As part of a pilot program, Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) will provide transportation to and from Science Square and the North Avenue Research Area (NARA) via the OnDemand Stingerette service from Monday, May 11, through Friday, Aug. 7. During this time, the Stinger shuttle bus will not service this area via its normal fixed route. Riders will now need to request a ride on the Stingerette using the TransLoc mobile app. This service will function the same as the nighttime OnDemand Stingerette service. 

The top team was again GTRI’s Thighs, a group of 10 riders from the Georgia Tech Research Institute that collectively biked more than 6,000 miles during the challenge. Francisco Valdes, a senior research engineer at GTRI, was the top rider for the second year in a row, logging 1,812 miles. 

Alexa Harter, director of GTRI’s Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory, was the team’s top encourager and ranked third on her team for distance. 

“The contest ranks how many people you’ve encouraged to participate,” she said. “I love Biketober, so I’m eager to tell people how great it is. Through sharing how much I enjoy it, a lot of other people decided to sign up.”  

The Biketober challenge takes place each October as a way to encourage cycling in the area. This year, 2,643 riders participated and biked 326,934 miles. Their trips for commuting, transportation, fun, and fitness equated to keeping nearly 46,201 pounds of carbon dioxide that would have been emitted via other transportation methods out of the atmosphere. “There are just so many wonderful aspects of biking — the positive environmental impact, building exercise into your day, and getting to see and participate in the city instead of being stuck in a car,” Harter said.  

She says the Atlanta area is a great starting point for beginner cyclists looking to build confidence.  

“The current bike infrastructure makes it easier to get up to speed slowly. There are places like the Beltline Westside Trail that don't have a lot of people, allowing you to get more comfortable on a bike. Once you get the hang of it, there is no shortage of places to ride,” she said. 

Looking ahead, Harter says GTRI will participate in Biketober again next fall, as will many other Georgia Tech teams. 

“You can expect GTRI’s Thighs to be back in 2026. Biketober is something we all look forward to — what better excuse to ride a bike all month?” 

Propel ATL, metro Atlanta's premier micromobility advocacy organization, hosted its annual Blinkie Awards ceremony on May 9, celebrating achievements in micromobility and pedestrian initiatives in Atlanta. Georgia Tech was honored with a Blinkie Award for Institutional Leadership in Mobility.  

Georgia Tech was first awarded Gold status in 2016 as part of an elite group and has been renewed at that (second highest) level for two cycles. "We're happy to again be recognized as a Gold-level bike-friendly university, the only one in Georgia," said Lisa Safstrom, campus transportation planner. "The Institute's progress in providing high-quality bike and micromobility infrastructure and programs to encourage and support safe riding has earned us this designation, and we look forward to making continuous improvements and achieving platinum status in the next cycle, when projects that are currently under construction and our planned amenities have been implemented."

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) collaborates with Planning, Design, and Construction (both units within Infrastructure and Sustainability) to support biking to and on campus safely. PTS partners with Propel ATL (the Atlanta region's bike and micromobility advocacy organization) to provide monthly in-person bike classes/rides led by certified League of American Bicyclist instructors. This started in the summer of 2022 and the program is constantly being refined to best serve the campus community. The department also offers a free online bike/scooter safety class (12-minute YouTube video); those who complete the course and a follow-up quiz can receive a free helmet. PTS also coordinates with the Georgia Tech Police Department, other departments throughout campus, and Institute Communications to help get the word out about riding safely.

Learn more about bicycling on campus at pts.gatech.edu/bicycling.

Rules of the Road 

In keeping with its mission to protect the campus community, GTPD is expanding its education efforts to ensure that users understand the rules of the road, primarily that operating a micromobility vehicle — defined as bicycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric skateboards — carries many of the same responsibilities as a car.  

• Micromobility vehicles are considered to be vehicles by state law and cannot be used on sidewalks or in pedestrian crosswalks. If you are crossing the street with a micromobility vehicle, you should step off and walk it across the crosswalk.  
• When operating a micromobility vehicle, you must follow the rules of the road, obeying posted signs, traffic lights, and emergency personnel.  
• You must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.  
• Georgia's hands-free law also applies to micromobility vehicles, meaning you cannot use your cellphone while riding.  
• Operating micromobility vehicles under the influence can result in DUI charges.  
• Park your micromobility vehicle near a bike rack and away from the street or walkways.  

Posted speed limits apply to micromobility vehicles, and while most do not reach high speeds, Capt. Walton said the department has observed students adding extra voltage to scooters and e-bikes to increase speed.  

"We don't put anything past our engineers," he said.  

The ordinances that govern the use of these vehicles on campus are not developed by Georgia Tech but rather by the City of Atlanta, meaning violations carry the same penalty as most traffic tickets.  

"We want students to know that the exact violation you're committing is the exact violation that a car would commit, and the fine is the same price. If you fail to stop at a stop sign in a vehicle, it would cost you about $250 a ticket. It is the same if you do it on a scooter or a bicycle,” he said. 

GTPD hopes to use education to promote safety. In addition to expanding its Communications team, GTPD is coordinating conversations with campus organizations and departments to reach students, faculty, and staff. A comprehensive campus education plan is also in the works that will promote micro-mobility safety year-round online and across campus with digital and physical signage.  

Propel ATL’s Georgia Tech Community courses offer cyclists of all skill levels the opportunity to learn the rules of the road in a safe and supportive environment. The last class of the year will be on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Register here.

Safe Practices 

Capt. Walton emphasized that all campus community members, including faculty and staff, must abide by the law and are subject to citation. Whether you're new to micromobility or an experienced rider, keep these safety tips in mind.  

• Wear a helmet. Capt. Walton noted that in most accidents, riders were not wearing protective headgear.  
• Do not ride distracted. Do not use your phone or listen to music and make sure you can hear the environment around you.  
• Watch for Stinger buses pulling away from curbs.  
• Do not ride with two people on one scooter or bike.  
• At night, make sure your micromobility vehicle has a front light and a reflective red light on the back, and wear reflective clothing.  
• Register your scooter with GTPD so that owners can be contacted if a scooter is blocking access or is stolen and recovered. 

Drivers have the responsibility of sharing the road with micromobility users. Only pass a micromobility user if there is at least 3 feet of clearance. Drivers should regularly check mirrors and blind spots to avoid potential accidents.  

To limit speeding and aggressive driving, GTPD purchased 14 radar speed detection signs earlier this year, and the data collected could eventually lead to reduced speed limits on campus as the Institute's infrastructure becomes increasingly micromobility-friendly. 

Parking and Transportation Services similarly encourages the safe use of micromobility vehicles on campus, offering a free safety class for members of the Tech community. After completing the course, participants receive a free helmet. Helmets can also be purchased from the department for $12.

For additional information regarding micromobility safety on campus, visit GTPD’s website.  

Imagine a campus where you spend less time waiting for the bus, have eco-friendly travel options, and your daily commute is more enjoyable. Sharing your feedback with Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) could make those things a reality.  

In her new position, Gerrior will spearhead strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Women's Resource Center, working closely with staff, stakeholders, and community partners to advance its mission of supporting and advocating for women's rights, well-being, and empowerment. 

"Melissa Gerrior's return to Georgia Tech as the Director of the Women's Resource Center is a homecoming for both her and the institution," said Dr. Kim D. Harrington, interim associate vice president for Arts, Belonging and Community. "Her extensive experience makes her the ideal leader to guide the center's efforts to cultivate opportunities for community building, transformative learning, collaborative leadership, and identity development for graduate and undergraduate women.”  

For the last ten years, Gerrior has worked at Georgia College, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Programs. She started her career at Georgia College State University with Project BRAVE (Georgia College's sexual violence prevention and education initiative). In Spring 2019, she received Georgia College's Inclusive Excellence Award as well as the Faculty/Staff LGBTQ+ Community Impact Award, and in 2020 received the Bobcat Award for RSO Advisor of the Year for her work with GCSU’s Pride Alliance.  

“I am thrilled to serve as the next Director for the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at Georgia Tech,” Gerrior said. “My own involvement with the WRC, Residence Life, and Student Engagement were highlights of my time at Georgia Tech as a student as well as the catalyst for my pursuing a degree and career in Student Affairs. I am honored to be able to give back to a place that was such an important part of my journey as an undergraduate student, and I’m excited to come home. Go Jackets!” 

Outside of academia, Melissa is a lifetime member and current volunteer for the Girl Scouts of the USA and serves as the Inaugural Vice President for the PFLAG Milledgeville chapter. In her free time, Melissa likes to read, play cozy video games like Sims, learn various types of arts and crafts, and spend time with her two cats, Charlie & Sally. 

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Gerrior to Student Engagement and Well-Being as the new Director of the Women's Resource Center. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter in our ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive community. Melissa will start June 1, 2024, at the Women’s Resource Center in Smithgall Student Services (Flag Building) Suite 131. 

In May, Georgia Tech’s R. Kirk Landon Learning Center will officially close. This announcement was recently shared with all R. Kirk Landon families by Student Engagement and Well-being’s Auxiliary Services department. The decision came after consideration of a few key factors impacting Georgia Tech’s child care services. Previously, the Institute operated two child care centers: the Children’s Campus (TCC), situated in Family Housing at 10th and Home, and the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center, located a few blocks away in the Home Park neighborhood. Managed by Bright Horizons, both centers offer a 10% tuition discount to Georgia Tech families.

Since the reopening of both centers after the pandemic, occupancy rates have not exceeded 67% at either location. Furthermore, while the centers are primarily intended to serve Georgia Tech employees and students, the percentage of campus families using these facilities dropped to less than 50% since the pandemic. One contributing factor to this decline in enrollment is the shift to hybrid work schedules, prompting employees to seek child care options closer to where they live.

Lower enrollment led to increased operational costs and inefficiencies; as a result, a consolidation of operations to enhance effectiveness was needed. The decision was made to retain TCC due to its on-campus location and modern facilities. Most Georgia Tech families at R. Kirk Landon will relocate their children to TCC. Bright Horizons is also equipped to accommodate children and teachers at one of their other nearby facilities.

As a result of the consolidation, the Institute will be able to redirect resources to offer a new service for all benefits-eligible employees: Bright Horizons Enhanced Family Supports. This online platform provides access to discounted services that can support working parents.

Enhanced Family Supports includes:

• Child Care: Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers, tuition discounts at partner facilities, and assistance in finding trained and screened nannies.
• Summer Camp and School Break Programs: Activities from performance arts to coding, provided by Steve & Kate’s Camp.
• Academic Support: Discounts for virtual and in-person tutoring services to support children's academic performance.
• A+ Enrichments: Programs focusing on coding and early childhood learning to boost STEM and literacy skills.
• Elder Care Planning and Support: Caregiver search tools and one-on-one guidance from senior care experts.
• Even More for Families: Search tools for sitters, pet care services, housekeeping assistance, and before- and after-school programs.

This transition will provide new support services from trusted providers to Georgia Tech families facing diverse family challenges. This initiative also has the potential to contribute to employees’ personal wellness and productivity in the workplace. As organizations strive to create supportive environments for their workforce, programs like Enhanced Family Supports emerge as a vital component in fostering employee satisfaction and retention. The new program will be available by July to all regular employees working 30 or more hours per week, with plans to extend the program to graduate students by September.

