Comment Period: July 19 through August 5, 2019 UC San Diego Parking Services operates as a self-sustaining auxiliary unit that funds parking construction, campus shuttles and mobility programs, in addition to the parking program. To help fund continued improvement and expansion of campus parking facilities, Transportation Services previously proposed a $5 flat weekend parking fee for individuals who park on weekends and did not purchase a campus parking permit. You can view information about our parking development plans and use of permit fees. A significant number of students, along with supportive faculty, staff and community members, expressed concern about this specific proposal and the introduction of paid weekend parking on the La Jolla campus generally. As a result, Transportation Services worked with Associated Students, Graduate Student Association leadership and the Student Transportation Advisory Committee to develop alternatives that respond to the different needs expressed by the community and to ensure that the scale and form of paid parking does not adversely affect student access. The group identified four alternatives for how UC San Diego could introduce paid parking on weekends while supporting student access for academic, social and employment purposes. We are seeking campus feedback on these alternatives and gauging community preference among them. We anticipate that one of these alternatives will be implemented beginning in Fall Quarter 2019. Related Parking Terms Night and Weekend parking permit: Allows parking in A/B/S spots after the “permit upgrade time” on weekdays and all day on weekends Permit upgrade times: Times during which all permits upgrade to allow for parking in any permit parking spot. During permit upgrade times, S, SR and D permit holders can park in A, B,

S and V spaces. Permit upgrade times are currently 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. D “Discount” permit: Reduced-rate permit being introduced for the Regents lots (P704/705) for the 2019-20 academic year. Paid Parking Hours: The hours during which a physical or virtual parking permit is required to park. Outside of paid parking hours, any vehicle may park without a permit. (Certain locations use payment by parking stall number instead of a physical or virtual permit.) Virtual Permit: A digital (vs. physical) parking permit associated to a specific user by the individual’s license plate(s). Free Weekend Parking "Virtual Permit:" An online permit that will allow students to register their vehicles online for a One-Day parking permit Common Elements of All Alternatives These alternatives have some commonalities. For each alternative: Existing monthly, quarterly and annual permit holders will not pay anything extra to park on campus on weekends and would be able to park in A, B, S and V spaces. “Night and Weekend” permits valid in A, B, S and V spaces would continue to be available to the campus community. Transportation Services will charge hourly parking fees on weekends at 50% of the weekday rate, with a daily maximum charge equal to four hours of parking. Unless otherwise indicated in the alternatives, current policies will remain the same. Special weekend policies and rates at UC San Diego Health and Scripps Institution of Oceanography will remain in place. Visual Summary of Alternatives Last Year Base Case Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Alternative D Student NW Permit Price/Quarter $45 $60 $75 $60 $60 $30 Student D Permit Price/Quarter $195 $195 $210 $195 $195 $195 S & SR Permit Price/Quarter $195 $240 $255 $240 $240 $240 Graduate Student B Permit $258 $270 $285 $270 $270 $270 Permit Upgrade Hours After 4:30 p.m. weekdays After 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all weekend After 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all weekend After 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all weekend After 4 p.m. weekdays and all weekend After 4 p.m. weekdays and all weekend Paid Parking Hours Weekdays 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Paid Parking Hours Weekends N/A 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Student Free Weekend Parking Days/Quarter All Weekend Days No Weekend Days All Weekend Days 10 Weekend Days 6 Weekend Days 1 Weekend Day Red = less beneficial for students

Blue = more beneficial for students

Green = most beneficial for students Weekend Parking Fee FAQ See a list of questions and answers related to this proposal. Summary At the beginning of the summer, UC San Diego Transportation Services (TS) reopened the deliberative process on weekend parking fees and committed to a close collaboration with Associated Students (AS), the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and the Student Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) to identify alternative solutions that were informed by student input and more responsive to student needs. We would like to thank the more than 1,200 members of our campus community that participated in the process, whether through participation in STAC meetings or providing feedback during the virtual town hall on alternative solutions. We are also grateful for our partnership with AS, GSA and STAC, and the committed student leaders who participated in meetings throughout the summer to shape the alternatives, the engagement process, and the final outcome. Outcome After a robust discussion, AS, GSA, and STAC leadership supported a solution that builds on Alternative B from the town hall, noting that this alternative had strong support from both undergraduate and graduate students and was rated favorably (vs. unfavorably) at a rate of two to one. Students recommended several enhancements to the plan which TS has agreed to support, including: Preservation of a weekend “free lot” on the planned weekend shuttle route,

