Parking and Transportation Services FAQs

 

Subject Categories
	General Parking Questions
	Disabled Parking Questions
	Registration, Zone, Hangtag Questions

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General Parking Questions
1.	Why are there two parking offices at GHSU?
2.	Where do patients and visitors park?
3.	When will the new parking fee rates go into effect?
4.	Are there enough parking spaces for GHSU employees and staff?
5.	How will current construction projects affect parking on-campus?
6.	Why do part-time employees have to pay full price for parking at GHSU?
7.	Who sets the price for parking fees?
8.	Why is the price of parking based on location?
9.	Why does it seem that parking rates are increasing, but no new parking is being added?

1.	Why are there two parking offices at GHSU?
	The GHSU Parking and Transportation Services Bureau manages the campus parking for employees, faculty and students.  The GHSU Health System Parking Office provides service to GHSU Health employees, their patients and visitors.

2.	Where do patients and visitors park?
	Patient and visitor parking for the Georgia Health Sciences University is located at the Student Center. This lot is currently a pay parking lot for patients and visitors only. Students are not allowed to park in this lot for longer than one hour in an effort to maintain enough spaces for School of Dentistry patients. Patient parking areas in GHSU Health lots and decks is strictly enforced.

3.	When will the new parking fee rates go into effect?
	The new rates go into effect for fiscal year 200X, beginning on July 1, 200X.

4.	Are there enough parking spaces for GHSU employees and staff?
	Calculations for next year show that GHSU will have over 3,500 registered parkers, and approximately 3,500 available spaces. GHSU Parking Services Bureau is working to expand existing lots to accommodate the parking needs of an expected 150-250 contractors on the current building projects.

5.	How will current construction projects affect parking on-campus?
	A construction map has been created to show the effects of the current constructions projects.   The loss of over 600 spaces in the parking capacity from the construction of the Health Sciences Building, Cancer Center and the satellite energy plant will be the greatest impact for parking in FY06. >> Click here to view a Construction Map.

6.	Why do part-time employees have to pay full price for parking at GHSU?
	Everyone who uses the facility during the day will be charged the same price.  We currently cannot control the number of hours per day a car is parked and charge accordingly.  Day parking passes are available from Parking Services, and part-time employees should consider the cost of day passes in making their parking choice.

7.	Who sets the price for parking fees?
	A Parking Advisory Committee and Parking Services extensively researches fee rates and makes recommendations to the GHSU President.  The fees are approved by the administration are set to cover expenses with consideration of current economic factors.  Revenues must cover expenses because GHSU does not receive state funding for parking.

8.	Why is the price of parking based on location?
	A two-tiered pricing plan provides choices to parkers. The pricing is related to the proximity to the core of campus where demand, and consequently cost, is highest.

9.	Why does it seem that parking rates are increasing, but no new parking is being added?
	Costs for parking have basically remained constant at GHSU for over 20 years, but there is a desperate need of expanding parking to accommodate GHSU's rapid growth within the next few years.  Therefore, costs had to increase to facilitate more parking.

Disabled Parking Questions
1.	What are the parking services available for disabled parkers?
2.	What do I do if I have a temporary disability and need disabled parking?
3.	What criteria will be used to approve or deny a request for disabled parking?

1.

What are the parking services available for disabled parkers?

The GHSU Disabled Parking Policy complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide parking for disabled customers.  GHSU policy requires all disabled customers to register with Parking Services to assess where disabled parking is needed on campus.   The Disability Parking Registration Form is available online at"PSD Forms or you may pick up the form at the Parking Office.  The GHSU disabled parking policy meets state requirements, and the registration form is similar to the state registration form.

2.	What do I do if I have a temporary disability and need disabled parking?
	Assignments will be made based on the priority systems with unusual circumstances appealed in writing to Parking Services.   A temporary paper permit will be issued to the customer with the handicap permit expiration date and the original GHSU permit number.

3.	What criteria will be used to approve or deny a request for disabled parking?
	This will be in accordance with our written policy.  Parkers will have the opportunity for review by the Parking & Transportation Manager and the Parking Appeals Committee if denied.

Registration Questions
1.	I am a retired GHSU employee, but I come back to GHSU to volunteer and assist my former department.  Do I have to pay for parking?
2.	How do I get my permit after registration in May?
3.	What if I have more than one car that I use to drive to GHSU?
4.	How do I change my parking zone?
5.	I was assigned Perimeter parking but my office/classes are in the Center zone. How do I get to work/school?
6.	If my work site changes during the year, will I be able to move to another parking zone?
7.	When are parkers notified of their zone assignments from the April registration?
8.	How do incoming freshman and transfer students register for parking?
9.	What are my options for a reserved space on campus?
10.	What if I have a reserved space, but I need to attend meetings at other locations on campus?
11.	How are parking zones awarded?
12.	What if I work on shifts, nights and weekends?
13.	Why do I have to pay to park to come to work or go to class?
14.	When I scrape my decal off it comes off in shreds, how do I turn that in to the Parking Services Bureau?
15.	I am a third year medical student and I arrive on campus very early in the morning.  What are my options for parking?
16.	What if I forgot my hangtag, had to drive a different vehicle, or my vehicle is in the shop?
17.	Can I use my hangtag for a non-registered vehicle?
18.	If I am already on the waiting list for an upgrade during the current year, do I need to send a registration form in April for a zone change for the next year?

