Photo voice project- CSULA Parking related issues by Professor Didarloo

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Didarloo — 2024-11-13 21:42:44 UTC

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Limited Choices for Daily Time Limits

eburnet — 2024-11-14 01:28:58 UTC

A screenshot of the campus parking app is shown. This image shows how Cal State LA limits the options for daily parking permits and only allows you to choose 4 or 8 hours. This affects the community because it forces students to pay more money or risk getting a ticket if they only want to park for the actual time they are on campus. This situation exists because the school is taking advantage of the students. To fix this we can offer more options so students only have to pay for the hours they need.

Unnecessary Advertisements

eburnet — 2024-11-14 01:31:28 UTC

A screenshot of an advertisement on the campus parking app is shown. This image shows how Cal State LA is using a required platform to try and get students to spend money. This affects students because these pop-ups lead to ads where students can spend unnecessary money. This situation might exist because of companies wanting to advertise to students. To fix this we can get rid of ads or put links to resources instead.

Charlene Garma - Concrete slabs not aligned in parking spaces

charlenebgarma — 2024-11-14 01:35:03 UTC

This photo shows the concrete slab not aligned with the parking space in Structure C. Due to this, individuals are not provided with the accurate sense of space when their car is getting close to the wall. Individuals may even hit these concrete slabs, which may cause further issues to them and their car, for example, being late to class or events on campus or some damages to their vehicle. Students at Cal State LA should not have to think about the inconveniences that may be caused due to these concrete slabs not being aligned. We can voice this concern to the school to possibly provide funding and their support in fixing these concrete slabs so that students are provided with the accurate spacing that they need to park adequately throughout the day.

Thomas Hernandez: Motorcycle parking

2024-11-14 01:38:58 UTC

We see here in picture number one that there is minimal space for Motorcycle parking. This should be a concerning factor because if all the other available parking for motorcycle parking is taken, someone must park in the small space. It can cause drivers with sedan cars or SUVs to hit the motorcycle, damaging the vehicles involved. This affects the parking situation on campus because parking can be difficult to find, and there should be more available parking for motorcycles.

I think what can be done about it is that there should be more spaces in different sections of the parking lot for motorcycles. This picture was taken on parking structure E

Justin Torres Limited Bicycle Stations

2024-11-14 01:39:48 UTC

Non EV car parked in EV spot (this is Amelia Dreier it would not let me log in)

2024-11-14 01:41:17 UTC

Justin Torres Electric Car stations taking up space

2024-11-14 01:41:20 UTC

Thomas Hernandez: Motorcycle parking

2024-11-14 01:41:25 UTC

In the second image we see a designated space for motorcycles. It is the only section that is available in parking lot A. The issue that is shown here is whether this section of the motorcycle parking is full. The person driving the motorcycle must find another designated section for motorcycle parking. Something that can be done is that you could place more designated motorcycle sections throughout the parking lot so that there is more availability. This relates to daily commuters who use a motorcycle as a means of transportation to get to school. This would allow more parking to be available. This picture was taken in parking lot structure E

broken parking booth

2024-11-14 01:41:28 UTC

:In this picture we can see a broken parking permit booth, which eventually makes it hard for students who park on this floor to pay for their parking for the day. This picture was taken in section E on the 5th floor. This picture relates to us as students because it makes our life harder for us the students when we are in a rush and need to pay for our day permit. The concern about this is that some students may not know how to pay for their parking permit over the phone and they only know how to do it through the booth and with a broken booth this may require them to go to another floor which wastes more of their time and can potentially cause them to be late to class or even get a ticket. Something we can do to fix this issue is to fix the booth or change it for a new one that works and will be available for the students who park in the 5th floor in structure E.

