Effective for the spring semester, 13 parking spaces in the FS-1 lot behind Gilbert Hall have been redesignated for student commuter parking, according to the Shippensburg University Police Department. The new commuter parking spaces are located at the west end of the parking lot and are marked with commuter parking signs.
Lot FS-1 was originally an all faculty parking area. Now 13 of those spaces are reserved for commuter students at the university.
“Students were asking [for more commuter parking] during one of our monthly meetings,” said Michael Lee, chief of the Shippensburg University Police Department. SUPD holds meetings where students and faculty can meet and voice concerns.
“I think it’s nice,” said Quinn Erney, a junior who lives off campus. “Some commuter lots seem full all the time. Having commuter spots on that side of campus is extremely important for me because all of my classes are in Rowland this semester. I think other [commuter] students will enjoy knowing we have a new lot on campus.”
Enforcement for parking will be more consistent this semester. Students with parking questions can call SUPD anytime at 717-477- 1444, Lee said.
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