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Motorcyclists concerned about parking
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While some are excited about the new parking lots for automobiles on campus, it is unclear whether motorcycle parking on campus may be getting less convenient.
Boise State University Campus Parking and Transportation Services are working to create new parking spaces and have recently created a new lot just south of the Student Recreation Center.
As a result, students are wondering if the amount of motorcycle could be reduced.
Motorcyclist Mark Winehart expressed concern. “It’s really frustrating to think that parking my motorcycle might soon be getting just as complicated as it is to park my car, especially in the midst of the gas price increase,” Winehart said.
Officials say changes have been made to motorcycle parking in a few locations. “The motorcycle parking has not been removed, but some have been relocated,” said Jared Everett of Parking and Transportation Services.
“Per code, there were some areas in the west area parking lot where no vehicles could be in the area because of electrical transformers,” Everett said.
The motorcycle locations that have been changed have been the ones near both the Chaffee Hall and Barnes Towers dormitories.
“Out at Towers, not everything is perfectly square. We relocated them to the end of the rows, because it was literally dead space, because legally this space is too small for cars,” Everett said.
Motorcycle parking near Chaffee Hall has been moved closer to the building, and motorcycle parking near Towers Hall has been moved to a different location on the lot and is not as close to the parking structure as it once was.
“Motorcycle parking might have changed, but we’re definitely not reducing. If anything, we try to encourage students to ride their motorcycles. From a business standpoint, it’s more efficient. They require less space, and we almost view it as an alternative way of transportation,” Everett said.
Students may also switch to riding their motorcycles to campus because they average better fuel economy.
“It’s so much cheaper for gas. It’s still pretty nice outside, so why not ride my motorcycle instead of drive my truck,” said BSU student Matt Williams.
A parking map is available online at www.boisestate.edu/parking. Asterisks on the map represent motorcycle parking. Overall, parking is available to motorcyclists in 12 locations across campus. Alternative modes of transportation are also available through Valley Ride and Commuteride.
To find out more about Valley Ride, call 336-1010, and to learn more about Commuteride, call 345-POOL.
Students also should be aware of the Bronco Shuttle offered to all students on campus. The shuttle runs from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday during the fall and spring semesters only. BSU Parking and Transportation Services can be reached at 426-PARK.
Jessica Christensen / News Writer
