THE STRUGGLES OF PARKING BESIDE DENMAN HALL!

THE STRUGGLES OF PARKING BESIDE DENMAN HALL!

By: Jennifer Myers

• Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is an increase in the overall student population and the number of vehicles on campus.

• Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is an increase in the overall student population and the number of vehicles on campus.

More students

• Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is an increase in the overall student population and the number of vehicles on campus.

More students

= More cars

=

In the parking lot beside Denman Hall space is LIMITED! The close spacing of the parking spaces and the tightness of parking can cause many frustrations for students here on campus and this is an issue that could be changed!

In the parking lot beside Denman Hall space is LIMITED! The close spacing of the parking spaces and the tightness of parking can cause many frustrations for students here on campus and this is an issue that could be changed!

• There are several parking lots located around campus. Some smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more frustration for students.

• There are several parking lots located around campus. Some smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more frustration for students.

• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot located beside Denman Hall.

• There are several parking lots located around campus. Some smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more frustration for students.

• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot located beside Denman Hall.

“ Parking in the parking lot next to Denman Hall is a hassle because of limited spacing and to get around in the parking lot because of the narrowed aisles and space to move around.” – Alexis Maske

• There are several parking lots located around campus. Some smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more frustration for students.

• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot located beside Denman Hall.

“ Parking in the parking lot next to Denman Hall is a hassle because of limited spacing and to get around in the parking lot because of the narrowed aisles and space to move around.” – Alexis Maske

The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

This could cause a conflict between students and also parents.

The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

This could cause a conflict between students and also parents.

• If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

• If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

• Spending more money means parents would get angry because they are already paying good money for their child to go to UAB.

• If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

• Spending more money means parents would get angry because they are already paying good money for their child to go to UAB.

• From personal experience, while a student was backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

• If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

• Spending more money means parents would get angry because they are already paying good money for their child to go to UAB.

• From personal experience, while a student was backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

• If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

• Spending more money means parents would get angry because they are already paying good money for their child to go to UAB.

• From personal experience, while a student was backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

• Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together as shown in the picture

• Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together as shown in the picture

• Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together as shown in the picture

• Because of the narrow aisles, it is hard to maneuver around the parking lot.

• Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together as shown in the picture

• Because of the narrow aisles, it is hard to maneuver around the parking lot.

According to a classmate, Kayla Rye, “ The parking lot is too narrow for cars to back out and move around without worrying if a car is coming.”

When entering the parking lot, students must:

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking

spaces

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking

spaces

• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be able to see oncoming traffic.

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking

spaces

• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be able to see oncoming traffic.

• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit in this area and if a car was in the parking spot a car would not be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly collide.

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking

spaces

• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be able to see oncoming traffic.

• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit in this area, and if a car was in the parking spot, a car would not be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly collide.

When entering the parking lot, students must:• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking

spaces

• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be able to see oncoming traffic.

• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit in this area, and if a car was in the parking spot, a car would not be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly collide.

• The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking spaces.

• The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking spaces.

• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.

• The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking spaces.

• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.

• The most popular parking areas are located near the dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.

• The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking spaces.

• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.

• The most popular parking areas are located near the dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.

• The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking spaces.

• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.

• The most popular parking areas are located near the dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.

These changes need to be made!

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

• The parking lot is not very spacious.

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

• The parking lot is not very spacious.

• Can add extra stress to the students.

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

• The parking lot is not very spacious.

• Can add extra stress to the students.

IN CONCLUSION…

• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

• The parking lot is not very spacious.

• Can add extra stress to the students.

• Changes need to be made!

WORKS CITED

"Enrollment at UAB climbs for fourth consecutive year." (2013): UAB. n.pag. Web. 18 Nov 2013.

Maske, Alexis. Personal Interview. 15 November 2013.

"Parking." (2013): UAB. n.pag. Web. 13 Nov 2013.

Rye, Kayla. Personal Interview. 17 November 2013.