Facilities Master Plan

Development Program

Campus Parking Development

GRCC Parking Development Goals

As enrollment at Green River Community College continues to grow, and new buildings are built, parking will increasingly play an important role in student access. Preservation of the natural campus environment is principal in the planning for parking expansion and every effort will be made to protect this important college amenity. All new parking development shall consider off-site shuttle opportunities, adjacent land acquisition, and structured parking options prior to proposing additional surface parking lots in currently forested areas. All parking strategies will promote alternatives to personal vehicular transportation.

Purpose

Faculty, staff and students want an adequate supply of conveniently located parking. The parking areas should be easy to navigate, and pedestrian circulation from parking areas should be clear and safe. There is currently a shortage of parking at peak hours, and as additional square footage is added to campus and enrollment increases, additional parking will be required.

Character

The character of the existing parking lots complements GRCC’s image as a campus in the woods. Paved areas wind between wide islands landscaped with tall trees and native shrubs. It is important to faculty, staff & students to maintain this character as much as possible if any new lots are developed.

Parking Growth Options

• Existing TI Site

  Once the Trades & Industries buildings are removed, GRCC will use this site for parking, within the constraints of code and campus character. A large part of this area is currently being used for program-related vehicle parking.
   

• Site Acquisition
  
  Properties in close proximity to the college offer potential solutions to the parking need. The Martin Property north of the Child Care Center and the area east of student housing are such properties.
   

• Structured Parking

  Structured parking should be considered as it provides convenient parking opportunities, limits site impact, and provides dense use of the parking area created
   

• Offsite Parking
  
  Expanding current offsite operations should be considered, as the measures taken to date have been very successful. Current offsite parking agreements are temporary, and securing permanent agreements is a critical step in the continued viability of this option.

Parking Reduction Strategies

In order to reduce student and faculty reliance on personal automobile transportation, GRCC has implemented a Transportation Management Plan. Opportunities to expand the current plan should be explored, including telecommuting, offering incentives for car and van pooling, use of alternative fuel vehicles, and mass transit.

 

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