Implementation of a “first hour free” policy for weekend hourly parking transactions in most campus parking facilities, and

Collaboration with student government on a plan to help reduce the cost of TS event services for student organizations. The new plan ensures that both unaffiliated and routine users of campus parking contribute to the maintenance of those facilities while the cost of parking expansion is borne primarily by those who park during the peak period. The weekend parking program will be instituted starting Saturday, November 2, 2019. We recognize that many campus events have already been scheduled for the coming academic year and we will be working with event sponsors to smoothly transition to paid parking and mitigate impact for attendees over the course of the year. Organizations that have scheduled weekend events on or after November 2, 2019 are encouraged to contact Transportation Services’ Event Services Team at EventsParking@ucsd.edu. Weekend Parking Program Overview With the exception of lot P782, all campus parking on the weekend will require a UC San Diego-recognized parking permit, paystation payment, or app payment.

Lot P782 will feature free parking on Saturday and Sunday. It will be served by the Weekend Shuttle.

Existing monthly, quarterly, and annual permitholders will not pay anything extra to park on the weekend.

No change to Night and Weekend permit eligibility or rules for use.

Weekends will be considered part of permit upgrade hours, meaning that all campus permits can park in regular A, B, S, and V spaces.

The first hour for hourly parking will be free. After the first hour, parking will be priced at half the weekday hourly rate and charges will be capped after the fourth paid hour. (Regular weekday rates continue to apply on the weekend at Scripps Institution of Oceanography lots P002/003 and in patient parking spaces.)

Students will be able to register online for 10 complimentary weekend parking days each quarter, delivered as virtual one-day permits and valid in A, B, S, and V spaces.

Students needing additional weekend parking days will be able to purchase single day permits at the D permit daily rate.

TS & STAC will work together to identify opportunities to mitigate event parking/transportation costs for student organizations that host weekend events. A report will be issued by the end of fall quarter.

Transportation will review and update the weekend parking program, in consultation with STAC, following the opening of light rail (trolley) on campus. Feedback and suggestions are welcomed anytime at TellTPS@ucsd.edu.

Comment Period: May 28 through June 11, 2019 Background Student parking in the Regents lots (P704, P705 and P782) and at the Gliderport (P386) is an increasingly important part of the student parking supply, yet the level of service is substantially different than what is available for the lucky individuals who secure a space in central campus lots like Hopkins or Pangea. The fact that a single permit is good on both the central campus and at these shuttle-dependent locations causes many students to look for parking on the central campus first. This creates localized supply and demand imbalances and represents poor customer service. Project/Policy Intent The cost of an S student permit was expected to increase by $5/month for the coming academic year, whether the permit is used in the Regents lots, at the Gliderport or on the central campus. Instead, Transportation Services proposes to increase the cost of an S permit by $15 a month while introducing a new D or “discounted” student permit valid at the Regents lots and Gliderport. The D permit would be the same price as the current S permit, meaning that a student who parks at the Regents lots or Gliderport with an S permit today could continue to park there next year for the same price. In addition to freezing rates for permits at the Regents lots and Gliderport as a part of this proposal, the current pay-by-app “daily discount” rate of $3/day for P782 and the Gliderport would be frozen at current rates for the next two years. The ability to pay by app would be extended to P704 and P705 at the current daily S permit rate of $4/day, meaning more students would be able to save by switching to pay by app and paying for just the parking they use. This change would also include real-time parking availability for the Regents lots in the campus app prior to fall quarter. Summary We received 64 comments with 21 comments expressing support and 43 comments expressing concern or opposition. Comments in support focused on the benefit of reducing central campus parking congestion and providing student options at a wider variety of price points with some arguing for a greater differential than proposed. Comments expressing concern or opposition focused on equity concerns as a result of proximity or demand-based pricing and concern about any parking rate increase. Some respondents confused the Gliderport (P386) with Torrey Pines City Park. Several comments suggested the inclusion or exclusion of specific parking lots and raised questions about how D permits would work with special designators. Outcome Transportation Services will implement the proposed change for Fall Quarter 2019 and will consult with the Student Transportation Advisory Committee when developing the implementation plan.

