The University has a new face trying to solve the parking and transportation problems on Grounds, but parking regulations are likely to stay the same.
Based on recommendations from a community-wide search committee, the University appointed Rebecca White as director of parking and transportation earlier this month.
"Her knowledge and expertise in both the parking and transportation fields, her understanding and appreciation of the complexities of providing service in an academic and medical center setting, her commitment to improving customer service and her demonstrated leadership skills clearly distinguished Ms. White as the most qualified candidate," said Richard Kovatch, business operations assistant vice president.
While the Department of Parking and Transportation has many plans to change parking areas, no changes will be made in regulations, White said.
"I'm looking forward to building off the foundation that has already been laid," she said.
One of White's main duties will be dealing with limited parking caused by Clark Hall renovations.
There are plans to compensate for the loss, and the department is always looking for opportunities to expand parking, White said.
"We're going to receive funding from [Clark Hall] to place more parking on Grounds. However, we won't receive the funding until after the project is completed," she said.
White also said there are plans to expand parking behind Ruffner Hall.
"We'll be expanding parking potentially behind Ruffner Hall, making it more permanent parking rather than temporary parking," White said.
Parking and Transportation also may expand parking for the proposed arts precinct on Carr's Hill and University Hall if the University expands it, White said.
In addition, parking expansion will be included in the transformation of Cabel Hall into a multi-purpose building, she added.
Parking and Transportation also is working with the Student Council to provide parking ticket validation for students at studying at Clemons Library.
White will hold a meeting in several weeks to let the managerial staff know her definite plans for any changes that might be made.
"We're going to continue to focus on customer service," Transportation Manager David Kloss said. "There's no doubt about that."
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