or 4 for the remainder of the academic year. Failure to comply with the terms of the suspension, or continued receipt of citations will result in an additional $100.00 fine along with the offense fine, immediate towing, and disciplinary action by the Dean of Students. FOOTBALL GAME DAYS All students must pay to use the Coliseum/Stadium parking lots for attendance at football games, even though they may have a valid parking permit. Charges may be avoided if entry to Lot 5 or Lot 7 (see map) is no later than 5 hours prior to game time. Vehicles parked in Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 (see map) must be moved by midnight prior to game day. *Special instructions may be in place for weeknight games. RESIDENCE HALL MOVE IN/OUT PROCEDURES Special loading/unloading areas will be designated and identified by temporary signs for fall “move in” and spring “move out” of residence halls. Visitors (parents) AND students are expected to show courtesy to others by moving vehicles from these zones into other authorized parking spaces as soon as possible. Vehicles are forbidden from driving or parking on sidewalks or grass at any time. Violators are subject to having their vehicles towed at owner’s expense. Once the temporary signs are removed, regular parking rules will be enforced. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION All persons should lock their vehicles while parked on campus. Theft of, damage to, or accidents involving vehicles should be reported to the TCU Police immediately. Theft of or damage to personal property or property owned by TCU (while on campus) should be reported to the TCU Police immediately. All lost and found items should be reported to or brought to the TCU Police Department as soon as possible. University Christian Church parking lot available under certain circumstances. University Baptist Church allows students to park in the small lot on the corner of McPherson and Sherley Streets from 6 am to 6 pm, weekdays only. Towing is enforced at all other times. Parking is not allowed in any other UBC lots. No parking on West Cantey in front of Alice Carlson Elementary School as per signs. Students may not leave their vehicle on TCU Property during a semester in which they are not enrolled (including summer) without the consent of the TCU Police Chief. Vehicle may be towed. SPECIAL REGULATIONS The D J Kelly Alumni Center (lot 6) is available to visitors and commuters. Visitor lot is designated to the west side and commuters should park on the east side. This lot will be used on occasion for special event parking. This lot is closed from midnight to 7am. No overnight parking is allowed. The visitor lots at the Tom Brown/Pete Wright Complex and on Lubbock Ave. close from 2 am to 7 am. No overnight parking allowed. All commuter, faculty/staff, and reserved lots close at midnight. Any possession of narcotics or of weapons (even with a State of Texas “Concealed Carry” permit) on the TCU campus is in violation of TCU regulations. Bicycles should be secured in bicycle racks and registered online free of charge. Individuals who are non-TCU ROTC students may obtain a special parking permit from the TCU Police Department which will authorize them to park in the AFROTC lot, Library lot, Lot 8 and Coliseum lot between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Special temporary disabled/handicap permits may be obtained from the TCU Police Department by presenting a doctor’s note stating length of disability. The special permit allows parking in the visitor lots. It DOES NOT allow parking in State handicap spaces, fire lanes, or overtime in 10 minute zones. A current TCU permit is required to obtain a temporary disabled/handicap permit. All buses, RV’s, trailers, and boats must obtain permission from the TCU Police Chief before parking on TCU property. No permanent parking is allowed for these vehicles. EXCEPTIONS Due to construction throughout the course of the year, TCU reserves the right to alter parking designations on any lot. Additional parking lots may become available during the year. Signs posted at the entrance to each lot will designate what type of permit is allowed. Signs posted at the entrance to all lots will take precedence over any regulation in this brochure. Shuttle service (TCU TRAC) hours of operation may be adjusted throughout the year. HELPFUL NUMBERS TCU Police Department Emergency/24 hour number 817-257-7777 TCU Police Department Office (7:30 am-5:00 pm) 817-257-7930 Emergency 911 Fort Worth Police Department Non-Emergency 817-335-4222 Fort Worth Fire Department Non-Emergency 817-332-2131
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817-257-7000
