New academic year, new parking rules come into effect

trevor.kenney — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:00:44 +0000

Drivers will notice a few changes as they make their way to campus this fall at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, including new technology, changes in fee and fine schedules, more accessible stalls and a new parking website.

Some of the changes have come about due to construction of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s Destination Project, which has eliminated Lots K and L and put an emphasis on enforcement of the parking restrictions in Lot J. Commonly referred to as the “Level 4 or theatre entrance”, Lot J’s regulations will be strictly enforced, with only service vehicles allowed access to the area. Because of the elimination of Lot L, emergency vehicles can now only reach ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall through Lot J, meaning it must be accessible at all times. Parking Services has also increased the availability of accessible stalls at this entrance to accommodate an increase in demand for access to ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Centre for the Arts from users with mobility restrictions.

A variety of Pay & Park changes have also been implemented this fall. They are as follows:

-Lot N pay and park is now limited to the north end of the lot only

- Lot G pay and park dispensers now located on the south side of the lot and an additional dispenser has been added to just inside the south doors of 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness)

- Lot H pay and park is 1-hour maximum, until after 5 p.m. when the time limit is lifted, allowing users of this area to pay and park until 12 a.m.

- Lot C pay and park time limit has been extended up to 4 hours maximum

- Lot M is now strictly permit parking only, no pay and park use will be permitted in this lot

- Lot Q (Stadium), is now available for pay-by-phone users and is limited to the gravelled parking area (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) This parking lot will not be in use during organized sporting events at the stadium

All Pay & Park stalls now offer drivers the opportunity to pay by phone using the Honk Mobile app. Check out this story on the introduction of Honk Mobile for more information.

A new parking website has also been developed and can be found at parking.uleth.ca. This new website allows users the ability to submit parking citation appeals online. A new fee schedule, as set by the City of Lethbridge, has also been established for parking fines, increasing the fine to $50 ($35 with early payment).

Contact Al Hill (hill@uleth.ca) for more information on any of these changes.

FAQ

Why do I have to pay for parking when I already pay tuition or I work here?

Parking services are not and cannot be funded through tuition revenues. Parking is a full cost recovery operation that is responsible for paving, sidewalks, signage and lighting on campus, to name a few.

How do I apply for a parking permit?

Students, faculty and staff may apply for a parking permit purchase online via The Bridge or in person at the Cash Office in Anderson Hall. As parking stalls are a finite resource, permits do sell out fast and users are recommended to subscribe to the parking permit waitlist.

How do I apply for an “Accessible” permit?

Contact Parking Services at parking@uleth.ca and request an accessible permit application form. Applicants are required to provide evidence of a provincially issued placard.

Where is the cheapest place to park?

The most affordable permit lots are at Lot M and N. The cheapest pay & park facilities are located at the North end of Lot N at $1.50p/h and the gravel lot at the stadium at $4 for the day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). All pay and park lots operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I sell my parking permit?

Permits are the property of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and as such must be returned when no longer in use. Permits cannot be resold or transferred.

Where do I pay for my parking ticket?

Tickets are a City of Lethbridge ticket issued under bylaw #5834. Payment options are noted on the back of all citations.

Honk Mobile parking payment technology launches

trevor.kenney — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:32:34 +0000

Students, faculty and staff at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge now have an additional payment option for parking on campus – one that enables users to search for parking lots, pay for and extend parking from their smartphone or tablet.

Honk, North America’s fastest and most convenient way to find and pay for parking, launched its app today and is available at five lots on the U of L’s Lethbridge campus. Honk simplifies the parking process by eliminating the need for drivers to search for parking lots, affords the ability to pay for parking from your mobile device and reduces the occurrence of tickets by sending reminders before parking expires.

Parking Services has partnered with Honk to allow drivers at the U of L the convenience of managing parking from the palm of their hand.

“Honk’s unique functionality enables users to find a parking lot online and then pay for their parking immediately on their arrival without having to visit a parking permit dispenser,” says Al Hill, parking coordinator. “Once they arrive on campus, drivers can simply hop out of the car and get to where they are going. The 15-minute reminder before parking expires, coupled with the ability to top-up parking in the app at some of the parking lots, is a huge benefit and saves drivers both money and time and virtually eliminates parking violations.”

Honk has launched in municipalities across North America, and at universities across Canada, including the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of British Columbia, Wilfrid Laurier ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, Western ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Windsor. The companyis on a mission to maximize the ease of parking for all drivers, while also benefitting cities by reducing congestion, pollution, driver frustration and wear on roads.

Using a single account, motorists can pay for parking anywhere Honk is accepted across North America. Payment is made by credit card or through PayPal.

“The last thing students, faculty and staff should have to worry about is parking,” says Honk founder & CEO Michael Back. “We strive to make parking a smooth and positive experience for our users and we’re excited to bring the Honk app to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.”

To download the free app or learn more, visit www.honkmobile.com.

About Honk

Honk is North America’s leading provider of on-demand mobile payments for parking. Honk’s cloud-based technology streamlines parking by allowing users to search, pay for, and top-up parking from their mobile phone, tablet or any Internet connected device. Honk is already accepted at over 550 locations and 50,000 parking spaces across Canada and the United States.

The Honk app can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android at www.honkmobile.com, via the App Store or through Google Play.

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