Thank you for visiting the Bond web site and taking time to write us. You are correct. Parking is an issue. Parking spaces lost to new buildings will be recovered. However, simply adding more parking spaces will not adequately respond to the issue. Not only are there limitations on the number of parking spaces the college is permitted to put on each of its campuses, there is a desire to find working alternatives to driving alone, to institute effective tools and options to manage the demand for parking at each campus (such as additional shuttle service, improved ridesharing, additional bike parking, incentives and also disincentives), and to reduce our carbon foot print and meet the goals outlined in the college CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ( ).

The college is working with a team of consultants to help identify what tools and options would work best throughout the district and on each of the campuses. In the beginning of the Spring term students, staff and faculty will be asked to partake in a transportation survey that will provide valuable information about how and when people move throughout the district, what thresholds people have for using alternatives, as well as much more information. We know the bond program has been asking everyone to participate in a lot of surveys of late, but they are key to discovering and informing bond funded improvements slated throughout the college. There are activities, committees, open houses, web information and forums and other information outlets on each of the campuses. Please stay involved. Your input is critical. Thanks again for writing.

Narce