“I’m excited to have this wonderful group join the I&S team,” said Maria Cimilluca, vice president of I&S. “This move is a great fit with the I&S portfolio of services, and PTS will be a strong partner as we work together to implement strategic, sustainable, and resilient transit operations across campus.”  

PTS moves from Student Engagement and Well-Being to I&S to better align departments and services with the Institute’s strategic goals in sustainability. Transit is critical to the future of Georgia Tech, which aims to provide more sustainable service offerings to the campus community. The addition of PTS to the I&S portfolio complements and advances several of the Institute’s strategic goals and efforts for which I&S is responsible. These include the Sustainability Next Plan, the Comprehensive Campus Plan, and the Living Campus initiative. In addition, PTS leadership values operational strategies that prioritize sustainability, exceptional service, and responsible fiscal stewardship. This is evident with their transition one year ago to a self-operation model and the recent addition of fuel-efficient, hybrid vehicles to the Stinger bus fleet. 

As the PTS team transitions to I&S, they will report temporarily to Jerel Harris, assistant vice president for Environmental Health and Safety, until a permanent reporting structure is established. To help ensure a smooth transition, no changes to PTS’s organizational structure or service offerings will happen until the PTS team is fully integrated and is able to take part in long-term visioning and goal-setting.

The refreshed website introduces updated navigation, new ways to explore PTS programs and dedicated audience landing pages. Services found on the upgraded website include purchasing permits and a demand-response, shared-ride transportation service from the Stingerette. The upgraded website helps our campus community learn how to get to campus safely and sustainably with services such as the Commute Concierge program and regional transit passes like MARTA.  

The new PTS website includes numerous features that are more user-friendly and facilitate access to the most commonly used services and information that customers seek. These include, but are not limited to: 

• Locating the Customer Service office at 770 Spring St. (E81 parking deck) connected to the Georgia Tech hotel 

• Game day parking information 

• A Rules and Regulations button, making citations easier to avoid 

• Real-time tracking information from the TransLoc app 

• Route maps now broken down by route colors to easily find where you want to go 

In late spring, a new and improved experience for customers to purchase permits and pay citations is set to take place. Currently known as the Driver’s Seat, PTS has received feedback from customers on some of the difficulties of the current platform and is working to improve the customer experience by breaking down current barriers. Visit pts.gatech.edu to find all the answers to your questions about parking and transportation at Georgia Tech. Parking and Transportation Services is a department within the division of Student Engagement and Well-Being. For more information, please email support@pts.gatech.edu 

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, Tech Tower Lawn will be closed and will reopen at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. During this time, pedestrians will need to choose an alternative route around this space.

In addition, the Callaway Plaza on the north side of Bobby Dodd stadium will be closed from 6 to 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. Athletes may still enter and exit the Edge Building; however, they should expect brief delays.

The following roads will have partial closures on Monday, Oct. 24.

• A portion of Bobby Dodd Way, from Fowler Street NW to Techwood Drive NW, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 to 10 a.m. 
• A portion of Brittain Drive, from the alleyway at Alpha Chi Omega House to Bobby Dodd Way, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 to 10 a.m.
• Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in these areas may also be delayed. Please consider an alternative route, or plan for additional time if you need to pass through these areas.

Parking in the nearby areas will also be affected as follows:

• Lot E-46 Surface Lot and the Centennial Olympic Park Gravel Lot will be closed Sunday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, Oct. 25, and will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 26.
• Parking spaces on the south end of Brittain Drive will be unavailable on Monday, Oct. 24.
• Peters Parking Deck will have limited availability on Monday, Oct. 24.
• Parking and Transportation is reaching out to permit holders in these locations with additional information on alternative parking.

“Flu viruses evolve quickly, so last year’s vaccine may not protect you from this year’s viruses,” said Dr. Ben Holton, Senior Director of Stamps Health Services. “New flu vaccines are released every year to keep up with rapidly adapting flu viruses, so it’s important to get the flu shot every year.” 

Stamps Health Services’ Fall Flu Shot Clinic is available to students on the following dates:  

• Thursday October 20, 2022, | 3pm - 7pm 

• Wednesday October 26, 2022 | 3pm - 7pm 

• Wednesday November 2, 2022, | 3pm – 7pm 

• Tuesday November 8, 2022 | 3pm – 7pm 

• Wednesday November 30, 2022 | 3pm - 7pm 

Faculty and staff can also get their vaccine at Stamps Health Services through the pharmacy.  The pharmacy accepts most prescription insurance plans. Faculty and staff can schedule an appointment by calling the pharmacy at 404-894-1430 ext. 5, Mondays through Wednesdays 8am to 4pm, Thursdays 9am to 4pm and on Fridays 8am to 4pm. Walk-in patients will take longer during lunch hours 11:30am-2pm.  

For more information about the flu and getting your flu shot on campus, please visit health.gatech.edu/flu. 

Georgia Tech has 1.5 miles of shared paths, or paths shared by riders and pedestrians, throughout campus, including the paths around Tech Green and the Campus Center, the EcoCommons, and Atlantic Drive, which connects Home Park to the north and Tech Green to the south. Atlantic was first closed to cars in 2004, and, as active transportation grew on campus, in 2019, marked granite pavers were added to help separate slower and faster traffic.  

Jason Gregory, a senior planner with Georgia Tech Capital Planning and Space Management, saw the effectiveness of the pavers during a trip to Amsterdam to study riding infrastructure with the School of Civil Engineering’s Sustainable Transportation Abroad class. “The pavers remind pedestrians to stay to the right, near the outside of the path, while riders pass on the left. The hills of Atlantic allow riders to move quickly, and, by separating traffic moving at different speeds, we can help to improve the safety of the corridor for all users.” 

During the week of Oct. 10, the student organization S.M.I.L.E. (Spreading Messages in Love and Encouragement), will bring an art installation to Atlantic Drive to help increase awareness of safety on shared paths. 

“Riding, walking, and being outside are great for physical and mental health, but they also represent ways for people to connect and engage,” said S.M.I.L.E. Committee Director Laavanya Rajesh. “We hope that this project will encourage community members to learn more about active transportation while working together to add color and creativity to the path.”  

More information about S.M.I.L.E. and the events they put on can be found on their Instagram @smile.gatech.  

S.M.I.L.E. will start the project on Monday, Oct. 10. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Georgia Tech community members are invited to add their foot and tire prints to connect the designs. Chalk will be available on Atlantic Drive outside of the College of Computing. Free helmets for participants in the online Ride Smart Bike/Scooter Safety Class will also be available for pickup.  

Shared Path Safety Reminders 

• Whether riding, walking, or rolling, minizine distractions such as phones and earphones, and focus on your surroundings. 

• Riders should travel at an appropriate speed for sharing the path with pedestrians.  

• Pedestrians should walk toward the outside of the path; riders should pass on the left. 

• Riders should announce that they are passing by ringing their bell or saying, “On your left.” 

• Riders should allow at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. 

• Before entering a path or changing directions on a path, riders and pedestrians should check in all directions for other people. 

• Additional riding safety information can be found at bike.gatech.edu.  

Riding Resources on Campus 

• Helmets are available for $12 from the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) customer service center in the Tech Square parking deck, just inside the Spring Street entrance. 

• The monthly, in-person City Cycling class from PTS and Propel Atlanta provides students with the opportunity to ride on the road with an experienced instructor. The next class is Thursday, Oct. 27. 

• Help with bike maintenance and repairs is available from Aztec Cycles at the Community Market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Starter Bikes on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. 

• The student organization Starter Bikes offers group rides and classes on Thursdays. Follow them on Discord for event information. 

• With the completion of the construction of the Campus Center, 39 new bike racks will be added north of the Ramblin’ Wreck garage, in addition to smaller clusters of racks located throughout the area.  

For more ways to safely ride around campus, visit campusservices.gatech.edu/news/maximize-your-campus-commute. 

TransLoc will provide fixed route bus tracking and on-demand Stingerette safety shuttle access all in one mobile application, shifting away from using two tracking apps. TransLoc is available in the App Store and Google Play.  

This enhanced technology is installed within the new bus fleet, providing a robust reporting suite that includes automated passenger counting and stop announcements. This new feature will help PTS improve service delivery and service planning. It will also help retrieve estimated real-time ridership data for the Stinger shuttle service. 

TransLoc is used locally by other Metro Atlanta institutions such as Emory, Kennesaw State, and SCAD. 

For more information and to download the app, please visit transloc.com/app/. Real-time route information can be found at bus.gatech.edu. 

“Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in ridership of scooters, e-bikes, and skateboards on campus,” said Aaron Fowler, Director of Transportation with Parking and Transportation Services. “This has made alternative transportation more accessible to the Georgia Tech community and getting around campus much easier.” 

With the increase in the use of different riding devices, along with walking, traffic in some parts of campus will have a wide variety of commuting. 

The Division of Student Engagement and Well-Being departments of Stamps Health Services, Parking and Transportation Services, Health Initiatives, and Campus Recreation have collaborated to share tips to make your campus commute safer. 

Take a Class  

Get comfortable traveling by bike with a free city cycling instructional group ride sponsored by Propel ATL on July 28 at 4 p.m. This in-person class meets behind the CRC on Tech Parkway, near the turnaround parking area, and is expected to occur monthly. This class is designed specifically for members of the Georgia Tech community, including students, staff, and faculty. After a few quick drills, riders will hit the city or campus streets for a 45-minute ride of three to four gentle miles. Class attendance requires a liability waiver and registration. 

Ride Smart is a twelve-minute online class that offers an introduction to riding safety in an urban environment whether by bike or scooter. Participate in the comfort of your home and you can even receive a free helmet.  

“Riding is great for physical and mental health and can be very safe, but, just like driving, safety increases with knowledge and experience,” said Becky James, chair of Bike Georgia Tech. “The Ride Smart class introduces riders to the basics of riding in an urban environment, and the City Cycling class offers the opportunity to practice handling skills and ride on the road with an experienced rider, which is the best way to learn and build confidence.” 

Protect Your Brain & Body 

We have some of the best minds at Georgia Tech, so why not do everything you can to protect it! One of the best ways to prevent injuries while riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard is to wear a helmet. Did you know Parking and Transportation Services sells helmets for only $12? Visit their customer service center located on the Ground Level of the E81-Tech Square (the Georgia Tech Hotel) parking deck just inside the Spring Street entrance. 

“While wearing a helmet is one way to protect yourself, so is modifying how you use a riding device like reducing your speed, stopping at intersections, and riding in designated lanes,” said Dr. Benjamin Holton, Senior Director of Stamps Health Services. “This past academic year, we saw a significant number of riding injuries coming into Stamps, some of which were very serious. Equipping yourself with resources that teach you how to use your riding device, follow laws, and share the road can have a substantial impact on injury prevention.” 

Engage with Student Groups  

There are student organizations that you can engage with that provide resources and support riding on campus. Starter Bikes sells used bikes and teaches students how to repair and maintain their bikes. On Fridays, they are open from 4-7 p.m. in the CRC parking deck. On most Thursdays from 5-7 p.m., Starter Bikes offers workshops and group rides. Follow them on Instagram @starterbikesgt or on Facebook to learn more.  

Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) offers mountain biking and bikepacking trips for beginning and intermediate riders. Visit crc.gatech.edu/adventure-trips-0 to learn more. These student organizations provide the opportunity to ride with experienced riders and gain time and experience in the saddle. 

