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University of North TexasTransportation ServicesPARKING RULES ANDREGULATIONS2019-20201155 Union Circle #310948Denton, Texas vices@unt.eduP: (940) 565-3020F: (940) 565-2452

CONTACT cationHoursAfter hours(940) 565-3020(940) ion.unt.edu1155 Union Circle #310948Denton, Texas 76203-5017Highland Street GarageMonday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Contact the UNT Police Department(940) 565-3000All calls may be recorded for training and qualityassurance purposes.Campus Bus TransportationQuestions about buses, schedules, or routes:DCTA(940) 243-0077e-ride(940) 565-3014Monday – Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.Friday – Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and RegulationsTABLE OF CONTENTS1.0Introduction .61.1 Vision, Values, Mission Statement, and Goals.61.1.1 Vision. 61.1.2 Values . 61.1.3 Mission Statement. 61.1.4 Goals . 61.2 Transportation Services Information .61.2.1 Parking Privilege . 61.2.2 Requirements . 71.2.3 Precedence . 71.2.4 Alternative Services . 71.2.5 Enforcement . 71.2.6 Damage to Vehicles . 71.2.7 Availability . 71.2.8 Closures . 71.3 Parking Authority and Control .71.3.1 Authority . 71.3.2 Establishment of Rates and Operation . 81.3.3 Temporary Closures . 81.3.4 Enforcement Authority . 82.0Definitions.92.1 University.92.2 University Property . 92.3 Campus Area .92.4 Parking Garages .92.5 Motor Vehicles .92.6 Other Vehicles .92.7 Parking Permit .92.8 Parking Zone .92.9 University Holiday .92.10 Summer Parking . 102.11 Parking Space . 102.12 Retail Zone . 10Page 1

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and Regulations2.13 No Parking Area . 102.14 Fire Lane . 102.15 Winter Break . 103.0General Information . 113.1 Advisory Committee . 113.1.1 Members.113.2 Speed Limit . 113.3 Use of Vehicles off of Roadways . 113.4 Other Vehicles, Prohibited. 113.5 Roller-Skates, Roller-Blades, Skateboards, and Other Devices . 123.6 Proper Parking . 123.6.1 Operator Responsibility .123.6.2 Hazards.123.6.3 Traffic Control .123.6.3.1 Blocked Spaces.123.7 Summer Parking . 123.8 Miscellaneous Parking Information . 133.8.1 Student Health & Wellness Center .133.8.2 Changes to Parking Privileges .133.8.3 Customer Contact Information .133.8.4 Inoperable Vehicles .133.8.5 Vehicles without Identifying Numbers .133.8.6 Recreational and Large Vehicles .133.8.7 Car Covers .133.8.8 Winter Break Car Parking .143.8.9 Promotional Activities .143.9 ADA Parking . 143.9.1 Unauthorized Areas .143.9.2 Pay to Park Lots .143.9.3 Failure to Display Credentials .143.10 Abandoned Vehicles . 143.10.1 Impounding of Abandoned Vehicles .153.10.2 Liability .153.11 Event Parking . 15Page 2

University of North TexasTransportation Services4.0Effective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and RegulationsVisitor Information . 154.1 Definition. 154.2 Permits . 154.3 Parking Garage . 154.4 Pay to Park . 154.5 Restrictions . 165.0Parking Enforcement . 165.1 Vehicle Eligibility to Park on Campus. 165.2 Lot and Space Designation . 165.3 Policy Enforcement. 166.0Lost/Stolen/Damaged Permits . 166.1 Reporting . 166.1.1 Recovery .166.1.2 Restrictions .166.2 Replacement. 176.2.1 Lost in the Mail .176.2.2 Damaged .176.2.3 Stolen .177.0Parking Garages, Pay to Park, and Time Zones . 177.1 Parking Garages . 177.1.1 Hourly Parking .177.1.2 Access Cards .177.1.3 Restrictions .177.1.4 Safety .177.1.5 Closures .187.2 Pay to Park . 187.2.1 Enforcement .187.2.2 Exemption from Payment .187.3 Time Zones . 187.4 Paid Hourly Lots . 187.4.1 Parkmobile .187.4.2 Smart Meters.187.5 UNT Valet Service. 198.0Permit Information, Refunds, Upgrades . 198.1 Parking Permits . 19Page 3

