Development plans, and population growth, coupled with the implementation of the car-free zone, are expected to impact parking capacity. Effective and properly utilized parking will support the needs of the campus more sustainably. Lehigh will implement a parking strategy to accommodate demand sustainably.
Goals
- Increase parking efficiency by taking advantage of currently under-utilized parking areas.
- Upgrade our parking facilities to comply with ADA guidelines supported by a transit service.
- Limit vehicular access and parking throughout the core campus and establish the car-free zone.
- Remove parking while limiting access of cars and service trucks throughout the primary pedestrian campus routes.
- Maximize the efficiency of existing parking supply and reducing the reliance on the personal vehicle by assigning every parking permit issued to only one (1) specific location (location-based parking).
- Continually assess parking demand on the Asa Packer Campus and encourage use of commuter parking areas to reduce demand.
- Partner with the City of Bethlehem and lease parking from the City as required by demand to provide parking inventory within walkable distance to Asa Packer Campus.
- Offer designated parking zones to faculty and staff.
- Reduce the number of students with vehicles through effective transportation alternatives.