Make Sure Your Ride is in Tip-Top Shape  

Aztec Cycles brings its mobile repair shop to the Community Market each Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.  Maintenance of your ride is essential because often there may be students riding on bikes that are not fit for the road, which can cause accidents or injury. To learn more, visit www.aztec-cycles.com. 
 
Complete the ABC Quick Check! It only takes 10 seconds to check the air, brakes, chain, and quick releases before each ride. This is especially important with shareable scooters and bikes. Watch this short video to learn the steps to take to keep you safe. 

Tips for Riders  

While there are plenty of on-campus resources for you to take advantage of, here are the top tips to keep in mind:  

• Per Georgia law, bikes are considered vehicles, and riders must obey traffic laws. Stop at stop signs and red lights, yield to pedestrians, and don't ride distracted. 

• Riding on sidewalks can be more dangerous than riding on the road. Drivers are not expecting someone going as fast as a cyclist on the sidewalk.  

• When riding on a shared-use path, ride at the same speed as people walking; when passing, ring a bell or say, “on your left,” and give ample space. 

For more Smart Cycling tips, visit www.bikeleague.org/content/smart-cycling-tips-0.   

Tips for On-Campus Drivers  

On-campus drivers play an important role in the safety of all modes of transportation. Here are a few tips to increase safety for everyone: 

• Obey all traffic laws, including Georgia’s Hands-Free Act, and watch for people using all modes of transportation - bikes, scooters, skateboards, and walking.  

• When riding on a road with a bike lane, before turning, glance behind and beside you for a rider in the bike lane and check the crosswalk for pedestrians. 

• When passing a rider, slow down and pass with care. Per Georgia law, drivers must give 3-feet space when passing a person on a bike.  

• Bikes are allowed on all roads except limited-access freeways. Make sure to share the road respectfully with other users. 

Although you might commute to campus using various modes, PTS recommends finding alternative ways to get around campus once you’re here. Whether it is walking, taking the Stinger buses, or renting a bike or scooter, you can make it across campus without having to get back into your car. Move Georgia Tech shows you how long it takes to get from one part of campus to another and talks about the impact of active transportation on the environment and your health. 

Secure Your Ride  

Protecting your ride from theft is also important in maximizing your campus commute.  You can register your scooter or bike through the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at police.gatech.edu/registration or by bringing it to the police station in person. 

Use a U-lock. U-locks offer the best theft deterrence, as they better resist prying and cutting than a cable. U-locks are available on campus with Aztec Cycling. Lock your bike to a rack as they are designed to deter theft, and secure it through the frame or rear triangle. On-campus bikes may only be locked to bike racks, not to trees, railings, signs, etc. 

If you need to store your bike after your commute, overnight, or over a campus break, you can use one of the bike rooms on campus. The Dalney (W22) and Tech Square (E81) parking decks feature secure, covered bike parking for commuters. Students, faculty, and staff can access the bike rooms using their BuzzCard, however, bikes must be registered with GTPD. For information about bike storage over a campus break, email commute@gatech.edu. 

To learn more about steps to take to stay safe on every ride, the rules of the road, how to properly adjust and wear a helmet, and what to do if you are involved in a crash, check out this Bicyclists Pocket Guide produced by the Georgia Bikes. You can also visit bike.gatech.edu and pts.gatech.edu/bicycling-georgia-tech to learn about riding at Georgia Tech. 

In recent updates, Georgia Tech will offer summer bike parking for those who will not be on campus but want to leave a bike behind for fall. Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) will accommodate summer bike parking in the Dalney Deck (W22) and the Tech Square Hotel deck (E81). Users are required to register your bike with the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and can enter the rooms using their BuzzCard.

For those who will be on campus this summer, Spin e-bikes are now available for use, and discounts are offered for the Tech community. New bike racks have been added to the Klaus Parking Deck, accessible through the pedestrian entrance on Ferst Drive.

PTS continues to offer its own online bike/scooter safety class for the Tech community. Participants learn practical tips for bike care, safety, and rules of the road, and receive a free helmet upon completion of the class. Learn more and sign up.

A new class is also being offered in partnership with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. The 45-minute class on Thursday, May 26, at 4 p.m. will include a ride on campus beginning on Tech Parkway, in the parking turnaround area behind the Campus Recreation Center (near the rear entrance to the CRC parking deck). Students, faculty and staff are welcome. Participants may bring their own bike, or Spin will also be on hand with e-bikes for participants. Helmets are required and participants will sign a waiver.

PTS also sells helmets for $12, and U-locks can be purchased at Earl’s Bike Shop, located just west of campus. Campus cyclists are also encouraged to register their bikes with GTPD. Bike registration can aid in getting bikes back to their owner if they are stolen or need to be removed from a campus rack. Registration is easy and free. Scooter owners can also register their scooters through the same system.

The Atlanta Cycling Festival is currently underway, with events running through May 22 that include group rides, outdoor social events, and bike tours, and informational classes.

For Tech employees, switching to a bike or other alternative mode of transportation can be lucrative — cash incentives are offered through Georgia Commute Options. For resources on getting started as a bike commuter, visit pts.gatech.edu/bicycling-georgia-tech.

Creating a Safer Future for Cyclists

Two Ph.D. students in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering are researching ways to collect better data and create safer bicycle infrastructure so that more people will feel comfortable cycling on city streets.

Rachael Panik and Reid Passmore aren’t just interested in cycling as an academic pursuit — they are also active cyclists who ride their bikes to commute and run errands, giving them a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of cycling in Atlanta.

According to Passmore, many cyclists are hesitant to share the road with cars because they don’t feel safe. He says infrastructure like bike lanes and multi-use paths are needed to make cycling more accessible. Passmore’s research leverages cyclists’ preferences to estimate the perceived safety contributions of new bike infrastructure projects to help city planners and engineers.

Panik says there is still not enough data to fully understand the risks affecting bicycle crash rates, especially in communities where active travel culture is just beginning to grow. In partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), her research will create activity estimates of bicycle travel volumes and risk estimates to prioritize safety projects within Atlanta and Georgia.

Learn more about these students and their research to make cycling safer and more enjoyable:

What led you to this area of study?

Panik: I became interested in multimodal transportation after studying abroad in Japan. I loved that I could travel around Japan without a car but instead by walking, biking, and train. My interests in bicycling grew even more during my master’s degree internship and first job. I worked for an engineering firm that specialized in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design and planning, and through that work I learned about all of the challenges we need to solve for people bicycling in the U.S.

Passmore: Between undergrad and grad school, I interned at the Atlanta Regional Commission and took inventory of all of metro Atlanta’s bike infrastructure. I saw lots of gaps, and I wanted to find ways to fix those gaps in a systematic way.

What is your experience with cycling?

Passmore: Since I started at Georgia Tech in 2015, I’ve been car-free. I use my bike for getting groceries, getting to class, exploring, and socializing.

Panik: I actually never cycled for transportation until moving to Atlanta in the summer of 2020. I took advantage of there being fewer cars on the road due to Covid-19. Less traffic (for a little while, at least) gave me the opportunity to gain confidence biking in the city. Now, I cycle for many of my trips, including my commute to Georgia Tech.

What’s the major problem you see with cycling safety and infrastructure?

Passmore: The lack of connected and protected cycling infrastructure.

Panik: If I had to boil it down to one major problem with cycling safety, it would be vehicle speed. Since most of the severe and fatal crashes in the United States involve cars, vehicle speed is an incredibly important problem in cycling safety.The way that we design our transportation system in the U.S. gives priority to moving vehicles fast. That decision is inherently at odds with people cycling safely, no matter what kind of infrastructure we design.

How does your research aim to address this problem?

Passmore: I’m trying to measure how new cycling infrastructure would improve the existing cycling network. Then I can rank cycling infrastructure according to this metric and know what needs to get built first.

Have you found a disconnect between what cyclists prefer and what infrastructure exists or has been proposed by policymakers and city planners?

Panik: Yes. I In general, people who cycle for trips prefer traveling on roads where drivers go slowly and where they are physically separated from cars. To create enough of those kinds of roads to make traveling feasible for people who are not already bicycling requires long-term political willpower and commitment to a shared vision of what we want transportation in Atlanta to be. We see really great examples of this kind of infrastructure all over the city, like the Atlanta BeltLine and the new Spring Street bike lanes — we just need much more of these kinds of projects so that there is a real cycling network in the city.

How could volume and risk estimates be used to prioritize safety projects?

Panik: A big problem for engineers who decide how to improve roadway safety is knowing where to prioritize safety projects. There are many roadways and intersections in Atlanta and in Georgia that have bicycle crashes — so how do they decide which ones to tackle first? If we assume that the most important projects are those that would mitigate the most risk, then we have to effectively measure risk. That’s where my research comes in. I hope to help GDOT engineers better measure risk on Atlanta and Georgia roadways so they can more systematically implement safety projects.

What are the benefits of more robust cycling options?

Passmore: Driving isn’t for everyone, yet the current conditions make driving one of the only viable options. I’d be miserable if I was forced to drive everywhere because it stresses me out, so having cycling as an option lets me avoid driving entirely. In addition, cycling is cheap, efficient, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Panik: If Atlanta had a more robust cycling network, I think the city would be a fundamentally different (and, in my opinion, better) place. Of course, more people would cycle if there were better options to do it, and that would go hand in hand with a different kind of physical space. Think about the development that surrounds the BeltLine: it’s just different from the rest of the car-oriented development in the city. Now, imagine that kind of people-oriented development throughout the city connected by a network of great roads for biking. It would be a safer, more sustainable, and (importantly) more fun way to live.

How do you think civil engineers will help improve the future of cycling in cities?

Passmore: Civil engineers of the past have largely ignored designing for cyclists, and this has led to inadequate and dangerous conditions. I think civil engineers of the present and future have a duty to improve these conditions through physical infrastructure (like bike lanes, multi-use paths, and traffic calming) until cycling is safe enough for a parent to feel comfortable letting their child bike on their own.

Panik: Civil engineers are important members of the group of people (such as urban planners and politicians) who decide what it feels like to live in a city. That is a huge responsibility and privilege. Engineers can improve the future of cycling by prioritizing the safety of all road users over speed and moving cars. That kind of thinking is a big shift from what transportation engineers do now, but it is a necessary one if we want to make cycling safer and more enjoyable.

Related Links:

• https://www.midtownatl.com/about/midtown-transportation/bike-to-work-week-2022 
• https://www.atlantabike.org/classes 
• https://www.atlantacyclingfestival.com/atlanta-cycling-festival-2022

During this time, the entrance and exit gates, as well as visitor pay stations, at the W02 Student Center Parking Deck will not be operational. Annual W02 permit holders, including those with SmartPark and Flex permits, will continue to park as normal. Visitors will need to pay for parking upon arrival to the garage using ParkMobile Zone 8631. During this time, the Charge Point electric vehicle chargers in the W02 lot will also not be operational.

Currently, contractors are not anticipating disruption to cell phone coverage. More information will be provided if the situation changes.

“This new collaboration will support the expansion and accessibility of bicycling options on campus,” said Aaron Fowler, director of transportation with PTS. “In conjunction with the many other bicycling initiatives and resources we have on campus, this will be a great opportunity for the community to have another way to get around.”  