Parking Time Availability

2024-11-14 01:42:56 UTC

This photo was taken in Parking Lot B. This photo addresses the issue of students only being able to park in this area after 5:00pm. What if a student is running late and has a class at 5:00pm and has arrived to campus at 4:45pm and cannot park at this parking lot which is the closest to their next class. Therefore, the student needs to park further out and be late to their class. This relates to my life because I find this unfair and inconvenient to my schedule as I cannot park at this parking lot when I have a class that is close to this parking lot. To resolve this issue, we can ask the university to allow students to park here at earlier times. This situation exists and is a concern because many students have classes earlier in the day and having the ability to park at this parking lot earlier in the day helps students have access to a parking lot closest to their class.

Inconvenient access to permit booths.

2024-11-14 01:43:14 UTC

In this image , we see a parking permit booth stationed at the far end of the parking lot. What is happening here, is showing the lack of access to these booths in such a large spaced area. This is parking lot 5, right in front of LACHSA. This is relative to our lives here at Cal State LA as it showcases the inefficiency of these booths. They are located far apart from one another and sometimes not in service. Thus, creating the difficulty of accessing parking permits and resulting in parking violations. We can create online access to parking permits and/or add more booths.

Stephanie Pascual (Parking machine prices at Cal State LA)

2024-11-14 01:43:22 UTC

We see a parking machine that shows the prices of the day in a parking lot C in Cal State LA university. What is really happening is that there are different prices in which you choose to pay a certain amount if you are parked during the day, however if you are staying in campus for less than one hour you still need to pay for four hours of parking gives no other choices rather than the ones seen. This relates to our lives because we pay for parking anywhere, we go but sometimes parking is free in other places. This situation is concerning because most students need to be paying for parking every single time they come to school, and the prices don’t seem to be high but if you come to school everyday it adds up to how much you are paying for parking on a weekly basis. What we can do about it is include more times, for example 30 min 1$ or 1 hour $2 etc. Giving the students more options in parking.

Milagros Romero cone divider issue

2024-11-14 01:43:26 UTC

In this image there are white cons attached to the floor dividing the entry way and the exit way to the parking structure. This photo was taken at Elac. This parking structure is used every day by students and staff. The strength would be that you cannot get those cons easily removed since they are attached to the floor. People will be more aware and not run them over to easy.

Car without handicap pass parked in handicap spot (Amelia Dreier again)

2024-11-14 01:43:29 UTC

Loading/Ride Share Area

2024-11-14 01:43:58 UTC

In the image above, we see the crosswalk that connects LACHSA and Cal State LA campus’ parking lot 6. This crosswalk leads to the grassy area next to the sign that displays parking lot 6 and sidewalk that is painted red. This area becomes congested with students who come from both sides of the campus (downstairs and upstairs) and are waiting to get picked up. However, this is not a loading/ride share area. Cars park on the red sidewalk area which is reserved for emergency vehicles. This concern exists because the campus lacks loading/ride share designated areas. We can create more of these areas throughout campus.

No Handicap/Disability Parking Space

2024-11-14 01:44:03 UTC

This photo is taken at the beginning/front of parking lot B at Cal State LA. There are no parking spaces for disability/handicap drivers. What we do see is parking spaces for reserved parking permit drivers. I believe this is unacceptable as students/staff with a disability/handicap that require easier access to and from their car and classes have no parking spaces available to them. This concern exists because we have staff and students that require a disability/handicap parking space in Parking Lot B. This issue can be resolved by removing or reducing the parking space for reserved parking and replacing them with handicap/disability parking.

A picture of the #2139 that never changes no matter if there are more or less spaces

2024-11-14 01:44:19 UTC

We can see the number 2139 in this image. The main floor/third floor of structure E is where this photo was taken. This is relevant to our lives since it might have an impact on us when we search for parking and none is available. There could be more than 2139 parking spaces and the number remains the same, but there could also be fewer than 2139 parking spaces and someone would be looking for parking and there would be no spots left. Because the number stated 2139, they might believe there were some available spots when there aren't any. This is why this situation is concerning. We may address that by hiring someone to keep an eye on the locations and check the number and adjust it, or simply leave it fixed so that it fluctuates when more or less spots become available.