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and Regulations8.1.1 Usage .198.1.2 Purchase .198.1.3 Display .208.1.4 Restrictions .208.1.5 UNT, UNT Dallas, UNT Health Science Center, and UNT System .208.1.5.1 Employees .208.1.5.2 Students.208.1.5.3 UNT System .208.2 Refunds . 208.2.1 Payroll Deduction .208.3 Permit Exchanges . 219.0Permit Classifications . 219.1 “BR” Board of Regents (blue paisley) . 219.2 “AA” All Access Permit (red permit) . 219.3 “A” Faculty/Staff Reserved Permit (green permit) . 219.4 “FS” Faculty/Staff Permit (blue permit) . 229.5 “TF” Teaching Fellow Permit (black, yellow, or purple permit). 229.6 “HD” Hall Director Permit (light blue permit) . 229.7 “HF” Honorary Retiree Faculty/Staff Permit (gold permit) . 229.8 “R” Student Resident Permit (orange permit) . 229.9 “RR-Reserved Resident” Student Resident Reserved Permit (orange and greenpermit) . 239.10 “FCS” First Time in College Students (pink permit) . 239.11 “HSG” Garage access card . 249.12 “Eagle” Eagle Permit (gold permit) . 249.13 “EVN” Evening Permit (lime green). 249.14 “BV” Business/Vendor Permit (purple permit) . 249.15 Motorcycle, Motorbike, Motor Scooter Permit . 2410.0 Parking Fees . 2510.1 Permit Prices . 2510.2 Late Fees and Collection Efforts . 2510.2.1 Citation Notification .2510.2.2 Additional Notifications .2510.2.3 Late Fees .25Page 4

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and Regulations10.2.4 Collection Efforts .2510.3 Immobilization Devices/Impound/Towing . 2610.3.1 Process .2610.3.2 Liability .2610.3.3 Fees .2610.3.4 Restrictions .2610.4 Revocation of Parking Privileges . 2610.5 Citation Fees . 2710.6 Non-Payment of Parking Fee in Gated or Garage Parking . 2710.7 Transferring Fees to Student Accounts . 2711.0 Parking Payment and Appeals. 2711.1 Payment Procedures . 2711.1.1 Returned Checks .2711.2 Unpaid Citations . 2711.3 Payroll Deduction . 2811.4 Parking Citation Appeals . 2811.4.1 Procedures .2811.4.2 Restrictions .2811.5 Warnings . 2911.5.1 Visitors .2911.5.2 UNT Faculty, Staff, and Students .2911.6 Interdepartmental Transfers (IDT) . 2912.0 Bicycles . 2912.1 Procedures . 2912.2 Restrictions . 2912.3 Safety . 3012.4 Impounding Bicycles . 3012.4.1 Improperly Stored Bicycles .3012.4.2 Abandoned Bicycles .3012.4.3 Disposal.3012.4.4 Claiming an Impounded Bicycle .30Appendix A - Permit Time Table . 31Appendix B - Permit Rates . 32Appendix C - Fee Amounts . 33Appendix D - Hourly Parking Rates . 35Page 5