The partnership includes incentives to Georgia Tech users if you sign-up with your "gatech.edu" email address when registering. Riders may park the e-bikes throughout campus, ideally at the nearest bike rack or Spin's designated locations. Spin will offer riders discounts off future rides for returning bikes to designated parking locations on campus. Additionally, discounts will be offered to Tech users for e-bike trips that originate from campus. 

Spin e-bikes will be placed at these five staging locations each morning, fully charged and ready for campus use.   

• Near the entrance to the Curran parking deck on Turner Place 

• Techwood Drive near Ferst Drive 

• Techwood Drive across from Bobby Dodd Stadium 

• Ferst Drive in front of the CRC 

• Near the entrance to the Area 4 parking lot at Ferst Drive/State Street 

Trips starting on campus are $1 to start, 20 cents per minute. Riders who park in one of the designated parking points on campus get a 50-cent ride credit on their next ride.  

To start a ride:     

1. Find a nearby device using the Spin app.

2. Scan the QR code on the device.   

3. Acknowledge safety and rider rules.  

4. Unlock the device.

5. Use the device to your destination.  

Safety reminders: 

• Avoid parking a bike or scooter in a way that blocks doorways, sidewalks, or travel routes that could create a hazard for others. 

• Wear a helmet while bicycling and scootering. Discounted helmets can be purchased at the PTS customer service center for $12. 

• If you are new to bicycling or scootering in Atlanta or want a refresher on safe riding practices, Georgia Tech offers a 12-minute online safety class for free. 

If you need assistance when using a Spin e-bike, please email support@spin.pm, call 1-888-249-9698, or get live support in the Spin app. 

For more information about bicycling at Tech, visit pts.gatech.edu/bicycling-georgia-tech. For questions about the new Spin partnership, reach out to commute@gatech.edu.  

Georgia Tech remains focused on the well-being of students, faculty, and staff — especially during these very stressful times when many are feeling the substantial impact of rising gas prices.

We know that Georgia Tech thrives only because of hard work and dedication from the entire Yellow Jacket community. And as we all face the uncertainty of the future, we want to assure you that we are here for you.  

Georgia Tech is taking a proactive stance now with the resources we have available and is committed to continuing to monitor the situation and adjust our approach as needed. So, multiple units campuswide are collaborating to identify and implement measures that will ease the cost of driving to work.

We recognize this situation is rapidly evolving. While we continue to re-evaluate business operations at Tech and will continue to offer a residential experience for our students, including in-person course delivery, we strongly encourage all employees to explore more immediate alternatives to their daily commutes.

Cost-Effective Commuting Options

Here are a few options with potential cost-savings:

• Carpool and Rideshare Programs
  Did you know a Georgia Tech carpool permit costs $100 less than annual individual permits and can be split among carpool members? Visit pts.gatech.edu to explore carpooling incentives through Georgia Commute Options, Waze Carpool, and even Zipcar.
• Public Transportation Discounts
  Students and employees can purchase discounted monthly transit passes. Employees can purchase their transit passes via payroll deduction for MARTA, GRTA Xpress, CobbLinc, and Gwinnett County Transit.  
• Scooters and Bike Sharing Options
  Whether commuting to campus or navigating when you get here, Georgia Tech is a Gold Level Bike Friendly University and has worked hard to encourage bicycling (or scooting) as a healthy, convenient, and low-cost form of transportation.
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  In addition to telecommuting, consider flextime or working a compressed workweek to help reduce travel time and costs. Discuss your flexible work options with your supervisor. Click here for tips that will prepare you for the discussion. 
  
  Please Note: Telework approvals are based on management discretion and should be granted based on what best serves students, lessons learned from the past year, and the overall institutional mission. Please work with your manager to determine your most practical teleworking options.

Share Your Suggestions

We know uncertainty of any kind is not easy. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide solutions where we can. We want to hear from you: email staffcouncil@gatech.edu or visit Georgia Tech’s Staff Council’s virtual office hours to discuss or share your suggestions.

Employees are also encouraged to reach out to their HR Business Partner or Unit HR Director to ask questions and share ideas. 

To help the campus community understand their best alternative commute options, Parking and Transportation Services has launched Commute Concierge, a program that tailors alternative transportation for the Georgia Tech community. The concierge service allows individuals to schedule one on one communication with PTS' transportation experts to discuss personalized commuting options, routes, and program offerings. Commute Concierge is backed by staff experts who bring more than 17 years of education and experience in alternative transportation, bike advocacy, ride matching, and city and regional planning.

Communicating with the concierge is easy, beginning with a brief survey that captures the user’s starting point and destination, days worked on campus, arrival and departure times, and preferred transportation modes. Customers also schedule a virtual meeting time with the experts to discuss their personalized commute recommendations and available incentives and rewards.

Campus transportation planner Lisa Safstrom believes this service can help make choosing a commute option easier for potential customers. "There are lots of options to get to campus, and people might not know how to find the relevant information,” Safstrom said. “We can help with that. Many people that drive now might not have to. MARTA buses and rail, Xpress, CobbLinc and Gwinnett commuter buses, biking or even walking may be more viable than people might think.”

Not only can carpooling, biking, or taking transit make one’s daily commute simpler, but it can also save money, decrease pollution, and reduce stress.  “I really missed my bike commute while working from home during Covid, as it was a daily ritual where I could clear my mind and get in a little exercise,” said Aaron Fowler, director of transportation.  “Now that many of us are transitioning back into the office again, we anticipate an increase in interest in what commute options are available and we hope we can help as folks create new commuting habits.”

Responsible stewardship is one of Tech’s core values, and Commute Concierge fosters sustainability and efficiency by offering cleaner commute options to the campus community. “This effort is in alignment with Transportation’s strategic TDM plan and is intended to give commuters more options to choose when making daily commute decisions,” said senior director Sherry Davidson.  “Our hope is that this program will introduce a broad range of commute options to campus commuters and encourage the use of affordable, low-carbon transportation options, which will help reduce traffic congestion, promote well-being, and reduce our carbon footprint.”

Visit pts.gatech.edu/commute-concierge to request concierge services and learn more about commuter rewards, route planning, and transportation options.

Current Campus Commute Options

Carpooling - two or more students or employees may drive together to campus and receive $100 off the cost of a yearly parking permit. Georgia Tech supports carpooling as a commute alternative to reduce traffic and parking congestion and to improve air quality in the region.

Biking - Georgia Tech holds national designation as a Gold Level Bike Friendly University. Most campus streets have bike infrastructure, and bike racks are available throughout campus.

Transit - PTS offers discounted monthly MARTA passes for students, faculty, and staff and pre-tax discounted commuter bus (Xpress, CobbLinc, and Gwinnett County Transit) and MARTA passes for employees through payroll deduction.

Walking - Many students and employees live within walking distance of campus. Georgia Tech works with city and community organizations to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety in getting to campus.

Starting January 1, 2022, you may also upgrade your Semester Permit to an Annual Individual Permit for Spring and Summer 2022 and keep your current lot/deck assignment.

If you miss the renewal period, you may purchase Semester Permits in The Driver’s Seat starting Saturday, January 1, 2022. Purchases after January 1 will be based on lot/deck availability only. The last day to purchase a Spring Permit is Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Note:

• Spring Semester Permits are valid January 1, 2022 through May 15, 2022.
• Permits purchased during the renewal period will show a 2021 “valid” date. Valid dates will be updated automatically to January 1 through May 15 shortly after purchase.
• If you do not renew or purchase a new permit, your parking privileges will be removed from your BuzzCard and online parking account after December 31, 2021.
• Students who purchase Spring Semester Permits during the renewal period will be billed to the Bursar’s office on January 3, 2022.

For more information about the Annual Individual and Semester Permit programs, please visit this link: http://pts.gatech.edu/permits.

Improving Housing’s Campus Footprint 

Housing and Residence Life has the largest carbon footprint of any Campus Services division and therefore has the biggest opportunity to make an impact. Efforts to retro-commission older buildings to improve their efficiency and indoor air quality, and long-term plans in the new Housing Master Plan will ensure that a sustainability lens is used when looking for improvements to current buildings and future development. 

Several residence halls now have options for composting, with plans to expand the program. Residents are encouraged to consider their utility consumption through energy competitions and a peer-to-peer educational program called the EcoReps that trains RAs on sustainability topics to inform their residents through programming. Learn more about Sustainability in the Halls here. 

Sustainability through Well-Being 

"Good health and well-being" was one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The Center for Assessment, Referral, and Education (CARE) offers programming that promotes mental health and well-being and provides practical skills and resources that support sustainability. The CARE Student Ambassador program allows students to partner with CARE to increase the utilization of mental health and well-being resources on and off-campus. The program amplifies students’ voices in reducing mental health stigma on campus and promoting help-seeking behaviors among peers. CARE Ambassadors create outreach events for the Tech community. 

Coffee with CARE is a drop-in opportunity for students to learn about campus and community resources and ask questions in a non-clinical setting. This outreach focuses specifically on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to help reduce barriers to access to mental health resources for traditionally marginalized groups. Events are hosted throughout the school year on a variety of topics. 

Learn more about CARE’s offerings at care.gatech.edu.  

Sustainability Opportunities in Dining’s New Operation 

Georgia Tech’s new in-house dining program began in July of this year. Tech Dining’s operation presented new opportunities to prioritize sustainability. The department has committed to sustainability by hiring a sustainability specialist and student employees to support the implementation and growth of its sustainability program across campus. 

Tech Dining prioritizes local, sustainable, and ethical purchasing whenever possible, supporting the local economy and community farmers while increasing the availability of fresh, nutrient-dense produce across campus. Additionally, they work to purchase compostable to-go wares and cutlery as much as possible and seek to identify recyclable alternatives when necessary. Dining also manages institution-wide composting collections at the Exhibition Hall, Brittain and North Avenue Dining Halls, and West Village. 

Through regular sustainability tabling at the Community Market, Tech Dining’s local, ethical, and plant-forward offerings are highlighted and often sampled, during regular sustainability tabling at the Community Market. This approach allows students to learn about Tech Dining’s sustainability practices while exploring opportunities to incorporate sustainable habits into their own lives.

Learn more about Tech Dining’s sustainability operations at dining.gatech.edu/sustainability-dining.

Serving Students Sustainably 

The Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program provides stability for students to pursue a fulfilling college experience. The program collaborates across campus to support students and increase campus awareness of its resources. Klemis Kitchen is an initiative that serves as a food pantry for Georgia Tech students with dietary needs and financial concerns that limit their access to proper nourishment. Tech Dining provides regular donations to Klemis Kitchen, thereby directly increasing the accessibility of fresh, wholesome meals to students who are experiencing food insecurity. 

Campus Closet is another initiative that lends appropriate clothing to students who are prospective hires without proper business attire. Learn more about the STAR program at studentlife.gatech.edu/content/star-services. 

Options for Commuters and Planning for Transit’s Future 

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) has implemented and planned several initiatives to increase energy efficiency and reduce Tech’s impact on greenhouse gasses. Through updating the existing infrastructure with more efficient LED lighting, energy costs have been reduced by up to 80%. When campus transit brings its new fleet to campus, a portion of the new transit fleet is expected to be hybrid electric.