Comment Period: May 28 through June 11, 2019 Background Several years ago, UC San Diego introduced a parking restriction that prohibited freshmen from purchasing parking permits, except under certain circumstances. Such restrictions are common on university campuses, particularly on campuses that, like UC San Diego, have housing guarantees. With a Target store expected to open on campus within the next year and the opening of North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood in fall 2020 brining additional housing, retail and dining options to campus, the need for freshmen and sophomores to have access to a private automobile will be significantly reduced. Carsharing with Zipcar, unlimited transit access with U-Pass, Lyft discounts, bike sharing and shuttles (including the new weekend off-campus shuttle) combine to meet the typical freshman or sophomore mobility needs. Project/Policy Intent Transportation Services is considering extending the current freshman parking restriction to sophomores, beginning in Fall Quarter 2020. This means that current freshmen making normal academic progress would be unaffected while most new freshmen enrolling in fall 2019 would not be eligible to purchase a permit until their third year. As with the current freshman parking restriction, waivers would be available for individuals eligible for accessible parking, work or family care commitments, or other unique circumstances that make parking a private vehicle on campus necessary. The restriction would only apply to presold parking permits and would not apply to the use of parking pay stations or purchase of daily/hourly parking through the campus parking app; those resources would remain an option for both freshmen and sophomores. By extending the current freshman parking permit restriction to sophomores, UC San Diego hopes to reduce the amount of campus parking used for long-term vehicle storage or for commuting from locations adjacent to campus that are well-served by transit and the U-Pass program. The policy would consistent with UC San Diego’s commitment to carbon neutrality and seeks to limit parking construction costs that would increase parking permit prices for all who use the campus parking system and reduce the availability of funds for shuttles and programs that support low-impact commuting. Summary We received a total of 89 comments. Of those commenting, 31 expressed support while 58 were opposed or expressed concerns. Roughly half of those supporting the measure were undergraduates. Comments in support highlighted the investment being made in housing, resources used by campus residents for vehicle storage, the need to increase parking availability for commuters, other transportation resources available to students who live on or near campus, and the need to reduce traffic and emissions from commuting. Comments expressing opposition or concerns tended to focus on personal circumstances that would qualify for a waiver (e.g., internships, living with family outside San Diego, specialized medical care). Others expressed concern about ease of access to a broader range of grocery and dining options than are currently offered on campus. A third trend included concerns about the appropriateness of a restriction based on academic standing rather than a factor more clearly tied to transportation need and options, such as address. Alternatives suggested included a restriction based on campus residency status versus class standing. Some comments also suggested extending the waiver application period. Outcome Transportation Services will implement the proposed restriction for Fall Quarter 2020. As indicated in the proposal, the restriction will not apply to daily parking purchased from campus pay stations or in daily lots (Gliderport/386, 782, 704, 705). Transportation Services will also review the waiver application criteria and process and evaluate an extended waiver request period.