1.	I am a retired GHSU employee, but I come back to GHSU to volunteer and assist my former department.  Do I have to pay for parking?
	As long as you are not receiving compensation for any work done on the GHSU campus, a pass will be issued at no charge.

2.

How do I get my permit after registration in May?

Faculty and employees that register on line will have their permits mailed to their work locations through campus mail in June. Students may pick up their permits at the main office in Annex II between June 15th and July 1st. GHSU Health parkers assigned parking in the GHSU Parking Program will receive notice of their parking assignments from the GHSU Health Parking Office. These parkers should address questions about parking assignments to the GHSU Health Parking Office at ext. 1-7275. Physicians Practice Group and GHSU Foundation parkers in the GHSU Parking Program will have their parking assignments coordinated through their administration.

3.

What if I have more than one car that I use to drive to GHSU?

If you have to drive a car other than the one that you registered, you may transfer your parking permit from one vehicle to another.  You must notify the GHSU Campus Parking Office with your vehicle information.  Should you forget your permit you may obtain a temporary permit from the GHSU Campus Parking Office. The Parking Services Bureau will allow 6 temporary parking passes per year at no charge to participants in the GHSU Parking Program.

4.	How do I change my parking zone?
	GHSU Faculty, staff or students who would like to change their parking zone preference, or change vehicles registered, should complete a registration form from the GHSU Parking Services Bureau's website, at "PSD Forms", or contact the Parking Services office (in Annex II or the Student Center).

5.	I was assigned Perimeter parking but my office/classes are in the Center zone. How do I get to work/school?
	The GHSU MEDEXpress provides shuttles between parking areas and  campus buildings Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MEDEXpress is available only to individuals with a visible GHSU or GHSU Health, Inc., identification badges. Drivers may prohibit persons without proper identification from entering the bus.

6.	If my work site changes during the year, will I be able to move to another parking zone?
	If a department moves, please notify us in advance so we can better anticipate the change.   However, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to change your parking area at the same time.   Circumstances may necessitate a waiting list to move to a different parking location.

7.	When are parkers notified of their zone assignments from the May registration?
	Information will be sent to parkers in June.  Customers who elect to pay for their parking fees with payroll deductions will automatically be issued the hangtag for the zone awarded to them.  If these customers decline the zone awarded to them, they should return the decal for proper zone assignment.

8.	How do incoming freshman and transfer students register for parking?
	Students can register at the Parking Services Office.

9.	What are my options for a reserved space on campus?
	Parking Services will consider demand and available space and make every effort to assign and place reserved spaces as close to your worksite as possible.

10.	What if I have a reserved space, but I need to attend meetings at other locations on campus?
	Reserved parkers may park in any area on campus as necessary for short terms only.

11.	How are parking zones awarded?
	Parking zones are awarded on a first available basis.  In some instances, it may be necessary to be added to a wait list.

12.	What if I work on shifts, nights and weekends?
	If you work nights or weekends, you can park in any area, except GHSU Health areas, patient areas, or spaces reserved by name or permit number.  From 5 p.m. to 6 a.m., parking is generally readily available on campus.  If you work during those hours or on weekends, you may park in any GHSU Campus lots / decks.  However, you must be registered to park on campus.

13.	Why do I have to pay to park to come to work or go to class?
	No tuition or state funds are used to support campus parking.  Parking fees are used for the construction, maintenance and administration of parking facilities.  The operation must be self-sustaining.

14.	When I scrape my decal off it comes off in shreds, how do I turn that in to the Parking Services Bureau?
	It is designed to do that, and parkers are asked to bring in the shreds in an envelope as evidence that they have removed the decal.  Parkers can also have the Parking Services Bureau staff assist with the removal of the decal if they prefer.

15.	I am a third year medical student and I arrive on campus very early in the morning.  What are my options for parking?
	Third-year medical students are recommended to choose the center zone for parking to have the ability to park near the Hospital and Clinics areas if they want to park close.  However, students may choose the perimeter zone and park in areas located reasonably

16.	What if I had to drive a different vehicle, or my vehicle is in the shop?
	Come by the Parking Services Office to obtain a temporary parking pass or call (706) 721-2953 when you arrive at work.  Your tickets will be voided or not given for that day.  You will have 6 incidents during the year where you can do this as long as your park in your designated zone.  After 6 incidents, you will be charged $1 per day for each additional incident./td>

17.	Can I use my hangtag for a non-registered vehicle?
	Yes, just contact the Parking Office and notify them of the situation on the first day you drive the non-registered vehicle. If you made notification and receive a citation, it will be voided. Any notifications made after the first day of driving the non-registered vehicle could result in a citation and/or a fine.

18.	If I am already on the waiting list for an upgrade during the current year, do I need to send a registration form in May for a zone change for the next year?
	Yes, we ask that you do so that we can be certain that your application is correct for next year.  We will pull the names from the waiting list when the priorities are applied for zone assignment, but it is requested that you complete this form so we are sure to have you in the application process.