Why do we need to change the current method of paying for parking in Lot B?

Lot B will now be similar to a parking lot with meters, except time is purchased at a Pay and Display unit.  Elimination of the staffed booths will facilitate a smoother exit for everyone, but especially for the larger events we host.  In addition, this change will substantially reduce operating costs.

How many Pay and Display units will there be in Lot B? 

Five units will be available. Two of them will be available at the entrance, three additional units will be available under shelters for guests to walk up and purchase parking permits.

What happens if I do not purchase a parking permit? 

All vehicles that do not display parking permits from Pay and Display units or display guest passes or state-issued handicap hangtags will be ticketed.

How does a department provide complimentary parking for a planned visit from a candidate/guest?

Departments have the option of using guest passes or having guests enter a unique parking code for specific events into the Pay and Display units.  Departments will then receive billing statements similar to other internal billing statements received.

How do I learn more about these unique parking codes or arrange for guest passes? 

Contact Parking Services at 650-3680.

How does a department provide complimentary parking for UNPLANNED visits from a guest? 

Unfortunately, to provide complimentary parking, visits will have to be planned.  If you receive an unscheduled guest, you may provide him or her with a guest pass.  However, the guest must return to the parking lot immediately and place the guest pass on his or her dashboard to prevent ticketing, as is the practice in all the other lots on campus. 

May departments still "purchase" the lot?

Yes. Contact Parking Services, 650-3680 for additional information and cost.

How do I enter and exit the lot? 

The entrance point will remain in the same location. There will now be three entrance lanes and two of those lanes will offer the use of the Pay and Display units from the driver’s side window. The third entrance lane will be used primarily by those who already have permits or by those who prefer to park and purchase parking permits inside the lot.  There will be one exit lane.  During special events, the third entrance may be utilized as an exit as deemed appropriate by Parking Services.

What type of signage will be used so visitors can (1) locate the Pay and Display units in Lot B and  (2) understand how to use them? 

There will be the traditional parking signs at the entrance which describe the nature of the lot and the operating hours.  Once inside, there will be signs informing you as to which lane to use and how to operate the Pay and Display units in the driving lanes. There will also be signs inside the lot reminding motorists to purchase parking permits if they haven’t already.  Signs explaining the operation of the machines will appear on each Pay and Display unit inside the lot.

Will the Pay and Display unit accept change? 

Yes.

Does the Pay and Display unit make change? 

Yes, it will make change for denominations up to a $20 bill.

May I use a credit card to pay?

Yes. VISA, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.

May I use a debit card to pay? 

Yes, however it must have either the VISA, Mastercard or Discover logo on the card.

May I use an ATM card to pay? 

No. Cards that are not affiliated with VISA, Mastercard or Discover are not accepted in the Pay and Display unit.

Will I be able to use my Cougar Card as payment? 

Not at this time. However, we will install that interface as soon as it is made available, hopefully next year.

Please provide the steps in purchasing a parking permit from one of the units. 

Buy the parking permit, note the expiration time, park, display the permit on the vehicle’s dash with the information facing up.

What are the rates for parking in Lot B?

$1.00 per hour.

What are the Lot B hours of operation? 

Enforcement of the lot is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

What is the cost of a citation?

$15.00

How long may I park in Lot B? 

You may purchase as much time as you want.

What do I do if the equipment is not working properly? 

Contact Parking Services, using the number displayed on the Pay and Display unit.  Then, go to another unit in the lot to purchase your parking permit.  Keep in mind that the equipment may sometimes have a problem accepting a particular form of payment, for example, cards or coins, but it will continue to accept other forms of payment. 

Will there be any 15 minute "drop off" parking spaces? 

No.

Will there be any service permit parking spaces? 

No.  However, service permits will be honored as they are in other parking lots on campus.

How many handicap spaces will there be in the lot? 

There will be thirteen spaces in the lot.

Will one (or are all) the Pay and Display units handicap accessible? 

Yes.

Will the Pay and Display units be lighted at night? 

Yes.

If an SIUE staff member wants to park in that lot and purchased a parking permit, should he or she take down his or her SIUE hangtag? 

That will not be necessary, but the parking permit still needs to be displayed on the vehicle dashboard.

How many parking spaces are available in this lot? 

300

Can motorcycles park in Lot B? 

Yes. However there is the risk of the parking permit being stolen.

What happens if my car has a mechanical problem and I can’t remove it from the lot?

Contact the SIUE police, 650-3324, and provide them with your name, driver’s license, vehicle plate and the nature of your mechanical problem.

Can I take up more than one parking space (e.g. trailer hitched to vehicle)? 

No.