TCU CAMPUS PARKING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 2006-2007 FACULTY/STAFF EDITION POLICY STATEMENT TCU has enacted the following parking and traffic regulations for safety and security, as well as to make parking and traffic flow at TCU as efficient as possible. They apply to all employees. Voluntary compliance with these regulations is the goal, rather than to assess fines. Parking fines have been enacted to deter violations. The university is unable to provide “close in” parking for all vehicles. Purchasing a parking permit DOES NOT guarantee a parking place nor does the perceived lack of parking space justify violation of any parking regulation. Rules and regulations are enforced year round, including weekends, holidays, breaks, study days, and summer (with the exception of reserved and maintenance spaces which are enforced 7 am to 5 pm, weekdays). The fact that a citation is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean nor imply that the regulation or rule is no longer in effect. TCU is not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles parked on or in transit on TCU property. Any vehicle operated or parked on University property must comply with the state registration requirements and display a current vehicle registration sticker and license tags. Additionally, proof of liability insurance must be carried in the vehicle and shown to the TCU Police upon request. Failure to provide proof of insurance may result in the vehicle being banned from campus. Persons with registered vehicles are responsible for any citations issued to their vehicles. Repeated violations (three or more) can result in the vehicle being towed or immobilized (booted). Citations are not voided from an individual’s parking record once paid. Citations accumulate during the academic year even after being resolved by payment. Throughout the year the campus hosts several special events that require reserved parking for the patrons. This may result in some inconvenience to employees, but does not authorize drivers to violate parking regulations. Any questions regarding the parking and traffic regulations may be directed to the TCU Police Department. The department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be contacted at any time by calling 817-257-7777 or by using the emergency phones that are strategically located throughout the campus. The Traffic/Records division can be contacted during business hours (7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday) at 817-257-7930. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION All vehicles parked at any time on TCU property must display a current parking permit. Permits may not be falsified, transferred to another person or vehicle, forged or altered. Permits must be permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle’s window, lower left side. (Permits for convertibles may be placed on the rear bumper, driver’s side.) Motorcycle permits must be readily visible. All expired TCU parking permits must be removed. The non-refundable registration fee is as follows: FULL TIME EMPLOYEE (works 50% or more): Faculty/Staff Permit: Fall - $75 Spring - $37.50 Summer - $20.00 Reserved Permit: Fall - $250 Spring - $125 Summer – N/A X Permit: Fall – Free Spring – Free Summer – Free Motorcycle: Fall - $75 Spring - $37.50 Summer - $20.00 PART-TIME (works less than 50%) or TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE: Faculty/Staff Permit Fall - $37.50 Spring - $18.75 Summer - $10.00 Reserved Permit: Fall - $250 Spring - $125 Summer – N/A X Permit: Fall – Free Spring – Free Summer – Free Motorcycle Fall - $37.50 Spring - $18.75 Summer - $10.00 Replacement permits may be obtained throughout the year. The replacement fee is $5.00 when the remains of the original permit are returned. THIS FEE APPLIES TO ALL PERMIT TYPES. When the remains of the original permit are not returned, the replacement fee is the cost of purchasing a permit for the remainder of the current year. Temporary permits are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the TCU Police Department for those with a current parking permit. There is no charge for a temporary permit; however, these will be issued for a maximum of 30 days. If another vehicle is being used for longer than 30 days, a permanent permit must be purchased. PERMIT TYPES Reserved – Parking allowed in assigned lot, and 10 minute spaces. Parking is allowed in any non-reserved lot when visiting another area of campus that requires the vehicle to be driven. Reserved lots are enforced 7 am – 5 pm, weekdays (with the exception of 24 hour reserved spaces). Students (including children or dependents of employees) may not use reserved lots during the enforcement periods. Faculty/Staff – Parking allowed in white-lined spaces with signs designating F/S permit allowed, non-reserved orange lined spaces, and 10 minute spaces. No parking is allowed in any visitor lot at any time. X Permit – Parking allowed ONLY in the designated free lot (Lot 2, below the stadium). Only one free permit will be issued per employee. If more than one vehicle is driven by the employee, a temporary permit must be obtained. The replacement fee for a free permit is $5.00 and THE ORIGINAL PERMIT MUST BE RETURNED. Motorcycle – Parking allowed in any white lined space campus wide (excluding visitor lots), designated motorcycle parking in the Library Lot, and 10 minute spaces. Handicap – Only vehicles with Federal or State handicap license plates or parking placards (hang tags) may park in designated handicap spaces. A special