PTS primarily uses virtual permitting without a physical hangtag, is considering all-electric options for parking enforcement vehicles, and allows campus commuters flexible options to support teleworking and alternative work schedules. Alternative commute programs, like Commute Concierge, help the campus plan different ways to get to and around campus by encouraging biking, walking, transit use, carpooling, and ridesharing. 

Click here for more information about PTS’s sustainability initiatives.  

Encouraging Active Transportation 

Move Georgia Tech is a new initiative from Campus Services seeking to encourage the campus community to choose “active,” or human-powered transportation for traveling to, from, and around campus. By choosing active transportation, the initiative hopes to connect the community through an increased sense of well-being and belonging. Learn more about Move Georgia Tech at crc.gatech.edu/move  

Green Goodbyes 

Through a partnership between Housing and Residence Life, the Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program, and the Office of Campus Sustainability, materials donations drives are held around move-out to ensure that residents can donate the reusable clothing, food, and household goods they no longer need instead of throwing them away. These items are then donated to local charities or given back to the student community before the fall semester. Learn more about Green Goodbyes here. 

Sustainability Alignment with the Campus Center Project  

The Campus Center project has been an important opportunity for the Student and Campus Event Centers team to realign sustainability efforts throughout their portfolio of buildings and services. As each of their facilities is built or renovated, the design-build team focuses on meeting ASHRAE standards by opting for a low-finish design that uses fewer materials, outdoor elements that support natural water management, and flexibility of program so that facilities can fulfill multiple needs to maximize space-efficiency.  

Waste and recycling practices are also being standardized across the portfolio to ensure that the composting or waste sorting experience is consistent and optimized in all of their buildings. As the project concludes this summer with the completion of the Student Center's transformation, the community can expect to see more examples of sustainable practice in action. 

Savings at the Bookstore 

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech has made efforts to improve energy savings in the bookstore and paper savings for students. The lighting has been replaced with high-efficiency bulbs to reduce energy consumption. More ebooks and digital course materials were provided than in previous years, reducing the need for paper to produce the materials. The Bookstore is also saving water bottles in two ways, by implementing touchless water filling stations and providing graduation regalia that is made from recycled water bottles.  

Upgrades at the CRC 

The Campus Recreation Center has undergone and is planning future upgrades to the facility to support its sustainability goals. Lighting in the Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, and the Leisure Pool were converted to LED in 2017 with plans to convert the Competition Pool and Stamps Recreation Fields in the future. All program waivers and transactions for patrons have gone digital. Stamps Recreation Fields is a rainwater infiltration area that allows 44,500 cubic feet of water to be gradually released into the ground, recharging the basin’s groundwater system. 

To support sustainable transportation, the CRC launch the Commuter Shower Pass to expand access to showers on campus for active commuters. Learn more about the CRC’s sustainability efforts here. 

FASET Goes Green 

New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP) has made an effort to go digital with FASET schedules since 2019. Before Covid-19, approximately eight thousand schedules were printed for FASET. Other programming for FASET, like resource fairs and information sessions, also went digital due to the pandemic. NSTP is evaluating the shift to digital resources and programming as they plan to support new students in the coming year. 

Senior director Sherry Davidson says this early access will be beneficial especially to employees. “Typically, parking permits are activated on August 15 annually. This year we are providing early access to help benefit our students as well as faculty and staff who are transitioning back to campus August 1 after teleworking full-time last year.”

Permits eligible for early access include Annual Individual, Carpool, Evening/Weekend, Motorcycle, and Retiree permits.

Permit holders should update license plate numbers and vehicle information in The Driver’s Seat to ensure accurate permit access. Email support@pts.gatech.edu for customer assistance.

Early access does not apply to visitors parking, temporary permits, Flex Permits, SmartPark Permits, Vendor/Contractor Permits, or Semester Permits. Permit refunds will not be allowed August 1-14. E82-Centergy permit holders will have early access to the E81-Tech Square/GT Hotel parking deck August 1-14 and may park in E82 beginning August 15. 

“There is no better way to welcome our newest students than through a wide variety of events that reflect the diversity of our incoming student body,” said Runyi Wang, Student Center Program Council’s Week of Welcome Committee Chair. “We hope that incoming students will be able to find their community at Georgia Tech. By working closely with our campus partners, we are excited to offer events that cater to students’ varying interests and needs to do exactly that.” 

The second annual Week of Welcome kicks off with first-year move-in on Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, with events and programming starting the night of August 15. Second-year, new transfer, and new graduate students are invited to move in on Wednesday, August 18, with remaining upper-class residents moving in August 20 – 21. 

From August 16 – 22, students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, events, and outings to help get acclimated to life at Georgia Tech. New programming will be offered for second-years, new transfers, and new graduate students beginning Thursday, August 19. 

Afternoons and evenings will be filled with opportunities for students to engage with one another and get to know their community. RATS Night at the Library, FASET Social, RecFest at the Campus Recreation Center, student organization fairs, Greek Recruitment, Grad Expo and Convocation, are some of the many events planned for the week.  

“I loved the experience of presenting workshops in 2020 and can't wait to do it again this year,” said Bryan Gomez, Residence Hall Association President. “As upper-class students, we sometimes forget how much we know about this campus and how much we have to share with the incoming class. Week of Welcome is the perfect time to share the experiences you've gathered over your semesters here, calm a few nerves, and excite the next group of Yellow Jackets about all that there is to offer here at Tech!”  

Departments, colleges, campus offices, and student organizations are invited to host engaging and informative workshops to help share information with students. Programming will be featured on the event schedule in Guidebook. 

Dr. Chris Reaves, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and Director of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Student Innovation Programs held a workshop during Week of Welcome last year that was so well-attended it was offered multiple times throughout the week. 

“Week of Welcome was a great way to kick off the fall semester. We had 680 students attend the workshops we offered in the Office of Undergraduate Education. Though mostly virtual, the week was a wonderful way to welcome our students back to campus after being mostly away from Tech for five months.” 

To follow along as Week of Welcome planning evolves, visit welcomehome.gatech.edu. 

Plan Programming for Week of Welcome 

If your office, department, or organization would like to create events and workshops to welcome our incoming first-year, second-year, and transfer students, fill out the Week of Welcome Interest Form by July 6. Programming will be featured on the event schedule in Guidebook. 

For organizations that want to plan an event for incoming students during Week of Welcome but are unsure about how to proceed, email weekofwelcome@gatech.edu. 

Volunteer to Help with First-Year and Upper-Class Move-In

Housing and Residence Life invites campus partners and student organizations to sign up to help students and their families move into their residence hall communities for first-year move in August 14 and 15, second-year, new transfer, new graduate move-in on August 18, and upper-class move-in August 20-21. 

Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in volunteering can sign up through the Volunteer Interest Form. 

Student organization volunteers for move-in who will live on-campus this fall have an opportunity to move in early on August 13. Interested organizations should complete the Student Org Move-In Volunteer form by June 20. 

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) offers monthly MARTA passes for faculty, staff, and students at discounted prices. Passes go on sale in the PTS office the last five days of each month for the upcoming month. Employees can also purchase passes using payroll deduction. Monthly passes are also available for Gwinnett County Transit, CobbLinc, and Xpress for faculty and staff discounted rates.

Related Links

MARTA Bus Service Restoration

Georgia Tech Regional Transit Pass Program

One of Georgia Tech’s most beloved symbols has been missing this year – the Tech Trolley. Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) made the tough decision to remove the Tech Trolley from campus bus routes to help with social distancing on campus transit. Due to Covid-19, campus buses are providing 50 percent of their normal occupancy to maintain distance between passengers. Stinger buses seat 45 passengers while the Trolley seats only 35. PTS decided to replace the Trolleys with Stinger vehicles to provide the most seating possible. The current Trolley fleet has been in service 10 years and was costly to repair and maintain.

“Prior to the pandemic, we had planned to phase out the Trolleys over the course of this academic year and replace them with additional Stinger buses,” said Aaron Fowler, Director of Transportation. “The Trolleys were purchased by our transit vendor in 2010 and have fully met their useful life. As campus began planning for re-opening with in-person instruction last fall, we knew that the bench-style seating in the Trolleys would not be optimal for encouraging social distancing. The pandemic forced us to move up our Trolley retirement timetable without a lot of fanfare, but we knew it was the right decision for everyone's safety.”

The Tech Trolley was introduced to campus in August 2003. Its route was created to connect main campus to MARTA and the newly opened Technology Square. A new fleet of Trolleys graced the campus in 2010, carrying more than 10 million passengers in 10 years. It was the first university transit system in the state to utilize real-time GPS bus tracking through the Nextbus system in 2005

The Trolley was known for its bright yellow color, tinkling bell, and wooden bench seating, which made it a popular choice for special events. With an average of 50 bookings per year, the Trolley has been a part of the Atlanta Pride Parade, Invest Atlanta House tours, Alumni Association Homecoming campus tours, new employee orientation and Georgia Tech Advisory board meetings. Trolleys have also been a favorite for wedding ceremonies, transporting brides, grooms, and their wedding parties, and serving as backdrops during photoshoots.

Serina and Simon Awadalla used the Tech Trolley in their November 2019 wedding.  “Most of our bridal party are GT alums,” said Simon (ME 2009). “We all have Yellow Jacket pride, so we sang the fight song the entire time we were onboard.”

Tech alumnus Steve Martin (BS, Chemistry, 1969) chartered the Trolley to transport guests for his 50^th wedding anniversary with wife Loni. Steve, whose family boasts four consecutive generations of Tech alums, chose the Trolley because it brought a special touch to their celebration. “When planning, we instantly thought of the Trolley,” said his daughter-in-law Susan Martin (BTE 1994). “It was a lot of fun and memorable for the whole family.”

What began as an innovative way to connect campus to metro Atlanta quickly became an iconic symbol of Georgia Tech. “The Tech Trolley was originally chosen as a way to bring attention and excitement to a new bus route traveling to a completely new part of campus,” Fowler said. “The Trolley route was very effective in building ridership. Nearly half of all our campus ridership is now on the Gold Route, which is the former Tech Trolley route.”

The Tech Trolley holds many special memories for students, employees, visitors and alumni. If you have special memories of the Tech Trolley, share them at support@pts.gatech.edu.

Preparing for a New Fleet and Self-Operation

Once the current transit contract expires, Georgia Tech will be moving to a self-operated transit service for July 2022. The self-operated program will allow Tech to purchase a more sustainable bus fleet, including hybrid electric buses and adding more buses to the highly used Gold Route during peak hours. The move also will allow drivers to be Institute employed and open the door for funding outside of student fees.

Senior director Sherry Davidson said moving to self-operation improves sustainability while maintaining fiscal responsibility. “Transportation took a hard look at how we could build the future that we all wanted to see. The result was changing the way in which we operate.

“Over the past two years we have had a series of conversations with the Student Government Association, sustainability groups, and the Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee on what the future of campus transit could look like,” Fowler said.

New buses will be ordered this spring, with new technologies and services being procured over the next 18 months. Onboarding for approximately 50 employees will take place before the new fleet begins operation in July 2022.

As the current transit contract with Groome Transportation approached expiration in 2021, PTS released an RFP in 2019 for new campus transit services. “The results were not as sustainable as everyone had hoped,” Fowler said.  “As we took a step back to reevaluate our priorities, our leadership team made the case that campus could move to a more sustainable bus fleet and receive a higher level of service for an overall lower cost if we transitioned to self-operation.”

