OSU introduces new parking options as campus construction begins
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Oklahoma State University is taking several steps to address parking as the university
begins unprecedented construction that will transform its campus over the next five
years and beyond.
With the exception of handicapped parking, lots 10, 10A and 11 located west of Boone
Pickens Stadium are being closed as work begins to bowl the west end zone, which will
create a 60,000-seat stadium offering a game-day experience second to none, as well
as house athletic offices and facilities.
To off-set the loss of parking, lot 6 (located directly south of the stadium) will
be open during summer break to faculty, staff and students who display a valid parking
permit. In addition, any vehicle with a valid OSU Parking Permit may park in the
overflow parking lots.
OSU Parking and Transit Director Hugh Kierig said, “Lot 6 will be sufficient to hold
commuter students and faculty and staff during the summer months. When the fall semester
begins, portions of lot 6 will be reassigned for faculty and staff use.”
Kierig said additional commuter parking for students will be relocated to a temporary
lot north of Hall of Fame Avenue where the Patio Apartments are located.
As construction of the west end zone continues, the university will announce plans
for rerouting the short stretch of Hester Street between Athletic Avenue and Hall
of Fame.
“This is an exciting time of growth for OSU, but with it comes growing pains,” Kierig
said. “In response, we are introducing two parking options – a park and ride half-price
parking permit and a new discounted carpool program -- that we believe will appeal
to many employees.”
Kierig said the price of regular parking permits for faculty and staff will not increase
for the next school year. “Faculty and staff who participate in the park and ride
program can purchase parking permits for half price and those who participate in the
car pooling initiative will receive a discount based on the number in their car pool.”
Faculty and staff will receive additional information on parking for the 2006-07 school
year soon. For the latest on parking, go to www.parking.okstate.edu