News Articles
New Parking Lot Opens on Campus
Lot to ease traffic congestion at UC
U of G's newest parking lot, P42, opened this week on the former site of the Cold Storage Building on South Ring Road, south of the University Centre.
P42 is designed to help alleviate the traffic congestion in front of the UC, the campus's busiest core area, and to reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts, says Ian Weir, manager of Parking Services. The entrance and exit to the new lot are from Christie Lane, the road adjacent to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). There's also an exit onto the one-way U-shaped road that runs in front of the UC.
The multi-purpose lot accommodates 64 vehicles, including accessible-needs clients, service vehicles, visitors, premium parking and reserved spaces for clients visiting EHS and Occupational Health Services. Some of the premium parking spaces in P31 have now reverted to regular parking.
Lights have been installed in the new lot, and sidewalks have been constructed on both sides of the lot that link to the existing sidewalk system.
P42 also includes a drop-off/pick-up area at the east end that has 10-minute “no charge” parking. This was designed to reduce congestion and the blockage of the fire zone in front of the UC, says Weir. A shelter will be installed on the lot to protect people from the elements as they wait for their ride.
Future plans also call for the installation of an outdoor emergency phone similar to those currently used across campus and bicycle racks.