Sarah Cortez (Street Parking)

2024-11-14 01:44:49 UTC

This image depicts a street sign indicating the need for a parking permit. It highlights that Cal State LA's parking regulations extend beyond campus boundaries. This is relevant to students who may not purchase on-campus parking permits for personal reasons. Despite this choice, they may still incur parking expenses due to the requirement for licenses in surrounding areas. This situation likely exists due to the high demand for parking in the areas surrounding Cal State LA. The university may have implemented permitted parking in these areas to ensure that residents and local businesses have priority access to parking spaces. The school could potentially Expand on-campus parking options..

Single payment box.

2024-11-14 01:44:56 UTC

The image shows the single payment box available in lot C., Located across Luckamn, one of the main, most accessible parking lots. Usually there are lines of students trying to pay at the same time and causes delays for students to arrive to class on time. The only other way to pay is through your phone and some may not have access to a phone. It would be helpful to set up automatic parking paper ticket dispenser and have the option to pay for parking at the time of exiting.

Parking for Cal State LA

2024-11-14 01:45:51 UTC

Parking Pricing too high for Cal State LA

Stephanie Pascual (parking permit for semester)

2024-11-14 01:45:54 UTC

What we see here is a picture of a parking permit of a semester for Cal State LA in parking lot C. What is really happening here is that we are looking at how much is a semester worth for those who have cars and come driving to school. This relates to our lives because as students we must pay this much every semester if we drive to school and is expensive. This situation is concerning because why if we are students instead of parking being free, they want us to pay for parking every semester and the price is high, what if we can’t afford to pay it what can we do then. What we can do about this is having students get affordable or free parking permits for the semester.

Parking near the hill - Lizbeth Cuevas

2024-11-14 01:46:05 UTC

This photo was taken at the parking lot in Salazar Hall. A concrete ramp is on a hill from the parking lot to campus. The parking spots that are close by to the ramp are not specifically for people with disabilities. This should be a concern for everyone because people with disabilities have to park far away from the ramp, making it difficult for them to make it over the small hill onto campus. To solve this problem, parking spaces for people with disabilities should be added near the ramp.

Charlene Garma - No visible yield/stop signs along intersections in the parking lot.

charlenebgarma — 2024-11-14 01:48:53 UTC

This photo shows the yield notice on the ground, but not posted anywhere else in Structure B. Often, drivers are speeding through these intersections, and it creates a hazard for other drivers as well as pedestrians walking to and from the parking lot. This issue creates distress to other individuals while getting to and from Cal State LA, and all people should feel safe entering and exiting the parking lots, whether while driving or walking. We can voice these concerns to the school and request that visible yield, and even stop signs also be posted on the walls along intersections like the one shown.

Milagros Romero parking lot entry way

2024-11-14 01:51:11 UTC

In this image you see orange cons being used to divide the entryway and the exit. This picture was taken at Cal State LA parking lot C. This area is very busy and people may get frustrated and get off and easily move the orange cones, or even if they run over the cons will not be in a straight line. This issue can be a hazard if cons are ever moved because people may try and go right or go the wrong way. We can get cons that go attached to the floor and are not easily removed.

Sarah Cortez (full parking)

2024-11-14 01:55:47 UTC

This image of a full parking lot at Cal State LA highlights the limited parking available on campus, a challenge that directly impacts us as students. This scarcity creates several issues in our daily lives, such as difficulty finding parking, potential tardiness or missed classes, and the financial burden of seeking off-campus parking. This situation likely arises from a combination of factors, including high enrollment, limited space for expansion, and increased car ownership. While challenging, advocating for expanded parking facilities could be one potential solution to alleviate these issues.