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and Regulations1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 VISION, VALUES, MISSION STATEMENT, AND GOALS1.1.1 VisionTransportation Services will be an industry leader responsible for creating acampus wide transportation system which is responsive to customer needs, selfsustaining, efficient, and equitable in the management of university resources.1.1.2 Values Accountability Communication Environmental Sustainability Innovation Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Professionalism Teamwork1.1.3 Mission StatementTransportation Services supports the university’s mission by maximizing campusaccess through environmentally sustainable practices, superior customer service,innovation, and professional management of transportation resources and facilities.1.1.4 GoalsCustomer service is understanding our policies and communicating themaccurately to our customers. We will listen carefully to fully understand the issueand respectfully craft a fair solution based on policies and procedures. Provide accessible parking facilities and transportation choicesPartner and collaborate with the university community to encourage problemsolving communicationProvide accurate and timely information to all customersManage revenue and resources effectively and efficientlyPlan strategically for capital expendituresPromote compliance through education, enforcement, and regulationAnnually evaluate performance to improve services through surveys offered toour stakeholders.1.2 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INFORMATION1.2.1 Parking PrivilegeParking on campus is a privilege, not a right. Parking rules and regulations will beenforced as noted in this document. The privilege of parking on campus is grantedwhen a vehicle is parked in compliance with these regulations. Upon purchasing aPage 6

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and RegulationsUNT parking permit, the permit holder agrees to follow all of the current rules andregulations.1.2.2 RequirementsVehicles parked in the Campus Area (see Regulation 2.3) are required to display acurrent UNT parking permit and to park where that permit is honored. Vehiclesparked in paid hourly lots and paid hourly street curbs, and certain floors of theHighland Street Garage (HSG) and the Union Circle Garage (UCG) are excludedfrom this requirement. UNT faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to educatefamily members and guests who park on campus about parking regulations andexpectations. See Regulation 4.0 for visitor parking information.1.2.3 PrecedencePosted signs overrule regulations, and regulations overrule the parking map.1.2.4 Alternative ServicesThe University of North Texas recognizes that the use of a motor vehicle oncampus is a convenience for many and a necessity for some. We have acommitment to promote alternative transportation through biking, walking, UNTe-ride, and the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) services. Ourdesire is to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety through theseoptions.1.2.5 EnforcementWhen the university is open for business, regardless of whether or not classes arein session, parking is enforced in all areas. For official closures, refer to the currentacademic calendar found at UNT Academic Calendar at a Glance 2019-2020.1.2.6 Damage to VehiclesThe University assumes no responsibility in cases of vehicles damaged by wheelstops and curbs.1.2.7 AvailabilityA parking permit is not a guarantee that an individual will locate a parking space.1.2.8 ClosuresTransportation Services will communicate with the campus community whenparking spaces or areas are subject to closure, temporary restrictions, or otherconditions which prevent normal use of a parking facility.1.3 PARKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROL1.3.1 AuthorityThe Texas Education Code (51.202) provides authority to the University of NorthTexas System to regulate parking. The University of North Texas System Board ofRegents has delegated this authority to the President of the University of NorthTexas pursuant to UNT System Regent’s Rule 11.700 Parking and TrafficRegulations s/regents-rules).Page 7

University of North TexasTransportation ServicesEffective 08/01/2019through 07/31/2020Parking Rules and Regulations1.3.2 Establishment of Rates and OperationThe UNT President establishes parking permit rates, paid hourly rates,garage/facility parking rates, and establishes fine amounts for violations. The UNTPresident has delegated authority to the Senior Director of Transportation Servicesto create the Parking Rules and Regulations with recommendations from theTransportation Services Advisory Committee. Additionally, TransportationServices is authorized to provide enforcement of the parking rules and regulations,and operate the Transportation Services program.1.3.3 Temporary ClosuresUNT Transportation Services or Police Department employees are authorized toclose or otherwise restrict parking in specific parking spaces or locations forconstruction, maintenance, special events, or other appropriate reasons necessaryto accomplish institutional goals. Transportation Services reserves the right tomake such changes with or without advance notice.1.3.4 Enforcement AuthorityAll Texas criminal laws and motor vehicle laws, in addition to Universityregulations, are in effect on UNT property. Transportation Services employeeshave the authority to enforce regulations and remove or impound any vehicleparked in violation of regulations.Page 8