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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eric Holamon Customer Service Manager Parking and Transportation Services 713-743-2507 [email protected]

EXPANDED MOTORCYCLE PARKING OPTIONS

Houston, November 4, 2010 – Commuters with motorcycle permits now have more options when it comes to finding a parking space on campus. Parking and Transportation Services recently finished establishing new parking spaces designated for motorcycles in a number of parking lots. “Due to the growing demand for motorcycle parking, spaces have been added to lots 6B, 16C, 19E and the Welcome Center Garage,” explains Paul Lozano, Assistant Director of Parking Operations. “The number of motorcycle permits sold this year increased 300% over previous years. That sort of unprecedented growth plus displacement of spaces by construction created a strain on our existing motorcycle parking options,” said Lozano. The new spaces are located in all areas of the campus, providing expanded options to motorcycle riders regardless of which area of campus they are visiting. In the Welcome Center Garage spaces were added on the east side of the garage near the Calhoun Street entrance as well as rd on the 3 floor. “Concerns about the availability of parking were brought up in the Pizza with Parking information session in October. At that time we had already added a number of new spaces, but the feedback provided during Pizza with Parking directed us to additional areas where riders thought spaces could be added,” Lozano further explained. “Consequently we were able to add spaces in lot 19E that were not part of our original plan. Customer feedback is important in helping us provide transportation solutions to all of our customers.” Although motorcycle permits are issued at no charge, commuters are still required to obtain and display a permit to park on campus, and are subject to the same parking regulations as other vehicles. Motorcycle permits can be obtained at the Welcome Center Parking Services Desk. See the attached PDF for a map showing the expanded locations.

About the University of Houston The University of Houston is a comprehensive national research institution serving the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. UH serves more than 38,500 students in the nation’s fourthlargest city, located in the most ethnically and culturally diverse region of the country.

Additional Motorcycle Parking Spaces Lot 6B • Lot 16C • Lot 19E Welcome Center Parking Garage (East side entrance off of Calhoun)

Motorcycle parking available in lot 6B

Motorcycle parking available in lot 16C

Motorcycle parking available at the Welcome Center Parking Garage. Also, on the 3rd floor.

Motorcycle parking available in lot 19E