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I purchased a ticket in one Lot but moved my vehicle to another Lot. Is my ticket still valid? |
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Yes, a ticket purchased at TRU is valid in all Lots, except as noted below:
- Tickets purchased at McGill On-Campus Housing are NOT valid in TRU Lots.
- Tickets are not transferrable from one vehicle to another.
- Purchased tickets do not apply to metered parking.
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| Q2 |
I purchased a ticket at McGill On-Campus Housing. Is it valid in TRU Lots? |
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No. Tickets purchased at McGill On-Campus Housing are NOT valid in TRU Lots. |
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| Q3 |
I heard that TRU doesn't tow vehicles for parking infractions. Is that true? |
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Absolutely not. 143 vehicleswere impounded between September 2005 to August 2006. If the remedy for a parking violation is impoundment, a tow truck will be summoned without hesitation. For further information on fines and impoundment, refer to the Parking Guide. |
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| Q4 |
Are there alternatives to parking on campus? |
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Yes, TRU is served by scheduled Transit service. For Transit information, see www.busonline.ca/regions/kam/schedules/. Students enjoy unlimited access to Transit through U-Pass. For details on U-Pass, see http://www.trusu.ca/index.php?section_id=28. A carpooling service is also available through www.carpool.ca. Other alternatives include riding your bicycle or walking to campus. |
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| Q5 |
I can never find a parking spot. Why not? |
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Finding parking where you want, when you want it does pose a challenge. The peak demand for parking coincides with peak periods for classes. The peak periods are Tuesday through Thursday. Demand for parking is lowest on Friday. Changes introduced to TRU's classroom scheduling will result in a levelling of classroom demand, which will relieve some of the parking congestion. |
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| Q6 |
How can I improve the odds of finding a parking spot? |
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Time of day is a key factor affecting the availability of parking. Given that many of the prime locations are full by mid-morning, arriving early or going directly to a lot at the perimeter of campus such as N or W will improve your chances of finding a parking spot immediately. |
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| Q7 |
How long does it take to get around campus? |
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To assist in optimizing your daily commute from various points on campus, refer to the travel time estimator . Rather than circling an already full lot looking for the elusive empty stall, it may be advantageous to park in a less congested lot and walk to your destination. The travel time estimator allows you to determine your best strategy. |
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| Q8 |
How many parking stalls are there on campus? |
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There are over 2,200 parking stalls available at TRU. Refer to the detailed inventory for the specifics of each parking lot. |
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| Q10 |
Does McGill On-Campus Housing offer parking for non-residents? |
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Yes. Daily parking is available for 38 vehicles. For current rates and availability, call the Central Rez office at 372-7778or visit www.trustudenthousing.com/price.shtml. |
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| Q11 |
When a department sends a proposal for renovations and it is approved...say a job less than$25,000, where does that money come from? |
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The budget for space renovations is administered by Facilities, with input from the space renovations committee. A department may wish to upgrade their office furniture or install specialized equipment at the time of the renovation. If so, then the department would be responsible for funding those aspects of the project. Facilities is responsible for supplying office furniture for new positions, but not for replacement furniture. Facilities does not have responsibility to fund specialized departmental equipment. For information on how to prepare a space renovation proposal, refer to Administrative Policy ADM 18-0 .
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| Q12 |
I need replacement furniture for my office. How do I arrange this and who pays for it? |
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Generally speaking, furniture for new positions is provided and paid for by Facilities Services. Replacement furniture for existing positions is funded through your own department. To purchase replacement furniture, submit a purchase requisition to the Purchasing Department.
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| Q13 |
What if I need vehicle assistance? Need fuel? Keys locked in vehicle? Dead battery? Flat tire? Need a tow? |
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Parker Pete - Motorist Assistance Program. Simply call toll-free at 1-877-771-PETE (7383). Impark offers complimentary services to Impark customers. **If a tow is required, Impark will arrange the tow; however, the cost will be borne by the customer.** |