Parking Issues at CU published in Campbellsville University's Campus Times

Parking has always been a major concern for many Campbellsville University students.

"The school is growing each year and parking is harder to come by," says Sophomore Brehm Reynolds.

According to a survey conducted by CU Campus Security, there are currently 1207 parking spots available on campus, and that doesn't include the 27 handicap or specialty spots.

"At any given time, there are 265 free spots," says head of security Kyle Davis, "just because you're not parking behind North Hall or next to a class, it doesn't mean you can't walk a bit. Every parking space is maybe five minutes away."

According to Davis, many students have been taking advantage of visitor and handicap parking spots. Since starting in February, he has increased patrol and has issued more tickets fIt is located or parking violators, and towing as well.

"We want visitors to feel welcome," says Davis, "we don't want them to park far away, because it makes the school look like it doesn't care."

The largest lot is perhaps the least known. There are 120 available spots, yet an average of 20 cars is parked there at any given time. This lot is located next to the Chapel.

"I didn't know that was a parking lot. I walk everywhere though, so it's not an issue for me," says student Grant Nichols.

Why aren't students being informed? They are, whether through email or their P.O. Box.

"They just choose to ignore it," says Davis.

Powell currently has the largest lot, with 127 available spots, with the Dining Hall coming in at a close second with 126 spots, not including the six 10 minute parking spots. Powell has, on average, 85 parking spots available at any given time. The Dining Hall, on average, has about seven spots available at any given time.

There is another issue that concerns Davis with student parking.

"Students are not using their decals. We need students to use these decals in case something happens to the vehicle, or someone inside the vehicle."

The issue with decals is important because it also lets CU gets in touch with whomever very quickly, instead of having to run license plates and match up names.

Davis is more content now than when he first started however. As early as next semester, CU will begin have outside cameras, as well as better lighting. This will not only help security with their patrol, but it will help students be safer as well.

"We just want things to be right and fair for everybody."

With an increase in patrol, better parking, cameras, and more lighting, Davis seems excited and humble about the changes, and this is only his first year!

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