Department of Parking and Transportation

From too few spaces to inefficient practices, FIU students deserve better parking

PantherNOW Editorial Board By the headline alone, we’re sure you already know what we’re about to say. But it’s worth mentioning again – parking is an issue at FIU. From having too few spaces to inefficient Parking and Transportation practices, students at FIU deserve better parking, especially as a commuter school. Last academic year, FIU […]

Rides Between Campuses Could Soon Be Free After SGA Push

By Elizabeth Fernandez   After a student led initiative, the FIU Board of Trustees will consider raising the Transportation Access fee by 5%, allowing students to use the Golden Panther Express Shuttle for free. The Golden Panther Express (GPE) Shuttle provides an alternative to driving between Modesto A. Maidique Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus. The […]

Veterans receive VIP parking spot

Written by: Patricia Menendez/ Assistant News Director   University veterans will now have their own designated parking spaces at the Modesto Maidique Campus, according to Parking and Transportation. Starting Monday, March 4, the first designated spot will be in the Veteran and Military Affairs parking lot, according to Lissette Pedraza, the manager of Parking and […]

Universities New Tailgating Guidelines

New tailgating guidelines for the 2015 football season have been provided to students in a University-wide e-mail Aug. 17.

Parking system now virtually managed

Students no longer have to wait in line to park on campus. The University has adopted a fully virtual parking system that does not require a physical decal nor permit renewals as of July 1.

Campus parking update

Changes to FIU's Parking and Transportation services have been announced for the fall.

PG6 offers chance to park smart

The opening of PG6 at the university's main campus brings hundreds of new spaces for commuters.

Panther shuttle schedule changes receives negative feedback

The Department of Parking and Transportation added more hours to the Golden Panther Express Shuttle schedule, traveling between the Biscayne Bay campus and the Modesto Maidique Campus.

Temporary spaces to ease parking woes on campuses

Additional parking spots were added to accommodate drivers headed to University campuses.

Fewer GPE summer busses create more inconveniences

The Golden Panther Express Buses runs less buses in the summertime and proofs to be an extra burden for some.

“Friends with Kids” provides an unconventional look at relationships

Jennifer Westfeldt's contributions to the romantic comedy genre have been anything but conventional. With "Kissing Jessica Stein," she explored the fluidity of sexuality far better than the Oscar-nominated "The Kids Are All Right,” and with "Ira & Abby," she focuses on two unprepared people who rush into marriage.

Costly violations discovered from audit

An audit found Parking & Transportation in violation of several rules and regulations resulting in a loss of more than $100,000.
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