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A&M plans increase in parking pass prices

By: Melissa Appel

Issue date: 2/27/08 Section: News
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Weis stressed that the forums are open to discussion on all topics. "We welcome the discussion and input - this is the main reason for the forums," he said. He and the Transportation Services staff want to inform the student population about how the service operates.

Discussion at the forums addresses student opinion of Transportation Services. Sean Glinski, a junior political science major, has not attended a forum but, like many students, has opinions regarding the performance of on-campus transportation. "I'm Class of '09. I feel that the services that they have provided have decreased since my first year," he said. "Buses aren't on schedule; they aren't very frequent," Glinski said.

Transportation Services has had discussions with student leaders, but Weis urged other students to get involved. "[Students should] attend the forums, study all the information we have on our website, talk to student leaders, talk to my staff and I, learn all you can about the transportation industry and how business is conducted at Texas A&M, and get involved," Weis said.
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Ryan

posted 2/27/08 @ 6:29 AM CST

"Student turnout for forums has been disappointingly low, Weis said..."

Gee, what else could students be doing at 9 am on a weekday?

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Lot 50

posted 2/27/08 @ 9:55 AM CST

I am in favor of the price increase. Increase the price of parking by more than $10, and use the new revenue to enhance the bus services. Increase the frequencies on busy routes or establish new routes in growing areas off-campus. (Continued…)

agswin06

posted 2/27/08 @ 11:15 AM CST

Wow Lot 50....you're a freaking tree-hugger.

Bus driver

posted 2/27/08 @ 12:15 PM CST

Instead of adding busses to busy routes, how bout you get your ass on the bus earlier and it won't be so busy. Transit is something TAMU has as a privilege and they are not forced to have it. (Continued…)

Amy

posted 2/27/08 @ 12:30 PM CST

The solution to all problems seems to be to pump more money into it. A better solution might be to actually use the money you have more efficiently. I'll see two buses one right after the other on my bus route (26). (Continued…)

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Joeseph Mama

posted 2/28/08 @ 8:17 AM CST

I'm glad to see that current students, faculty, and staff at TAMU are being forced to pay for the west campus garage and other failed parking ventures. (Continued…)

dave webb

posted 2/28/08 @ 9:30 AM CST

Ryan
posted 2/27/08 @ 6:29 AM CST
"Student turnout for forums has been disappointingly low, Weis said..."

Gee, what else could students be doing at 9 am on a weekday?

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My take on that is, why the hell even go to the forums??? It's not as if our input actually makes a bit of difference. (Continued…)

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