Since 2018, PTS has worked with students and employees to garner feedback about future transit services and self-operation. The campus community noted five focus areas: sustainable fleet, more reliable service, less overcrowding, increased accessibility, and improved technologies.

PTS is hopeful that it can meet these focus areas with self-operation, including implementing at least 30 percent of the new fleet as hybrid-electric buses. Hybrid buses generate power as they are on route, which reduces overall oil consumption and carbon footprint. “Over time we anticipate the entire fleet being transitioned to hybrid-electric,” said Fowler.

Davidson noted the move to self-operation is expected to result in significant cost savings and reduce the impact to student fees. “We expect to have more funding sources, which has the potential to further increase the level of service at a lower cost per service hour.”

Next steps include completing funding and incorporating stakeholder input. “During stakeholder meetings, the community spoke clearly about the need to move toward a more sustainable model for our transportation system, as well as the need for improved service reliability, capacity, technology and cost containment,” Davidson said. “We have relied upon that feedback as we've finalized the details of our future program.”

To track the status of the new fleet’s implementation, bookmark Tech Transit: 50 Years and the Future. Share your thoughts about the move to self-operations via the Transit Self-Operation Feedback Form. 

The challenge gives participants an opportunity to set up teams, encourage each other to ride, and win prizes for their mileage. Last year, a Georgia Tech team won the citywide challenge.

It’s also a chance to learn about or get reacquainted with on-campus cycling resources. That includes a Ride Smart class offered by the Georgia Tech Police Department, Campus Recreation, and Parking and Transportation Services, which is now available online. The 12-minute course highlights bicycle and scooter safety and can be accessed via the Bike Georgia Tech website. At the end of the video, class participants will be directed to complete a short quiz, which will make them eligible to receive a free helmet. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is also offering virtual classes during the pandemic.

This month, Starter Bikes will host a bike tear-down event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the group’s storage area in the Campus Recreation Center parking deck. Volunteers are sought to help break down bikes for reuse and recycling . The event will help keep frames and parts out of landfills, and allow them to be used in new bike builds someday. Volunteers will be spread out, are required to wear masks, and are encouraged to bring their own work gloves. Those interested can email bike.gt@gatech.edu.

Georgia Tech’s campus continues to become more bike friendly each year — with validation from the Bicycle Friendly University program, which gave Tech a gold rating in 2016. Tech now has indoor bicycle parking in multiple buildings, bike paths encircling and crisscrossing campus, and several stations of the citywide Relay Bike Share program. Construction projects continue to improve the riding experience — right now, a project at Ferst Drive and Sixth Street is providing better connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians to West Campus housing.

To learn more about campus bicycling resources, including maps and other information, visit bike.hwb.gatech.edu.

One Student Center, Many Locations

Construction of the new Student Center is underway. The new Exhibition Hall is open and features Panda Express, Graze salad bar, Kaplan Test prep, and the Post Office. Many of its previous offices and services have new homes in temporary spaces. Click here to locate restaurants, the Student Engagement Office, Burdell’s bookstore, and other services.

High-Density Mail

The Student Center’s traditional mailboxes have been replaced with an efficient high-density mail system in the Exhibition Hall. Students will receive email notifications when they have mail and can access it using their BuzzCards.

New Eats at Food Trucks and Exhibition Hall

New dining options are featured in the Student Center Exhibition Hall, including Rising Roll, Panda Express, Yahala! Mediterranean Kitchen, and Grab & Go. The Homestyle line features new menu options each day. Meal swipes are accepted for lunch and dinner. Also, a variety of food trucks are available across campus (BuzzCard Funds, Dining Dollars, and credit/debit accepted).

Tech Trolley’s Last Ride

This summer, PTS said farewell to the iconic Tech Trolley. Due to social distancing guidelines on campus transit, the Trolley was replaced with Stinger buses, which can hold more passengers than the Trolley while maintaining a safe distance. Now called the Gold Route, the former Trolley route continues to provide service from the main campus to Tech Square and MARTA.

Get Fit Virtually

Over the summer, the CRC developed a virtual fitness program to support the Georgia Tech community. Work out remotely with CRC’s virtual fitness program. Log on to view the Workout of the Day or specialty workouts like yoga, boot camp, strength training, and kickboxing. The program also includes fitness advice, weight alternatives, and tips for staying healthy.

Improved Housing Maintenance Request System

Housing and Residence Life implemented a new system for submitting maintenance requests. Students can link their requests to their individual rooms or shared spaces and submit photos. They can monitor project progress, receive status notifications, and reopen requests that need additional attention.

Recycling on the Go

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) installed new recycling bins in several of its parking decks. As part of the department's ongoing sustainability efforts, customers can now recycle plastic in each location. Recycling bins will be installed in all 14 decks in the coming months.

Residence Halls Face Lift

More than 850 rooms in seven campus residence halls were given a makeover just in time for fall. Updates included fresh paint, flooring upgrades, LED lighting, and themed interior design. New sprinkler systems were installed in Field, Hanson, Hopkins, and Perry/Matheson. Several residence halls are scheduled for upgrades later this year.

Burdell’s Moves to Pavilion

Online textbook orders can be picked up for free at both Burdell’s in the Student Center Pavilion and Barnes & Noble @ Tech Square during the first two weeks of classes. Textbooks, supplies, computers, and other course materials can be paid via Bursar’s accounts.

Short-term Parking

To accommodate the needs of students and employees who take virtual classes or telework, PTS offers several convenient short-term parking solutions. Pay per use or on a weekly or monthly basis in most campus lots or decks. Most parking permits are now virtual and do not require a physical hangtag. To purchase a permit or update license plate information, access The Driver’s Seat using your Georgia Tech login.

Mobile Ordering and Reservations

Order food or make reservations in campus dining halls with the Georgia Tech Mobile Ordering app. The app allows users to pre-pay using BuzzFunds, meal plans, or credit cards. Customize orders, track delivery, get ready notifications, earn rewards, and rate your experience all on the go. Download Transact Mobile Ordering from the Apple Store or Google Play Store and choose Georgia Tech Mobile Ordering.

Note: if you have purchased a permit but want to switch to one of these short-term parking options, please complete the request form at http://pts.gatech.edu/2019-2020-permit-return-request after your permit purchase. Request forms submitted after August 15 are subject to a prorated refund.

NEW: Flex Permits (Pilot Program)

Best for teleworkers or commuters who prefer to purchase short-term parking permits online for non-SmartPark and non-visitors locations.

How it works: Log on to driverseat.gatech.edu to purchase a Flex Permit for a specific lot or deck (credit card only). Permits are valid also after-hours (5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.) in ungated, nonresidential locations. Customers can choose permit dates up to 60 days in advance of use/activation. Permits allow in/out access while the permit is active. All permits are virtual (customers will not receive physical hangtags).

• Daily: $8
• Two Days (Consecutive): $15
• Weekly: $35
• Monthly: $110

Flex Permits expire at 11:59 p.m. at the end of valid period. Permits are not available three (3) days before home football games or major campus events. Permits are nonrefundable. Overnight parking is not allowed in after-hours locations.

Where to park:  E40-Klaus Deck, ER51-SE Housing, ER54-North Ave. Apartments South, E65-McCamish Pavilion, ER66-10th and Home/Family Housing Deck, E70-GTRI/GPB/14th St.  Deck, W01-Tech Parkway/Ferst Drive, W04-OHR/Business Services, W06-Tech Parkway/Marietta St., W21-Physics/Boggs/Mason, or WR29-Woodruff/West Campus. All locations are based on availability.

More information: http://pts.gatech.edu/permits-payment

SmartPark Permit

Best for teleworkers or commuters who will come to campus fewer than three times a week.

How it works: Purchase a SmartPark permit for $25 and use a SmartPark unit each time you park. Units are $6 and are sold in bundles of three, five, or 10. SmartPark is a virtual permit program (customers will not receive a physical permit hangtag). Use your BuzzCard to enter and exit parking locations.

Where to park: Park in one of these campus locations: E81-Tech Square/GT Hotel Deck, W23-North Campus Deck, and Visitors Area 1 (North Avenue). New SmartPark locations for 2020-21 are W02-Student Center Deck and W22-Dalney Deck (available August 15, 2020).

More Information: http://pts.gatech.edu/permits-payment

Visitors/Hourly Parking

Best for teleworkers or commuters who will come to campus fewer than two times a week or who work in buildings far from SmartPark locations.

How it works: Pull a ticket upon entry (gated locations), pay by credit card at a kiosk or pay for your parking space via the Parkmobile app (non-gated locations). Visitors parking costs $2 to $3 per hour.

Where to park: Visitors lots and metered spaces are located all over campus. Additionally, several parking decks offer hourly parking.

• 3rd Street
• 555/575 14th St.
• 8th Street
• Area 1 (North Avenue)
• Area 2 (Student Center/Ferst Center lot)
• Area 3 (Student Center parking deck – W02)
• Area 4 (Ferst Drive/State Street)
• Area 5 (North Campus parking deck – W23)
• Area 6 (Tech Square lot at 5^th Street/Spring Street)
• Area 8 (Tech Square/GT Hotel parking deck – E81)
• Area 11 (Curran parking deck – WR30)
• Area 12 (Dalney parking deck – W22)
• Brittain Drive
• ER55—Greek Lot
• Habersham Building CRC/Tech Parkway
• Holly Street/Family Housing
• McMillan Street
• North Avenue Apartments
• W09—NARA
• W24-Cherry Street
• W31-IPST Fountain
• W31-RAB

More Information: http://pts.gatech.edu/visitors

Temporary Permits

Best for teleworkers or commuters who come to campus for a special project or for a specific stretch of time (i.e. one week, three consecutive days).

How it works: Visit the PTS office to purchase a temporary permit for a specific lot or deck. Temporary permits function like Annual Individual Permits. Purchase permits on the day you will begin parking (advance purchases are not allowed).

• Daily Temporary Permits: $15
• Weekly Temporary Permits: $35
• Monthly Temporary Permits: $110

Where to park: Choose from any available parking lot or deck. All temporary permit purchases are first come, first served.

More information: http://pts.gatech.edu/visitors

Parking permit registration has been rescheduled for June 2020 to allow all customers a chance to renew or purchase their permits.

• Permit Renewals: June 1-10, 2020
• Wait List Awards: June 12-17, 2020
• General Permit Sales: June 19-July 10, 2020

Click here for details.

Parking Permit Enforcement

Permits are not required to park on campus, until further notice. Regular parking permit requirements will not be enforced. Restricted/reserved spaces, ADA spaces, visitor lots and no parking zones will be enforced. Parking deck gates will remain down for security.

Parking Permit Refunds

Click here to learn more about parking permit refunds for students or employees who paid via payroll deduction, credit card or check.

Transit Services

Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2020 the following bus routes will temporarily suspend service:

• Red
• Blue
• Green
• Emory
• Midnight Rambler
• Tech Square
• NARA/TEP

The following routes will continue to operate under reduced schedules. 

• Gold/Tech Trolley route (operates Monday through Friday only)
• Grocery route (operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

Track campus transit at bus.gatech.edu or via the Passio GO! mobile app. 
 