Parking lot at capacity

2024-11-14 01:56:00 UTC

In this picture we see that the parking lot looks full. The photo was taken at CSULA in parking lot C and when it was taken the parking lot was at capacity having no spaces available. This relates to our lives because we are students at CSULA and some of us have to drive to campus and use these structures. This concern exists because we are paying for parking passes that are very expensive and it is difficult to find parking on most days. We can make lots around campus accessible for everyone.

Electric Vehicles given priority

2024-11-14 01:56:45 UTC

In this photo we can see that there are electric vehicle parking as soon as you drive into the structure. The photo was taken at CSULA in parking lot E and it shows that the first available are on accessible for electric vehicles and strictly only to them. This concern exists because there should be accessible first. We should make those spaces available for accessible parking and not give electric vehicles priority.

Parking in red zone near pick-up/drop-off exit

apreci39 — 2024-11-14 02:08:28 UTC

In this photo it shows a car parked in the red zone of the pick-up/drop-off area because there is no room for them to park and wait. The person is parked illegally, and the security or parking enforcement have to come by and make them move. This can cause traffic backups in the small pick-up/drop-off area and cause issues for others that are trying to get in or out. This issue exists because individuals park where they are not supposed to. To fix this situation we can put signs up that say to not exceed a certain time of waiting or parking in the pick-up/drop off area or have a person directing traffic during busy hours.

Empty parking spaces

2024-11-14 02:08:47 UTC

In photograph 1, there is an empty parking space specifically indicated for clean air/van pool/ Electric vehicles. There are several spaces not used in parking structure E, that take up the front parking spaces of each level. As a student of CSULA, I am constantly having to make accommodation in my decisions about where to park, due to a lack of closer spaces for fuel-powered vehicles. I would either have to park at the highest level or lowest level to receive a space close to the walkway. Parking spaces indicated for clean air/van pool/EV should be limited because most of the spaces are empty.

Empty charging units

2024-11-14 02:09:47 UTC

In photograph 2, there are multiple parking spaces of charging stations in parking structure E, on level 2. On all levels there are front spaces dedicated to electric vehicle needs or convenience. Parking structure E does not have any handicapped parking spaces on any level. The only special accommodation made in structure E is charging units. The Parking structure located in front of structure E only has a few spaces indicated to handicapped drivers. There is an overload of electric vehicle spaces available in structure E that is empty most of the time. There should be several spaces on the ground level dedicated for handicapped personnel instead of charging stations that will not be used.

Cars parking in the pick-up/ drop-off and causing traffic backup

apreci39 — 2024-11-14 02:10:02 UTC

In this photo it shows the line for the pick-up/ drop-off area at 8:30pm going all the way down the street. Individuals that are parking in the small drop-off area sometimes block the entrance or they park their car and get out. When people park their car to go into a building or get out to wait for someone it causes the line to build up and the other cars have to be parked farther down. This can cause difficulty for handicapped individuals that can’t have their vehicle stop in the designated place. What we can do to solve this problem is to have parking enforcement come more frequently to make sure people aren’t parked inside the pick-up/drop-off area and encourage them to drive around and come back if the person they are waiting for is not out yet.

lack of bicycle/motorcycle parking

2024-11-14 02:11:23 UTC

This picture was taken in front of the Golden Eagle. We see that in Cal State LA there is a lack of bicycle parking spaces and motorcycle spaces to park is limited, we know that not all students can afford or have a vehicle and that can be for many reasons they would rather use a bicycle because is more economic and have benefit also for a student to not delay in reaching classes or meetings. For this reason, it is important to address this issue and take it in account the creation of more bicycle areas all around campus which do not take up a lot of space and can be very helpful for students who use bicycles or motorcycles as transportation to school.

