Introduction Harrisburg University is a small campus of approximately 3,000 students that offers many top-level programs (US News, 2017). It has only been in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for a short time. Like many campuses, both the University and the city have become intertwined. A lack of parking that is convenient for students is one of the main complaints that the University receives on a regular basis. The problem is that as the population of the surrounding area grew, and the University expanded, land upon which to place parking lots grew increasingly sparse. The population of the campus and the surrounding area will continue to grow, which means that the parking problem will become much worse in the future. This research examines the current …show more content…
They have 11 garages in several lots that are set aside for staff and visitors (UC, 2017). The University of Cincinnati offers semester rates ranging between $250 and $495 per semester. Hourly garage rates for visitors are calculated at three dollars per hour (UC, 2017). Depending on the garage, staff also have rate parking ranging between $50 and $110 per month. Parking rates at the University of Cincinnati or more expensive than those at Harrisburg University, but they also offer a few perks that Harrisburg University does not offer. For instance, they offer roadside assistance, such as tire pump ups for the price (UC, 2017). They also have an online app and tracker that allows students and faculty to monitor which garages are full before they get …show more content…
The advantage of this option is that provides more parking spaces and will not be as expensive as constructing the parking garage in a crowded area the city. This option could be low cost in terms of parking rates and would not place a burden on the current parking system. The disadvantage is that parking further away from campus would be inconvenient students and faculty. The third option is to put a program in place that is similar to the one used by the University of Cincinnati that allows staff and faculty to see the status of parking lots before they arrive to find them full. The advantage of this alternative is that it is relatively low cost to implement. Students and faculty may be more willing to pay for increases in parking costs they are receiving more benefits for their money. However, the disadvantage is that it does not solve the problem of having too few spaces. Conclusion and