UNC's new Weeknight Parking program caused confusion and frustration when it was first announced. But, what will it change? No free-to-the-public parking on campus during the week, one-dollar one-night pass for visitors in some lots, and a $6 fee included in student fees.
"Our town government should not pick and choose winners and losers in any project. "
The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.
UNC Health Care and the Town of Chapel Hill are hoping to meet the growing needs of local residents with the development of Eastowne Medical Park which is bringing more access to medical care to the Chapel Hill area.
Starting in August, the Weeknight Parking Program will go into effect as part of UNC Transportation and Parking’s Five-Year Plan.
As part of the University's Five-Year Plan, new parking regulations are coming in August 2019 for the weeknights.
The Town of Chapel Hill is attempting to meet the needs of the downtown scene by expanding parking.
The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru line interfering with traffic flow on the street, but the owner assures that the location can handle the traffic and any other requirements needed to get the permit.
A new business has entered the fold of parking options for students which hopes to provide close and affordable parking. Parking Rebel is a new website created by three current and former UNC students.
Goodbye time tickets, hello prepay: the Town of Chapel Hill's Lots to Love campaign is gearing up to try and transform parking downtown and your attitude toward it. “The switch is more than just moving from the old system to these new meters. It’s all one big initiative to create positive interactions with parking,” said Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the town. Lots of Love launched in late April, marking the switch in how you pay for parking and introducing the Park on the Hill Kissing Contest on Instagram.
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss a recent parking study and a pump track.
The Town of Chapel Hill extended maximum time limits for on-street parking in downtown Chapel Hill from two to three hours on April 1 to reduce stress for diners and shoppers.
On March 22, UNC Board of Trustees approved a new parking ordinance that will create a nighttime parking fee as part of UNC’s five-year parking plan.
The Board of Trustees presented Student Body President Bradley Opere with a resolution of appreciation at its meeting Thursday, and Opere gave a farewell speech as he prepares to graduate.
Night parking rates were approved, plans for new athletics facilities were proposed and a potted tree was knocked over during the first day of Board of Trustees meetings.
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss waste management and parking options. Staff Writer Kaia Findlay live-tweeted the meeting.
At its Tuesday meeting, the Employee Forum discussed the terminology used to refer to UNC’s janitorial staff and received an update about the University’s charity network.
Contrary to popular belief, Carrboro has plenty of parking — spots just aren't particularly accessible.
The advisory committee on transportation and parking is considering concerns from various groups on UNC’s campus, including the Employee Forum, regarding charging for nighttime parking and other potential changes under UNC’s next five-year parking plan.
Students and visitors at UNC compete for parking on or near campus every day but often forget that university employees are fighting the same battle when they come to work every day. Employees, in order to park on campus, have to pay a parking fee.
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