Editorial: Chapel Hill needs more accessible parking
By Editorial Board | Apr. 26"Parking in Chapel Hill is already a stressful and difficult undertaking. But for the town’s disabled and low-income residents? It’s a nightmare."
Read More »"Parking in Chapel Hill is already a stressful and difficult undertaking. But for the town’s disabled and low-income residents? It’s a nightmare."
Read More »Although all Chapel Hill residents know the struggle of finding parking downtown, the issue is even greater for those limited by a disability or cost. Timothy Miles, the executive director for the Triangle Disability Awareness Council, said accessible parking spaces in downtown Chapel Hill are limited and oftentimes do not provide easy access to the surrounding buildings. The influx of construction in the area has also exacerbated the problem. “That makes it very difficult to get in and out because it’s confusing — discouraging is a better word,” he said. Reis Phillips, a UNC senior and store associate at Underground Printing, also noted the financial barriers posed by parking fees downtown. "We are the people who support this community and spend money here and live here — but we can't afford to pay to park here," she said.
Read More »Over the summer, graduate student Erin Day faced multiple obstacles while applying for a disabled parking permit at UNC. After repeated requests in both 2018 and 2020, Day's path to accommodations on campus highlights the challenges in parking experienced by the University's disabled community. To Austin Tyner, a chairperson of the Disability Advocates for Carolina committee within the Campus Y, Day’s experience is an unfortunate example of the barriers that UNC students with disabilities face.
Read More »Some residents say the approval of a 1,100-space parking deck on East Rosemary Street is an expense that reduces the Town's ability to borrow money for other projects.
Read More »Ask any student who’s moved off campus, or any first-year who’s denied a parking space on campus: finding a long-term spot can feel like a treasure hunt. These three UNC graduates are scoping out unorthodox parking spaces in Chapel Hill and connecting renters to hosts through their newly launched startup, Float Parking.
Read More »“How in the world am I going to be able to get to campus for the classes that I have on campus considering that they said there’s only 10 people allowed on a bus?” one student asked. Here's how Chapel Hill Transit's new guidelines may affect your fall commute.
Read More »This study could provide insight on how many people park downtown and where they park so that Carrboro can plan for an adequate parking program.
Read More »The Carrboro Board of Aldermen is considering — but not yet committing to — increasing enforcement of parking time limits, charging for parking and building a new parking deck.
Read More »The Carrboro Board of Alderman discussed affordable housing, parking and environmental issues in its meeting on Oct. 1.
Read More »Most long-term patients, such as those with cancer, pay the same amount for parking at UNC Hospitals as every other visitor throughout the state. Some are exasperated over the additional toll those parking fees add to their week-by-week treatment schedules. While alternative options have been created for a few specific circumstances, many patients don’t qualify and have seen parking expenses pile up. Meanwhile, the University generated $3.7 million in revenue last year through its Dogwood Parking Deck, one of two primary parking areas for UNC Hospitals patients and visitors.
Read More »UNC's Advisory Committee on Transportation & Parking (ACT) met on Wednesday afternoon to update community members on upcoming changes regarding parking on campus.
Read More »Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel Hill is an issue that community members and business owners alike have felt. Shops on Franklin Street need parking for their employees, but also for patrons who cannot walk from one place to another. Some businesses even find that passersby go elsewhere where parking is more convenient, thereby driving away local business traffic. A few newer solutions popped up, like Park on the Hill, which attempt to maximize parking availability. But dissatisfaction is still high.
Read More »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.
Read More »"Our town government should not pick and choose winners and losers in any project. "
Read More »The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.
Read More »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.
Read More »Starting in August, the Weeknight Parking Program will go into effect as part of UNC Transportation and Parking’s Five-Year Plan.
Read More »As part of the University's Five-Year Plan, new parking regulations are coming in August 2019 for the weeknights.
Read More »The Town of Chapel Hill is attempting to meet the needs of the downtown scene by expanding parking.
Read More »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.
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