handicap permit (HC) is available to employees with valid handicap license plates or placards. A copy of the employees placard and license plate must be on file. The HC permits are for identification purposes only and are free of charge. SHUTTLE SERVICE TCU provides a shuttle service (TCU TRAC) from the lots north of the stadium (lots 3 and 4) to the main campus and east campus, and from lot 12 (old Sav-On lot) to the east campus. The shuttle routes and times can be found on the TCU Police web site which has a link from the TCU home page. VISITORS All visitors must obtain a visitor parking pass from the TCU Police Department. A visitor is defined as a person who has no affiliation, association, or relationship with TCU as an employee or student. Employees are not considered visitors during Christmas break, Spring break, summer, or study days. Visitors to TCU should be given parking guidance by the person or department inviting them to campus. Visitors using vehicles that have a current TCU parking permit must comply with the rules and regulations that apply to that permit. Departments needing special parking for groups or individuals must send a request via email to the TCU Police Department one week prior to the event. This request should include the date, time, place, number of people attending, and a contact number. Requests should be sent to d.jones@tcu.edu and k.lancarte@tcu.edu Visitors and groups should be encouraged to use the shuttle service to minimize disruption of campus parking. FINES Fines are automatically charged to the employee account. Fines may be paid from the statement sent via mail or at Financial Services (Sadler Hall, room 104). APPEALS All citations issued by the TCU Police Department may be appealed. Appeals are processed only during business hours at the TCU PD offices. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final. FOOTBALL GAME DAYS All employees must pay to use the Coliseum/Stadium parking lots for attendance at football games, even though they may have a valid parking permit. Charges may be avoided if entry to Lot 5 or Lot 7 (see map) is no later than 5 hours prior to game time. Vehicles parked in Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 (see map) must be moved by midnight prior to game day. *Special instructions may be in place for weeknight games. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION All persons should lock their vehicles while parked on campus. Theft of, damage to, or accidents involving vehicles should be reported to the TCU Police immediately. Theft of or damage to personal property or property owned by TCU (while on campus) should be reported to the TCU Police immediately. All lost and found items should be reported to or brought to the TCU Police Department as soon as possible. University Christian church parking lot available under certain circumstances. University Baptist Church allows employees to park in the small lot on the corner of McPherson and Shirley Streets from 6 am to 6 pm, weekdays only. Towing is enforced at all other times. Parking is not allowed in any other UBC lots. SPECIAL REGULATIONS The D J Kelly Alumni Center (lot 6) is restricted to visitor and special event parking. This lot closes from midnight to 7 am. No overnight parking allowed. The visitor lots at the Tom Brown/Pete Wright Complex and on Lubbock Ave. close from 2 am to 7 am. No overnight parking allowed. All commuter, faculty/staff, and reserved lots close at midnight. Any possession of narcotics or of weapons (even with a State of Texas “Concealed Carry” permit) on the TCU campus is in violation of TCU regulations. Bicycles should be secured in bicycle racks and registered online. Reserved spaces (except those marked “24 Hour”) are valid only on weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm. Special temporary disabled/handicap permits may be obtained from the TCU Police Department by presenting a doctor’s note stating length of disability. The special permit allows parking in the visitor lots. It DOES NOT allow parking in State handicap spaces, fire lanes, or overtime in 10 minute zones. A current TCU permit is required to obtain a temporary disabled/handicap permit. All buses, RV’s trailers, and boats must obtain permission from the TCU Police Chief before parking on TCU property. No permanent parking is allowed for these vehicles. EXCEPTIONS Due to construction throughout the course of the year, TCU reserves the right to alter parking designations on any lot. Additional parking lots may become available during the year. Signs posted at the entrance to each lot will designate what type of permit is allowed. Signs posted at the entrance to all lots will take precedence over any regulation in this brochure. Shuttle service (TCU TRAC) hours of operation may be adjusted throughout the year. HELPFUL NUMBERS TCU Police Department Emergency/24 hour number 817-257-7777 TCU Police Department Office (7:30 am-5:00 pm) 817-257-7930 Emergency 911 Fort Worth Police Department Non-Emergency 817-335-4222 Fort Worth Fire Department Non-Emergency 817-332-2131 TCU Information/Switchboard 817-257-7000
