Parking Crisis Solved

Map of New Parking Garage 

By Bee Tree:

TAMPA, FL - The University of Tampa recently decided to adjust the Ferman Center of the Arts construction plan to incorporate a 16 level parking garage. The change in plans was a direct result of student and faculty outrage due to the overselling of parking passes for the Fall 2019 semester.

“This is a fantastic addition to the campus,” said Walt Pseudo, a student at the University of Tampa. “I strongly agree that parking is the largest issue that UT has and nothing, not even student safety, should take precedence.”

The additional parking is estimated to cost the university $128 million. The payment will come from the university's trust fund according to UT’s interim treasurer, Michael Moolah. 

“We have money,” said Moolah. “Have you seen those palm trees on campus? You think those just grow there? No, those are exotic palm trees specially grown for our campus. I worked hard to get those trees. Money isn’t an issue for us.”   

Even with the addition of 16 new parking levels, some students believe that it won’t be enough. One student, Frank-Amir-Klein-Elliot, a math major at UT, said that the new plan will exclude some students.   

“There are around 10,000 students that attend the University of Tampa. Excluding freshman who aren't allowed to have cars, that leaves 8,000 students. On average, each parking floor has 144 parking spaces. Now multiply that by 16 and you get 2,304. Then add on the 3,500 pre-existing spots and you get 5,800 parking spots,” said Elliot. “Where are the other 2,200 people expected to park?” 

The Ferman building was scheduled to be completed in the Spring 2019 semester, but now will be pushed back to the Fall 2022 semester. 

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