Ramapo College of New Jersey

Parking Committee Recommendations

2005-2006

Submitted by: Robert OπBrien, Director of Security; Stephen Cucchiara, Robert Amon, Justin Swisher, students; Missy Long, Office of Specialized Services; Elaine Risch and Leigh Keller, Librarians; John Thompson, Local 195

Recommendation One: That the college establish a daytime shuttle service to transport faculty, staff and students to and from the farthest parking lots.

Recommendation Two: That the parking committee membership include administrators who have a direct influence on campus parking, such as the Director of Facilities or Vice President for Student Affairs.

Recommendation Three: That a study be conducted of the reserved parking on campus as there was much concern expressed by the Parking Committee about the number of reserved spaces in light of the current parking crunch.

Recommendation Four: That the college look into the construction of a one level parking deck to be erected over the existing faculty/staff lots similar to the deck at Bergen Community College. This will also allow for better event parking for both the Berrie Center and the Bradley Sports Arena, and eliminate the need to create more lots.

Recommendation Five: That plowing for snow removal be done in a manner so that parking spaces will not be lost to snow piles.

Recommendation Six: That a complete survey be made of all parking signage and striping to determine if it is compliant with DOT standards. All of the signage should be described in detail as to type, location, and then submitted to the Administrative Council for formal approval. It should be filed at Security, Facilities and Environmental Health.

Recommendation Seven: That there be changes in the Oak and Maple lots by having them numbered, as well as having overflow parking in the North Field for Oak and Maple residents.