SGA introduces Publix shuttle for housing students
Joe Paulick, the Director of Housing was very proud and excited about the new program that brought about the shuttle for students.
Parking and Transportation
Editorial: Virtual parking misses marketing opportunity
The FIU parking decal requires at least some representation for those who park on campus. The new system removes the need for the decals, thereby removing them from the cars.
New PG6 parking garage to ease parking woes on campus
The new PG 6 parking garage at the Modesto Maidique Campus is technologically advanced to make parking easier.
Editorial: Traffic and parking interference, not so welcome
FIUSM Staff Thousands of students and faculty drive to the Modesto Maidique Campus each semester. But for several years now, University police and parking officials…
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.
Miami-Dade Transit enlists Heat to get students excited about commutes
The South Florida Commuter Services teamed up with the Office of Sustainability and Parking and Transportation to bring not only the Miami-Dade County Transportation Office to speak with students about different transit options as part of Transit Day on April 9, but also Miami Heat Dancers, Burnie the Mascot and former NBA guard Tim Hardaway to get students excited about their commutes.
University outlines parking problems but PG6 comes first
The Office of Sustainability said it wants to work to improve the parking situation starting with Parking Garage 5, but Director of Parking and Transportation Lissette Hernandez said the department’s main concern right now is the construction of Parking Garage 6.
BBC town hall sparks discussion of evolving campus, university
President Mark B. Rosenberg remained optimistic about University partnerships and improving under the Board of Governors’ performance funding model on Monday at the Biscayne Bay Campus town hall meeting where he also addressed the need for more parking and extended dining hours.
Traffic lights/parking problems need to be addressed
An editorial on miscommunication within the Department of Parking and Transportation.
University meters upgraded to accept cards
Parking and Transportation has given students the option to use their cards when paying parking meters, replacing old meters in time for the fall semester. These new meters have a rate of $1 per hour or $8 for the day, which is valid until midnight. The new meters can be found at both the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus.
