Robert SlipkovichProfessional WritingProfessor BryantOctober 7, 2010The Parking Dilemma: A Social and Business ViewSince I arrived in sunny south Florida, parking issues, specifically at the University of SouthFlorida, have been a problem for myself and friends. Laws dictate that parking in an inappropriate spotwarrants a citation (at USF), fine, or the towing of one's car. In my opinion, parking spaces are not the problem that afflicts students at this institution.As my grandfather would say, “It's better to be early than on time for an appointment.” Hisstatement still echoes in my head to this day. I hate being late; plain and simple. I'm the type of personthat arrives fifteen minutes early to any event. Whether the venue is parking on campus or simply goingout to meet a friend, I will always arrive early. Living in a culture where life has sped up exponentiallyin the past century, it is sensible that arriving early to park would be the most cogent solution whenfinding a parking spot. However, my generation is under the impression that we need everything nowand that waiting is simply out of line. I can agree with this statement and don't blame anyone who maythink in that mindset especially because it is factual. Technology, specifically the internet, has given people the ability to live quickly and get things done fast.When it comes to parking, the University of South Florida clearly has a problem at hand. Butwho is to blame? Parking officers, campus officials, and student government boards have all pointedthe finger at one another in an attempt to decipher who is at fault. Instead of playing the “blame game”,officials who are directly involved in the parking conflicts on campus should collaborate and study thetraffic patterns in order to find a solution. Arriving to class early is my only suggestion to combat this problem. The probability of finding a parking spot by arriving early is exponentially increased and thechance of being late to class is decreased. Student's don't want to be told when they should come to
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If parking charges were implemented - or if they already exist were set at a level to ensure supply and demand were equated then you would never have a problem finding a space. If a university cant solve its parking problems its not a good advert for the intellectual rigour of the establishment!
I find that paying over $100 a semester for a parking pass is a substantial amount of money in order to park on campus. I assert that the lack of parking for one of the largest schools in the United States is a problem that needs to be addressed. But as forementioned in my essay, money is the reason that nothing is being done to help the student(s).