Rowan Parking Proposal Plausible?

I was told to pass this along from SGA to as many Rowan students as possible, so why not start here? At the last SGA senate meeting, a new parking proposal for the 2009-10 school year was brought to our attention.

The PowerPoint presentation was not distributed or posted online, so I am doing this from memory. First, I will cover the cost.

Residents, prepare to pay $200 per permit for a non-guaranteed parking spot. Commuters, a steep $100 will be added to your tuition if you want a spot. The reasons for the increase?

First, the school wants to build a new garage in front of the heating plant to supply parking for the residents living in the new apartments up Route 322. Second, part of the parking problem on campus is there are so many students who need a parking space. It is believed the large increase in price will deter a percentage of students from keeping their cars on campus. How is this idea backed up? I do not know.

Next, the parking lots will be re-assigned. In short, some commuter lots will be taken away, faculty parking will be increased, resident parking will be increased a little bit, and a metered parking area will be added.

There is more to come on this developing proposal. Anyone who is not graduating, keep your eyes and ears out for more information. If you have an opinion to voice, go to any SGA event, or post your comments on the Put Up or Shut Up board outside the SGA suite in the student center.