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Parking decals demystified
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So you registered for classes, bought your books, and rejected
all the credit card offers that eagerly seek out college students.
Do you have a plan of attack for parking?
According to Jared Everett, director of Parking and
Transportation Services, it’s simple.
“The rule of thumb is: the earlier you get your decal, the
better,” Everett said.
Parking permits can be purchased at Parking Services, located
across from the SUB on the corner of Lincoln and University. Prices
vary, depending on the level of convenience one is seeking.
Reserved permits will cost $189 per academic year, and general
permits will go for $69 per academic year. The summer rates are $55
for reserved permits and $23 for general.
If one wishes to forgo a permit, there is always the option of
seeking out free parking on the aggressively patrolled streets
around campus. Or, you can park in the new parking garages. The
garages charge 75 cents per hour. They don’t require a
permit, though a BG (Brady Garage) reserved permit will get you in
for free.
If mass transit is your thing, Parking Services can help you out
there as well. BSU is continuing an agreement with The Boise Urban
Stages that will allow students and faculty to ride gratis.
However, to prevent non-BSU members from catching free rides, you
will be required to obtain a sticker from Parking Services that you
can affix to your ID card. Everett said this step is meant to
ensure that BSU isn’t paying for non-affiliated persons
catching a free ride on the university’s dime.
“We need to control costs and be sure we’re serving
our true customer base,” Everett said.
The BUS will also continue to provide shuttle service on the
Boise State campus.
For more information on parking, go to the Parking Services
Website at
“_new”>www.boisestate.edu/parking/
Andy Benson, Editor-in-Chief, The Arbiter