As a safety precaution, PTS has increased measures to disinfect all transit vehicles multiple times daily. Please continue to follow the CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and the well-being of the community.

April MARTA Passes

Monthly MARTA pass sales for April 2020 will be offered online at driverseat.gatech.edu instead of in the PTS office. Online sales will be available Wednesday, March 25 through Tuesday, March 31. Customers will receive an email confirmation with a date and time to pick up passes from the PTS office.

Please note:

-Until further notice, monthly MARTA passes will not be available for purchase from the PTS office.  Customers should purchase passes for May and subsequent months directly from MARTA and other regional transit providers. 

-Customers who purchase monthly MARTA passes via payroll deduction will receive a pass for April as these have been already purchased/processed by OHR. If you would like to cancel your pass for May and subsequent months, please cancel your deduction in OneUSG Connect between March 30 and April 4.

1. Sign into Techworks to access OneUSG Connect.
2. Click on the OneUSG Connect tile.
3. Click on the Voluntary Deductions tile.
4. Click on your MARTA or other transit pass deduction.
5. Enter a Deduction Stop Date of April 4 (so your April check is not deducted for the May pass).
6. Click Submit.

Questions about MARTA passes may be directed to commute@gatech.edu.

Stingerette Nighttime Service

Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Stingerette will operate on a modified schedule from 6:00 p.m. until midnight seven nights a week. Reserve rides at stingerette.com or via the Stingerette mobile app.

PTS Office Closure

The PTS office will be closed starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The PTS Customer Service team will be available to assist customers via email at info.parking@parking.gatech.edu during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday). Parking account management is available 24/7 at driverseat.gatech.edu .

Grocery Shuttle

Additional operating hours to Publix at Atlantic Station Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting Wednesday, March 18.

View route information here. Track the Grocery Shuttle at bus.gatech.edu or with the Passio GO! mobile app.

Airport Shuttle

Direct transportation to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (South Domestic Terminal only). Service is provided every 2.5 hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 31.

Stops include North Avenue Apartments, Techwood/Bobby Dodd Way, Graduate/Family Housing, Fitten Hall, West Village and 8^th Street/Hemphill Avenue.

View route information here. Track the Airport Shuttle at bus.gatech.edu or with the Passio GO! mobile app (no time predictions will be available).

Please note:

-All passengers must be seated. In order to maintain safe social distancing, please sit in every other row while on the bus.

-Assistance with luggage may not be available.

-The shuttle will not provide return trips from the airport.

Airport access is also available via MARTA. Students may use the Tech Trolley to access the Midtown Station or the Tech Square Route to access the North Avenue Station. Use the Red or Gold rail lines heading south to travel to airport.

The Driver’s Seat

Driverseat.gatech.edu will be available for citation appeals and account management.

Log on to DRIVERSEAT.GATECH.EDU to renew or purchase your 2020-2021 parking permit this June. 

All customers who renew/purchase a 2020-2021 permit between June 1 and July 10 will be entered in a drawing to win one of four $100 permit discounts! Click here for rules and regulations.

Click here to learn how to purchase parking permits on The Driver's Seat.

PERMIT RENEWALS: JUNE 1-10
Renewals Available for Annual Individual, Carpool, Semester, Evening/Weekend, SmartPark & Motorcycle Permits
Renewals guarantee your current parking permit type and location for 2020-2021.
Excludes Secondary Motorcycle Permits.

*Note: if your permit was returned due to COVID-19, renew your permit June 19-July 10 during general permit sales. You will be guaranteed your same location and permit type. See below "Permit Purchases: June 19-July 10."
　

WAIT LISTS ASSIGNMENTS AWARDS: JUNE 12-17
Wait List Awards Issued for Annual Individual & Carpool Permits
Awards will be issued on June 12　and must be accepted on or before June 17.

PERMIT PURCHASES: JUNE 19 - JULY 10
Year-Round Sales Open for 2020-2021 Annual Individual, Carpool, Semester, Evening/Weekend, SmartPark & Motorcycle Permits
Customers should purchase permits beginning June 19 if:

• You want to change locations or permit types (permits sold first come, first serve), or
• Your permit was returned due to COVID-19 (all previous permit locations/types will be guaranteed),
• You are a new permit customer (permits sold first come, first serve).

Questions? Email carpool@gatech.edu  for Carpool Permits and info.parking@parking.gatech.edu for all other permits.   

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

NO INCREASE IN PERMIT PRICES

Due to growth in special events and daily parking revenue, prices for the following parking permits will remain the same in 2020-2021:

• Annual Individual Permit: $795
• Carpool Permit: $695
• Evening/Weekend Permit: $235
  • Evening /Weekend + 1 Hour Access: $335
  • Evening/Weekend + 2 Hours Access: $435
  • Evening/Weekend + 3 Hours Access: $535

• Motorcycle Permit (primary vehicle): $145
• SmartPark Permit: $25 (plus $6 per entry from BuzzCard)
• Semester Permit: $400

This is the fifth year that PTS has made no increase in student, faculty and staff permit pricing.

Click here to view the 2020-2021 parking permit price list (scroll down to 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Permit Prices).

VIRTUAL PERMITS ADDED

All Annual Individual, SmartPark, Semester and Evening/Weekend Permits will be VIRTUAL in 2020-2021.

Customers may purchase/renew their permits as usual in The Driver’s Seat. However, they will not receive a physical permit to display in their cars.

BuzzCards will be the primary method of entry in all gated locations. License plate numbers will serve as permit credentials and will be used for enforcement and gate entry in some parking locations. Customers should keep their BuzzCards handy and update their license plate information in their Driver’s Seat accounts.

Carpool, Motorcycle, Retirees, Alumni and all departmental permits will be issued with a physical hangtag.

Benefits of the virtual permit program include reducing the number of physical permits mailed from the PTS office; eliminating parking customers’ need to display permits as they have in previous years; and reducing the number of customers purchasing permits in the PTS office.   

NOTE: Customers will be required to park front-in only (no backing in) as their license plate information will be used for parking enforcement. Vehicles that are backed in are subject to citation.

Click here to learn how virtual permits work (scroll down to Virtual Permits).

TWO NEW SMARTPARK LOCATIONS

SmartPark is a pay-as-you-go permit program for occasional drivers, including teleworkers, virtual learners, and commuters. Two new parking locations will be added to SmartPark permit access in 2020-2021:

• W02-Student Center deck
• W22-Dalney deck (pilot location for 2020-2021)

Other SmartPark locations include Visitors Area 1 – North Avenue, E81-Tech Square/GT Hotel deck, and W23-North Campus deck.

SmartPark unit sales for 2019-2020 will end June 1 and resume July 27. New SmartPark units will be valid for use starting August 15, 2020.

For more information about SmartPark, click here (scroll down to SmartPark Permits).

ONLINE PERMIT PURCHASES ONLY

All 2020-2021 Annual Individual, Carpool, Semester, Evening/Weekend, SmartPark and Motorcycle Permits will be sold online via The Driver’s Seat. These permits will not be available for purchase in the PTS office.

Note: current year (2019-2020) permits will not be available online starting March 26, 2020. These permits will be on sale in the PTS office only.

The following permits will not be available online. Please visit the PTS office starting July 27, 2020 to purchase:

• New Reserved Spaces
• Retirees Permits
• Alumni Permits
• Secondary Motorcycle Permits
• Temporary Permits
• Vendors/Contractors Permits
• Official Business Permits*
• R-All Permits*
• Dual/Multi/All Access Permits*
• Departmental Permits*

*Campus departments will be notified to purchase these permits when paid with departmental funds. 

PERMIT MAIL AND PICK UP OPTIONS

Most permits will be virtual with no physical hangtag to be mailed.

Carpool permit customers paying via credit card will be required to pick up and pay for their permits in the PTS office beginning July 27, 2020.

All other permits purchased online will be mailed. Customers should update their addresses in  The Driver’s Seat to ensure that permits are mailed successfully.

Due to Georgia Tech’s precautions regarding COVID-19, PTS Brown Bags have been CANCELED. Food for Fines will be POSTPONED. We will inform you when new dates are scheduled.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes. It should work on most mobile devices but may be easier to navigate on a larger screen. Instructions on how to use the survey are posted on the welcome screen.

Information gathered from the survey will also be used to inform a 10-year strategic plan for the Tech Square district, being developed by Capital Planning and Space Management.

The survey will close at midnight on Monday, Jan. 20. Click here to participate.

In August, Georgia Tech announced that Tech Square Phase III would include Scheller Tower, a new building for the Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business. Last spring, Georgia Tech received approval from the Board of Regents, the state legislature, and Gov. Brian Kemp to provide state funding for the architectural design of Tech Square Phase III. Pending full project funding and approval by the Board of Regents and the governor, construction could begin as early as the summer of 2020 and could conclude by the end of 2022.

Tech Square Phase III will be located on the northwest corner of West Peachtree and Fifth Streets and will include an additional tower for the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, as well as for other programming.

To better support a reduced student, faculty, and staff population on campus and follow the recommended social distancing guidelines, here is what you need to know about Campus Services changes.

Dining

This week, Dining Services will provide meal delivery services for both residential and non-residential students at two on-campus locations in accordance with social distancing recommendations.

Students can order lunch and dinner meals here, and food will be delivered to Brittain Dining Hall and Woodruff Hall South from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

This service is in addition to the remaining dining locations that are open for meals. Hours are available here.
 

Postal Services

The Georgia Tech Post Office continues to operate. The postal services team has enhanced its daily cleaning of both the Post Office and 711 Mail Processing Center in accordance with CDC guidelines and has provided personal protection equipment for staff at both locations.

Post Office, Student Center 1^st Floor:
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (retail window)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (package window)

711 Mail Processing Center (711 Marietta St)
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Residents with mailboxes need to clean out their mailbox and pick up any packages remaining at the Post Office to assist with the Student Center’s impending closure for renovation.
• Residents are asked to forward their mail (using this link for those living in the residence halls, and this link for those living in Greek housing — please do not attempt to forward through USPS), and to have any critical packages such as perishables and medications redirected to their current place of residence.
• Faculty and staff are asked to call 404-385-4174 and arrange for pickup of their packages at the Mail Processing Center as soon as possible. To ensure the health of our team, mail and packages will be delivered curbside.

For questions about package pickup, mail forwarding, or for alternate arrangements, email postofficeask@po.gatech.edu or visit postoffice.gatech.edu. 
 

Parking and Transportation

Parking permit registration has been rescheduled to accommodate the on-campus changes to our services.

• Permit Renewals: June 1 – 10, 2020
• Wait List Awards: June 12 – 17, 2020
• General Permit Sales: June 19 – July 10, 2020

Visit pts.gatech.edu for more information.

MARTA Transit pass
Monthly MARTA pass sales for April 2020 will be offered online at driverseat.gatech.edu instead of in the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) office. Online sales will be available Wednesday, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31. Customers will receive an email confirmation with a date and time to pick up passes from the PTS office.

Until further notice, monthly MARTA passes will not be available for purchase from the PTS office.  Customers who want to purchase passes for May and beyond should work directly with the transit provider. Customers who purchase monthly MARTA passes via payroll deduction will receive a pass for April as these have been already processed by Human Resources.

Learn how to purchase MARTA passes online or cancel payroll deduction here. Questions about MARTA passes may be directed to commute@gatech.edu.