Unfair Parking Rates

mmungar2 — 2024-11-14 02:34:11 UTC

This image shows a screenshot of the CSULA parking app “PayByPhone” To park on campus students must pay for a permit on the app or at a meter at a parking structure. The app displays rates for one hour and two hour parking both set at $4.40. This affects our lives as anyone parking on campus must pay for parking and the cost of a semester parking permit is pricey making it impractical for those who don’t have class daily. These students prefer to pay for a daily parking permit instead. However, having the same rate for every option seems unfair. A student attending a one hour class has to pay the same as someone parking for four hours. A solution could be to offer more flexible parking options such as offering permits each with their own rate or lowering the rate for the semester permit. This solution would provide fair pricing on parking time and make it more accessible.

Unsafe Parking

mmungar2 — 2024-11-14 02:38:05 UTC

This image shows an area between King Hall and the Music building, showing two cars waiting at an undesignated pick up area. The cars have their emergency lights on and are waiting to pick someone up blocking traffic on a narrow street. This impacts our lives as there is high foot traffic near these buildings with students entering and exiting the surrounding areas. Cars waiting in an undesignated area can the risk of traffic, collisions, or harm to pedestrians. A solution for this is to create a designated pick up area closer to Parking Structure C to accommodate those getting picked up near King Hall and surrounding buildings.

High Cost of Parking Permits (Jasmine Moran)

2024-11-14 03:17:13 UTC

This picture is a screenshot from the Cal State LA parking and transportation website. This picture demonstrates the high cost of the Cal State LA parking permit, which is $110.00 per semester, with a required parking occupancy tax. Additionally, if students choose the 30-day permit, there is a $55.00 base fee with the required 10% parking occupancy tax imposed by the City of Los Angeles, bringing the total to $60.50. In contrast, community colleges like Mt. San Antonio College offer a more affordable permit rate for the semester, requiring students to pay only $55.00. This issue relates to Cal State LA students because it causes them to pay a high expense to park at school, limiting their affordability to pay for other necessities. This issue also significantly impacts low-income students, forcing them to make difficult financial decisions, such as working more hours or taking on additional debt to cover parking costs. This issue can be addressed by organizing a student-faculty meeting to advocate or negotiate for reduced parking permit rates that are affordable for all students. Another approach is advocating for Cal State LA to offer the option to pay their permits monthly instead of the total amount upfront.

Academic Holds for unpaid citations.

2024-11-14 03:18:07 UTC

The image demonstrates the Holds for unpaid parking citations at Cal State LA. The policy states that an academic hold will be placed on student accounts if unpaid tickets exist. This can affect access to transcripts, grades, diplomas, and DMV vehicle registration renewal. Parking enforcement should give at least one warning before fining students.

No free-short term visitor parking (Jasmine Moran)

2024-11-14 03:20:43 UTC

This picture is a screenshot from the Cal State LA parking and transportation website. This picture demonstrates how Cal State LA does not provide designated visitor parking areas that offer free short-term parking, which community colleges like Mt. San Antonio provide. Instead, visitors must purchase a one-day or an event parking permit for $10, including the 10% parking occupancy tax. This issue relates to students', faculty, and family members' lives because it limits accessibility for visitors who may want to quickly drop off or pick up students, attend meetings, or participate in events. This parking issue poses a concern because the lack of free parking makes it costly for family members, faculty, and students to visit campus briefly, adding an unnecessary expense and inconvenience. This issue can be addressed by students advocating for the establishment of designated free visitor parking areas around the Cal State LA campus.

Full Parking... "Parking Permit ONLY" parking (Structure E)

acastr162 — 2024-11-14 04:00:23 UTC

This photograph shows a packed parking lot full of student vehicles in Calstate LA. However, what is not shown is that each one of these cars was required to pay a parking permit worth around $250 per semester or daily passes almost exceeding more than $10 a day. This was taken in the Structure E lot, but regulations apply to every lot around campus (A-E). The connection between this photo and our lives as students is that we are forced to comply with these rules for the sake of not being punished for failed payments. Concerns begin to arise when students are told to pay permits to park on campus and then attend courses that they are also paying for. If completely terminating permits for students and staff attending the university is not possible, suggesting a more inexpensive fee for permits and daily passes would be greatly appreciated.

