MEMORANDUM
August 1, 2014
To:
American University Community
From:
Dan Nichols, Executive Director University Safety Programs
Subject: Parking Task Force Recommendation Implementation
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As the fall semester quickly approaches, additional vehicles will soon be returning to campus.
This year, we will be operating without the additional parking spaces that were on the Nebraska Lot.
This change will require us to optimize the remaining parking spaces in the lots and garages across
campus. To that end, as President Kerwin referenced in his memo dated July 24, the University
Parking & Transportation Task Force, comprised of representatives from across the campus,
completed a comprehensive set of recommendations to manage the existing parking inventory.
Over the coming weeks, the Department of Public Safety will be implementing those
recommendations with the assistance of its campus partners.
This is the first in a series of memorandums to the AU community that explains the changes
and prepares AU to optimize parking for all who drive to campus. Updates regarding the
implementation of each of the recommendations will be sent over the next several weeks.
Faculty & Staff Parking
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All faculty & staff monthly parking permit stickers (purchased via payroll deduction) will be
replaced between September 1 and September 12, 2014. Current monthly parking permit
stickers will expire on September 15, 2014. Permit distribution locations and times will be
announced in a future communication.
All faculty & staff monthly parking permit hangtags (purchased via cash, check or credit) will
expire on the date indicated on the hangtag.
Student Parking
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Commuter student parking permits are available for purchase beginning on August 18, 2014.
Current summer commuter student parking permits expire on August 15, 2014.
Campus Parking Signs
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Campus parking signs will be replaced over the next several weeks. Please be aware that
parking designations may change. An updated parking map is under development and will
be posted to american.edu/parking soon.
Good Neighbor Parking Policy
As a reminder, American University’s Good Neighbor Parking Policy remains in
effect for all faculty, staff, students, contractors and visitors. Parking is prohibited on all
neighborhood streets while attending class, working or visiting any university property.
University-affiliated vehicles parked on neighborhood streets are subject to a $100.00 fine.
The Good Neighbor Parking Policy was developed to comply with DC Zoning Commission
Orders. The University must honor the requirements detailed in Zoning Commission
Orders to maintain compliance with the conditions of its Campus Plan. The Good
Neighbor Parking Policy is available at:
http//:www.american.edu/finance/publicsafety/parking/neighbor.cfm.
Additional Information & Questions
By mid-August, more information will be available on Public Safety’s Parking & Traffic
Services web page at American.edu/parking. In the interim, please call Parking & Traffic Services at
(202) 885-3111, e-mail parking@american.edu, or visit the office in Lower Level Letts (MondayFriday, 8:00AM-5:00PM) with any questions. You can also follow @ParkingatAU on Twitter for
current information on campus traffic conditions.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we prepare for the fall
semester.