Comment Period: May 28 through June 11, 2019 See the June 28 statement Scroll down to see updated results. Background UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus has approximately 5,000 structured parking spaces in either planning or construction. Investments in parking capacity and the shift toward structured parking are significantly increasing Transportation Services annual debt payments. Currently, the campus does not charge for parking on the weekend, creating inconsistency for event attendees (who have a different experience depending on the day of the event) and creating an inequity between those who park on weekdays and those who park on weekends. Ideally, all who use the parking system would share in the cost of constructing, maintaining and operating it. Transit, walking and bicycling provide economical access to the campus during the day; however, individuals who use these choices for their regular commutes face high hourly parking rates when they must occasionally drive to campus during the evening for academic or recreation purposes. Proposal Transportation Services proposes to introduce a flat-rate weekend parking charge of $5/day for individuals who do not hold a regular UC San Diego parking permit. (The current discounted night and weekend permit would be preserved.) In addition, flat rate evening parking would be available for just $5 for transactions initiated after 5 p.m., whether paid at parking pay stations or in the campus parking app. Summary We received a total of 820 comments including 37 in support and 783 in opposition. Many respondents misunderstood the proposal, believing it to be introducing a new evening parking fee (rather than lowering evening parking fees), introducing an additional charge for permit-holders (who will not pay an additional fee to park on the weekend), or believing it to be the only option for purchasing evening and weekend parking (the evening and weekend permit will be priced at 75% less than the pay station rate). Comments in support focused on sharing the cost of developing and maintaining parking facilities across all who use those facilities. Comments in opposition expressed concerns, including adverse impacts on community relations, graduate student access to labs, student access to the library or study groups, participation in student activities, and the ability for families to visit campus residents. They noted diminished transit service to the campus during the weekend. They also noted that parking was under-utilized, arguing that since there was no incremental cost to provide weekend parking, it should be free. Among those who expressed opposition to weekend parking rates, there was significant support for the reduced evening parking rate. Some respondents offered alternatives, including starting the evening flat rate earlier (to coincide with the permit upgrade time), having a two-tiered flat rate on the weekend to provide a less expensive option for visitors parking for an hour or less, or applying a reduced hourly parking charge so that customers only pay for what they use. Outcome Updated 6/25/19: Comments submitted through the Virtual Town Hall made it clear that the proposed flat rates for weekends would be an unreasonable barrier for many students – we take that very seriously. We are committed to working with students on alternatives that incorporate their feedback to maximize student success and access. Currently, we are in the process of discussing potential alternatives with student representatives on the Student Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC), was well as with Associated Students (AS) and Graduate Student Association (GSA) leadership and others. We anticipate that new alternatives, which will be based on student feedback, will look substantially different than the original $5 flat fee proposal. Further, we are planning a new public engagement process to elicit feedback on and further refine those alternatives before deciding on a specific plan. That engagement process will provide substantial opportunity for student input, including input from students who are not in town over the summer. We will be collaborating with AS, GSA and STAC to publicize opportunities for input on new alternatives. In addition, all respondents to the original Virtual Town Hall will receive a notification of the opportunity to participate via the email addresses they provided when commenting. We invite others who are interested in receiving notifications regarding any new proposals and opportunities to provide feedback to subscribe to Virtual Town Hall updates via First to Know. Original Outcome posted 6/20/19: Transportation Services will introduce weekend parking rates at the beginning of Fall Quarter 2019. Options for the form of the weekend parking rate, including flat-fee, two-tiered, and hourly, will be reviewed with campus stakeholders, including the Student Transportation Advisory Committee and major event hosts prior to implementation. Evening parking options will also be adjusted at the beginning of Fall Quarter 2019 to promote consistency between evening and weekend parking rates.

Comment Period: May 28 through June 11, 2019 Background UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus has approximately 5,000 structured parking spaces in either planning or construction, including significant amounts of accessible parking. Existing accessible parking in surface parking lots also requires significant investment in maintenance/improvement. UC San Diego is the only school in the UC system that does not charge for disabled-person parking. Ideally, all who use the parking system would share in the cost of constructing, maintaining and operating it. In addition, the fact that UC San Diego does not currently require individuals displaying a state-issued disabled-person parking placard to also display a campus permit, creates a strong incentive for individuals to use fraudulent (fake, borrowed, stolen or purchased) placards to obtain free parking, displacing those with limited mobility from the spaces designed to accommodate them. Proposal Transportation Services proposes requiring that a physical campus parking permit (e.g., A, B, S or V) or virtual permit (e.g., app payment associated with a license plate) for all individuals parked on campus. State-issued disabled-person placards or license plates would continue to be used to signify authorization to use one’s paid (physical or virtual) parking permit within a marked accessible parking space. The change to paid disabled-person parking could be applied all at a once or phased in, with qualified students, faculty and staff receiving a reduced rate for physical permits during the first year. Thanks to all who provided feedback on this proposal. We truly appreciate your insights. Thank you for your patience while we consider your feedback; we will post an update soon. If you would like to receive a notification when we post results for this Virtual Town Hall or would like to participate in future Virtual Town Halls, please subscribe to updates via First to Know. Just check the box below “Virtual Town Hall” at the bottom of the page.