Empty Top floor and Reserved row for Clean Air and E-Vehicles near the exits

acastr162 — 2024-11-14 04:45:01 UTC

This photograph shows us a pretty empty top parking floor, with a row of empty, clean air and EV parking closest to the elevator and stairs. However, notice that the parking structure still has some students parked on top of the structure. I want to clarify that this parking structure still requires students to pay for a parking permit or pass to avoid being ticketed or towed (Structure E). We no longer have to just worry about paying our permits, but we must take into consideration potential citations for parking in spots that were “not intended” for gas-combustible engines. This dilemma relates to student life because we have no say in these potential consequences if we make a mistake in the future. Concerns begin to exist from this factor because, now, we are required to make sure we do not make a mistake as simple as parking in the wrong spot of an empty structure. Let alone a parking structure we are paying high prices every semester for just to avoid getting additional tickets. If we are required to pay for permits, then the spots labeled Clean Air/EV should go away to give every permit holder a fair chance to have access to closer parking spots as well.

Full parking lots

2024-11-14 05:06:50 UTC

The first picture shows a parking lot at Cal State. La, it’s the fourth floor of the structure, A and it’s showing that the building structure is still really full where people are still trying to find parking. This is relevant to our lives because even though we have parking permits, people are still struggling to find parking structures, making them late for their classes. This raises concern because a lot of people have to go around in circles, looking for parking just to get to class, and sometimes they end up being late to classes because they couldn’t find parking. Ways that they can solve this are by advertising the other buildings; if some people don’t know exactly where or how to get there, they won’t know where other parking places are. The university can help people find other parking for students.

parking pass

2024-11-14 05:11:02 UTC

In this picture, we can see the amount that Cal State LA students pay for a semester of parking. This is a parking pass that a student pays for just parking in a structure that doesn't have a guarantee spot. You still have to look for parking when coming to campus. It relates to our lives because 1000s of college students are paying over 200 dollars just for being able to park on campus. This is a concern because not everyone can afford this parking pass, and when they can, they still need to look for parking, which makes them late even if they get there on time. Things the school can do is lower the price for the parking pass as they increased it by 10% .

parking regulations - Lizbeth Cuevas

2024-11-14 05:26:10 UTC

This screenshot is the parking regulations on the campus website. The highlighted part states, “Purchase of a permit does NOT guarantee a parking space at any given time on campus.” This is disappointing because parking permits are very expensive and it does not guarantee a parking space. Students feel frustrated because they do not have the finances to pay for a permit. This can cause the student and staff to be late to class or not show up. To solve this problem, the electric vehicle parking spaces should be removed because an unnecessary amount is empty most of the time. The cost of the parking permits should also be lower.

Paybyphone

2024-11-14 06:25:58 UTC

For the first picture we see a receipt of a parking daily pass located on 4129 parking lot at Cal State LA. What’s happening is that we see that some students pay by phone for a daily pass and pay more through this paying method. In the picture you see it costs $9.05 for one day but when you go to the cal state la permit page it says $8.80. This relates to our lives because many students are paying more throughout the semester through this paying method and it’s a problem because many students sometimes don’t carry cash or they’re physical credit cards to pay on the booth so they pay through “paybyphone”. Something we can do is adding another paying method onto the paying booths to avoid unnecessary fees through these different payment methods. Adding “apple pay”

Permit fees

2024-11-14 06:26:53 UTC

Now, on image 2 we see this chart full of different parking permit costs throughout semesters. The fall semester costs for 2024 was $220 plus fees ($22) . It's $242. This affects many students attending college because the majority might not have the money to be able to afford $220 every semester which then impacts students with no permits and they sometimes get unnecessary tickets because either they’re daily passes expire after 4 minutes and they get a ticket of $70. I think what we could do is lowering the prices of every semester.

