As we enter a new academic year, students at Grand Valley State University are once again experiencing the age-old grievance that is on-campus parking.
To park on campus without being issued a $35 ticket, your vehicle must have a valid permit from GVSU. While faculty members are issued passes, students must purchase them, costing between $150 and $240 a semester. However, students routinely struggle to find accessible parking on campus, which often results in having to park multiple lots away from their destination. This can add stress to students’ lives and cause late arrivals to class. Considering the steep price for parking, we think GVSU should massively improve its parking resources and accessibility for paying students.
Over the summer, Lot G underwent construction to modify the barrier between faculty and student commuter parking. Faculty do not pay for their permits, and are allowed access to student commuter lots, in addition to faculty spaces. The allocation of funds toward this project is a disappointing display of the University catering solely to the needs of faculty and staff, while not addressing the concerns of students who already pay exorbitant tuition prices…