Good Luck Parking

At a glance:
Who: LBCC Students
What: lack of parking
Where: to find parking
When: In the morning it's easier to find parking.
Why: influx of full time students

Have you been late to class at Linn Benton Community College because you were driving around in circles? Students looking for a parking spot at LBCC this week may have had a few troubles due to the lack of space. The first three days of classes overflow parking was available on the grass but Thursday it was closed due to rain. LBCC has a large increase of full time students this fall which may make things a little cramped not only in the classrooms but also the parking lot.

I spoke with LBCC Student Casi Ward and she said "On days that my classes start later it takes me a little longer to find a parking spot, but I often find one further out."

Samantha Spencer, student at LBCC, said "Finding a parking spot hasn’t been too much of a bother early in the morning.”

There are few solutions, but LBCC has provided alternative parking locations.When I spoke with Marcene Olson, LBCC Safety and Loss Prevention Department, she pointed out that anytime LBCC's parking is full, students may park on Looney Lane near the soccer field or at Central Willamette Credit Union in their north parking lot. "LBCC doesn't know if the influx of full time students is going to continue, but if it does, the administration will need to come up with a plan for more parking" said Marcene. The security office recommends carpooling or riding the bus as alternatives to driving.

For information on parking regulations at LBCC, visit administrative rules on LBCC's website.