Emilsa Hernandez

2024-11-18 23:50:14 UTC

This picture was taken on the website of Cal State LA Parking Transportation The left side of the picture demonstrates student parking fees of 2024-2025 per semester it demonstrates the permit type offered at CAL STATE LA and the total permit cost of each is very high for example fall semester is $242.00 and spring semester is $242 not including summer and winters session if students decide to attend the cost is significant high because including taxes of 10% it adds up in high cost and is a concern for faculties and students who may already face financial challenges.

Moreover, the right side of the image demonstrates for those students who need a U-Pass policy that once the has been made the purchase there are no refunds if any circumstances or changes that a student faces they will not be able to get a refund and money can be a loss for them, students must have their right to ask and be provided with a refund if not need a U-pass anymore by any circumstances of a life event change

Allyson - Parking Payment Issue

2024-11-19 00:49:23 UTC

The parking ticket price may be high for students. 242 dollars may seem a lot for students, especially for those who have other expenses that must be supported, such as gas, car maintenance, food, family support, and more. Perhaps parking payment can be friendlier for students to afford.

Victoria Sepulveda - Drop off location

2024-11-19 00:51:20 UTC

This image shows the drop off location in front of the Cal State LA Student Union. In the image you can see that there are many cars crowding the area and driving lanes which causes traffic for students. This relates to our lives because I am a student on campus, we keep arriving to school with lanes being packed and possibly causing a collision when switching lanes. This concern exists because it can be a hazard for pedestrians getting picked up and drivers who need to get to class on time. We can talk to the department of parking reinforcement and tell them to add another drop off or pick up location or move the location next to the biology building where it is empty most of the time.

Victoria Sepulveda- Parking Fees

2024-11-19 00:54:25 UTC

This is a screenshot from CSULA website. In the image you are able to see all the prices for parking permits for students which are very high. This related to me because I am a student who attends in person classes and needs to pay for parking everyday. This is a concern for students because the rates are very high and other universities or colleges don’t pay for parking or the semester parking pass cost less. Many students can not afford to pay this pass so they pay a daily pass. We can speak to the department of parking reinforcement and show them proof of how many students come to class on the daily and see if they can lower the price. We can also compare how much other colleges charge for parking compared to CSULA.

Allyson - Intersection issue

2024-11-19 00:56:51 UTC

In the picture is a three-way intersection. The issue is while parking, this may cause collisions and can be improved by adding traffic enforcers to supervise. Especially for those who may be rushing to get into the parking lot, at least there would be supervision.

Lack of proper bicycle stations

2024-11-19 01:23:55 UTC

This image shows a bicycle next to a chalkboard in a classroom. This image shows that proper secure biking stations are not available throughout the Cal State La campus. This relates to our lives because biking is an important and healthy transportation system that has numerous benefits. More bike stations in secure locations can bring more exposure that may allow students to see that biking to campus is a safe option.

Lack of motorcycle stations

2024-11-19 01:26:35 UTC

The image shows a group of motorcycles that are parked in a far corner next to a building. This is not a proper designated place for parking for motorcycles. This spot is extremely limited and does not allow students who have motorcycles to us them as transportation. This might suggest that the Cal State La university does not support or see value in the transportation that motorcycles provide. A proper motorcycle station should be in a suitable space in a parking structure rather than some corner near a building.

Allyson - Parking Lot C Issue

allysonanastacio — 2024-11-21 00:49:01 UTC

This image highlights safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians in the parking lot. The dim lighting makes visibility difficult, increasing the risk of accidents as vehicles move in and out of parking spots. When drivers ignore the 5 mph speed limit and "zoom" through, it raises the chance of collisions with cars trying to exit their spots or pedestrians walking to and from their vehicles. This photo show the importance of creating safer, well-lit, and more controlled environments to ensure that everyone can navigate the parking lot without fear of accidents or unsafe conditions. It calls for improved lighting, better enforcement of speed limits, and measures to make this shared space safer for all.