Ohio University faculty and staff who currently park in lots 83 (Clippinger Research Annex) and 84 (near Clippinger Hall) are asked to remain mindful that both areas will permanently close beginning August 1, 2018 to accommodate the construction of a new chemistry facility.
The construction is part of OHIO’s Comprehensive Master Plan.
Multiple Campus Parking Alternatives Available
OHIO Transportation and Parking Services encourages faculty and staff currently utilizing lots 83 and 84 to consider exploring several nearby parking alternatives in the coming months. Each of the following lots contains 60 or more underutilized parking spaces as identified by Transportation and Parking services:
- South Green Garage (Lots 78 and 79)
- Rufus Street/South Green Drive (Lots 51, 52, 53, 54)
- Walter Fieldhouse (Lot 133)
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Note: The above campus infographic provides a visual representation of alternative campus parking options, pending road closures and alternative vehicular routes and accessible pedestrian pathways and Clippinger building entrances. Graphic courtesy of: Transportation and Parking Services. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE.
Free Campus Transit Options Available
Employees are equally encouraged to use OHIO’s free Campus Area Transit Service (CATS) Purple Loop, which services lots 51-54, McCracken Hall, Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium and Baker University Center via an on-demand basis throughout summer from 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, for convenient transportation from exterior lots to the interior of campus. Rides may be requested via phone or text by contacting 740.593.1611.
After 5:30 p.m., employees may request additional on-demand transit, called the CATS Late Night, by calling 740.593.4040.
Portion of University Terrace (from South Green Dr. to Race St.) to be closed
A small section of University Terrace, specifically the portion from South Green Dr. to Race St., will be closed for an extended period. The closure is anticipated to begin August 1.
Area Pedestrian Pathways and Clippinger building access to remain available during construction period
The pedestrian pathways surrounding Clippinger Laboratories, including the key walking path near the bottom of University Terrace that connects East/South Green to Baker University Center, are anticipated to remain accessible throughout the approaching construction period.
Additional Lot Closure Reminders, Parking Tips to be Provided throughout Summer
Closure reminders pertaining to Lots 83 and 84, along with additional information regarding employee campus parking options, will be provided by Transportation and Parking Services in the coming months via web, social media and OHIO Employee News, which is distributed to faculty and staff every Monday morning via email.
It is important to note that long-term solutions to address parking needs on the Athens Campus are also being evaluated as part of the University’s Parking Master Plan – an effort intended to gain a better understanding of how parking is currently utilized on the Athens Campus and prepare for future changes in response to University needs. The University is also evaluating potential changes to campus transit in an effort to improve accessibility to its perimeter lots.