Comment Period: May 15–31, 2019 Background A limited number of graduate students (~125) who reside on campus and receive parking bundled with their lease payment also purchase B parking permits and drive to school/work, reducing the availability of parking for university staff. Project/Policy Intent Transportation Services proposes restricting the sale of commuter parking permits to graduate students who reside in on-campus facilities that also include bundled parking (e.g., Mesa Nueva, One Mirimar, South Mesa, Central Mesa). This restriction would not apply to the Night and Weekend parking permit, allowing graduate student residents to continue to have an economical parking solution for off-hours lab access and other evening and weekend work/academic commitments. Graduate student residents who reside in on-campus facilities and currently purchase B permits (as of April 2019) would be grandfathered, allowing them to retain their commuter permits. A waiver/exception process would be in place to accomodate unique situations (e.g., work, child care, medical rotations at Hillcrest, etc.) for both new and existing residents. Thanks to all who provided feedback on this proposal. We truly appreciate your insights. Thank you for your patience while we consider your feedback; we will post an update soon. If you would like to receive a notification when we post results for this Virtual Town Hall or would like to participate in future Virtual Town Halls, please subscribe to updates via First to Know. Just check the box below “Virtual Town Hall” at the bottom of the page.

Comment Period: May 15–31, 2019 Background Transportation Services currently provides a free shuttle between UC San Diego and the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. This service costs approximately $10 per ride ($20/Coaster-commuter/day) to operate, making it one of the most expensive routes in the Triton Transit system. Additionally, the Coaster Shuttle features a limited number of stops on campus, requiring some users to walk a significant distance or take a connecting shuttle. Proposal Transportation Services is considering elimination of the Coaster Shuttle and replacing the service with Lyft Shared at a projected cost of $6 per ride (to be paid by Transportation Services). This service would be limited to UC San Diego students, faculty and staff who purchase their Coaster Pass through Transportation Services and would provide a more direct connection between the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station and individual campus buildings/offices. The department is also evaluating introduction of 50% cost-sharing with students, faculty and staff who use the service. This would further reduce Transportation Services’ subsidy of transit to/from the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station to approximately $3/ride or $6/day (with riders also contributing approximately $3/ride or $6/day). These changes would generate between $140,000 and $250,000 in annual savings that could support other transit/shuttle programs. Outcome Throughout summer, we have been in conversations with NCTD and MTS about the free Coaster Connection shuttles operated by MTS, and potentially bringing this service to campus. We have made significant progress and are cautiously optimistic that we can reach a solution in time for MTS’s January service change. We will continue to operate the Coaster Shuttle until that time with a modified schedule and routing that better align our limited resources to the peak ridership period and better leverage connections to MTS service and other campus shuttles. Beginning September 23, 2019, Triton Transit will operate service between the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station and the Gilman Transit Center only. The Gilman Transit Center (south side) will be the only on-campus stop; however, riders going to or from other campus locations can connect with other Triton Transit and MTS service. Sorrento Valley Coaster Station Departures:

6:40 a.m.

7:10 a.m.

7:49 a.m.

8:19 a.m. Gilman Transit CenterDepartures:

3:38 p.m.

4:23 p.m.

4:59 p.m.

5:41 p.m.

6:26 p.m.

Comment Period: May 3–14, 2019 Background The South Campus Shuttle currently connects the graduate student housing complex on the east campus to the upper campus of Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), via the south edge of the central campus. On average, stops on the Scripps campus serve less than 20 individuals per day. The service between the central campus and SIO duplicates SIO Shuttle service. Project/Policy Intent Transportation Services proposes to truncate the South Campus Shuttle at Mandeville Center. This would generate immediate savings of roughly $250,000 and prepare the South Campus Shuttle for integration. Summary We received 14 comments including 10 in support, 3 with concerns, and 1 in opposition. Supporters emphasized cost savings and service reliability. Those with concerns raised questions about the SIO Shuttle schedule and identified opportunities to mitigate truncation of the South route by adding additional service to SIO in the morning and extending evening hours for the SIO route. The opposing comment focused on opportunities to grow ridership, which will continue to be applicable after the change. Outcome This change will be implemented for Summer Quarter 2019. Additional early morning service will be added to the SIO Shuttle and extending SIO Shuttle service into the evening will be evaluated.