Campus Transit
Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Stingerette will operate on a modified schedule from 6 p.m. until midnight seven nights a week. Reserve rides at stingerette.com or via the Stingerette mobile app.

Additional transit services are in place to help students who are on campus:

• Grocery Shuttle — provides trips to Publix at Atlantic Station Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. View route information here. Track the Grocery Shuttle at bus.gatech.edu or with the Passio GO! mobile app.
• Airport Shuttle — offers direct transportation to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (South Domestic Terminal only) through Tuesday, March 31, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. View route information here. Track the “Airport” shuttle at bus.gatech.edu or with the Passio GO! mobile app (no time predictions will be available).
• MARTA/Airport Access via Campus Transit — Airport access is also available via MARTA. Students may use the Tech Trolley to access the Midtown Station or the Tech Square Route to access the North Avenue Station. Use the Red or Gold rail lines heading south to travel to airport.

All other transit services will operate on a reduced schedule, which can be viewed here.

Operations
The PTS office will be closed starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The PTS Customer Service team will be available to assist customers via email at info.parking@parking.gatech.edu during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Parking account management is available at driverseat.gatech.edu.
 

Bookstore

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech will close until further notice. Here is what you need to know about the bookstore’s various services:

• Online orders: We will continue to fulfill online orders within a 24-48-hour period. We will offer store pickup via appointment only from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. We will notify you to schedule an appointment. Orders to be shipped will not be affected, and will continue to be sent via ground shipping.
• Regalia orders: We will accept returns on unopened master's and bachelor's regalia until April 30, 2020, with a receipt or order number. All online orders for bachelor's and master's regalia will be processed unless you notify us to cancel. Reply to your order confirmation to request cancellation. Please ship your unopened regalia back to us via trackable means and notify us via email by replying to your order confirmation. We will not provide shipping labels for a return.
• Ph.D. regalia orders: All Ph.D. rental orders will be canceled. Ph.D. custom regalia purchases will be fulfilled and are not returnable.
• Textbook rental returns: You can print a prepaid label to return your textbook rentals to us by April 30, 2020. See our Textbook rental FAQs page for details.
• Faculty textbook orders: Faculty should continue to place their book orders for Summer and Fall via facultyenlight.com.
• Mac service and repair: We will continue to offer repairs for Mac and iPad via appointment. Please send an email to techstore@gatech.edu to schedule an appointment.
• Starbucks: Our Starbucks cafe is now closed to the public as well.
• Free online textbook access for students: In partnership with VitalSource, Barnes & Noble Education will offer access to free eTextbooks for the remainder of the Spring 2020 term. Visit VitalSource at their help page to get started.
• Free online academic support: Through June 15, students will have access to 10 free, step-by-step solutions and tutoring, per month, from bartleby learn, as well as free premium access to a 24/7 virtual writing center through bartleby write. Visit bartleby.com to get started.
   Please contact us at sm225@bncollege.com for all other questions or concerns.

For more information, visit our customer service page.
 

Campus Recreation Center (CRC)

The CRC has closed all recreational facilities and programming until guidance is given for it to reopen. Many of our students, faculty, and staff depend on the CRC to support their well-being. During this closure, there are several on-campus and virtual resources to take advantage of. From outdoor options like the Tyler Brown Pi Mile and Roe Stamps Recreation Field and Track to workout facilities in the residence halls, there are plenty of ways for students to stay active on campus.

The CRC has launched eIntramurals for students to stay connected to other Tech students in their Intramurals. Registration is now open and closes Friday, March 27, at noon. Sign up here.

A full list of resources is available here.  
 

Student Center

The Student Center is open with limited operations to allow access to the Post Office and dining options inside the building. The Student Center administrative office and information desk are currently closed. A valid BuzzCard is required to access the building before 11 a.m. or after 1 p.m. West Village remains closed until further notice.

If you have art pieces in Paper & Clay, you can visit Tuesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 26, from 3  to 6 p.m. to pick them up. Due to our limited operations and efforts to maintain appropriate social distance, you will only be able to collect your things; you will not be able to work on incomplete projects or start a new one.

If you are not able to pick up your pieces during this time, you will have another opportunity at the end of the semester. Details on additional dates and options will be announced in the future. If you have any questions, email gtpaperandclay@gatech.edu.

Individuals can pay off parking citations by donating canned or boxed food to Parking and Transportation Services pilot Food for Fines event.

Bring items to the PTS office on Monday, March 23 or Tuesday, March 24 in exchange for payment of one citation up to $55 dollars.

All donations will benefit Klemis Kitchen, a campus food pantry for students with dietary needs and financial concerns that limit their access to proper nourishment.

GUIDELINES

• Canned or boxed goods can be redeemed for citations in the following amounts:
  • 5 items = up to $20
  • 10 items = $21-30
  • 20 items = $31-55
• Canned items must be at least 14 ounces; boxed food must be at least 16 ounces. Preferred items include:
  • Cereal bars/protein bars
  • Canned protein (tuna, chicken, etc.)
  • Pasta and pasta sauce
  • Individually wrapped snacks
  • Canned soups
  • Canned vegetables
  • Bottled water and juices/juice boxes (no sodas)
• Expired, opened or frozen/refrigerated items will not be accepted.
• All GT students and employees and visitors with outstanding citation balances are eligible to participate. Please bring BuzzCards or ID to the PTS office.
• Donations can be applied to one (1) citation only. Check your citation balance at driverseat.gatech.edu to apply the correct number of items.
• Partial citation payments are not accepted.
• Donations cannot apply to citations that have been transferred to the Bursar’s office or that have already been paid.
• Donations cannot apply to future citation balances.
• Citations pending appeal will be forfeited/dismissed when donation is applied.
• Customers waive their right to appeal citations once donations are applied.
• Customers are encouraged to pay any remaining citation balances on their account after their donation.
• Donations will be applied on the event dates only during office hours (Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

ELIGIBLE CITATIONS (plus $5 late fee if applicable)

• Blocking a parked vehicle - $50
• Double parking - $50
• Illegally parking in a space reserved for special events - $50
• Illegally parking in reserved spaces - $50
• No parking zone - $50
• Obstructing traffic - $50
• Parked in an EV space without permit - $50
• Parking improperly in a Service Vehicle Space - $50
• Parking in a Bus or Trolley stop - $50
• Parking in a loading zone - $50
• Parking in a reserved space - $50
• Parking on a hash mark - $50
• Unregistered or immobilized vehicle - $50
• Illegally entering or exiting a pay lot - $40
• Expired meter - $25
• Misuse of Official Business Permit - $25
• Parking contrary to traffic - $25
• Parking without appropriate permit - $25
• First-Time Offender for Unregistered Vehicles - $15
• Failure to display permit - $10
• Improper parking - $10
• Improper Parking/Use of an Electrical Outlet - $10

Stamps Health Services

Mon. March 16 – Wed. March 18 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs. March 19 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Georgia Tech Dining

Meal swipes can only be used as Ferst Place in the Student Center.

Full hours are available here.

Georgia Tech Bookstore

Sun. March 15 | CLOSED
Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. March 21: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Starbucks Tech Square

Sun. March 15 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. March 21 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

BuzzCard Center

Sat. March 14 – Sun. March 15 | CLOSED
Mon. March 16 – Wed. March 18 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs. March 19 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 21 – Sun. March 22 | CLOSED

Burdell’s

Mon. March 16 – Thurs. March 19 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fri. March 20 | CLOSED

Campus Recreation Center

Sat. March 14 | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun. March 15 | 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat. March 21 | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun. March 22 | 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Student Center Building                              

Fri. March 13 | 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sat. March 14 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun. March 15 | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mon. March 16 | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tues. March 17 | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed. March 18 | 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thurs. March 19 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri. March 20 | 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sat. March 21 | 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sun. March 22 | 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

The building is accessible 24/7 with a valid BuzzCard.

West Village Building

Fri. March 13 | 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat. March 14 - Sun. March 22 | Closed
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Information Desk

Fri. March 13 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 14 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun. March 15 | CLOSED
Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 21 – Sun. March 22 | CLOSED
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Tech Rec

Fri. March 13 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 14 – Sun. March 22 | CLOSED
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Paper & Clay

Fri. March 13 | Noon – 6 p.m.
Sat. March 14 – Sun. March 22 | CLOSED
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Under The Couch

Fri. March 13 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 14 – Sun. March 22 | CLOSED
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Post Office

Fri. March 13 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 14 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (package window only)
Sun. March 15 | CLOSED
Mon. March 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tues. March 17 | CLOSED for staff training
Wed. March 18 – Fri. March 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. March 21 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (package window only)
Sun. March 22 | CLOSED
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Transit

Reduced Service:

The following routes will operate using reduced schedules:   

Red Route: 7:10 a.m. – 9:50 p.m., Monday-Friday, arriving approximately every 28 minutes

Blue Route: 7:10 a.m. – 10:05 p.m., Monday-Friday, arriving approximately every 30 minutes

Green Route: Monday-Friday

• 6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. arriving approximately every 36 minutes
• 8:00 a.m. – 6:10 p.m., arriving approximately every 18 minutes
• 6:10 p.m. – 8:50 p.m., arriving approximately every 36 minutes

Tech Trolley: Monday - Friday

• 5:45 a.m. – 7:25 a.m., arriving approximately every 35 minutes
• 7:25 a.m. – 9:25 a.m., arriving approximately every 10 minutes
• 9:25 a.m. – 4:25 p.m., arriving approximately every 14 minutes
• 4:25 p.m. – 6:40 p.m., arriving approximately every 10 minutes
• 6:40 p.m. – 7:35 p.m., arriving approximately every 14 minutes
• 7:35 p.m. – 9:25 p.m., arriving approximately every 18 minutes
• 9:25 p.m. – 10:15 p.m., arriving approximately every 35 minutes

Saturday: 10: 00 a.m. – 6:40 p.m., arriving approximately every 35 minutes
Sunday: 3:00 p.m. – 9:50 p.m., arriving approximately every 35 minutes

The following routes will operate on their normal schedules:

Midnight Rambler: 8:00 p.m. – 2:20 a.m., Sunday - Saturday, arriving approximately every 15 minutes

NARA/TEP Shuttle: 7:20 a.m.-6:20 p.m., Monday - Friday, arriving approximately every 18 minutes

GT-Emory Shuttle: 7:15 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., Monday-Friday, as scheduled

Grocery Shuttle: 10:17 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday - Sunday, as scheduled

Stingerette

Stingerette service will be available for rides between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each night.  To schedule a ride, please use the Stingerette web interface, mobile iOS or Android app.

Parking

Normal parking regulations will be in effect during Spring Break. Please be sure that your parking permit is displayed properly to avoid citations or towing.

Housing

Assignments Office

Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Area Offices

Mon. March 16 – Fri. March 20 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Georgia Tech Library

Sat. March 14 | 12 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. March 15 | CLOSED
Mon. March 16 - Friday, March 20 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. March 21 | CLOSED
Sun. March 22 | 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Mon. March 23 | Regular hours resume

Full list at library.gatech.edu/hours.

Midnight Rambler

The Midnight Rambler is a late night bus calculator that operates each night during exams from 8:00 PM to 2:20 AM with an average 15 minute frequency.  You can track the Midnight Rambler at bus.gatech.edu.

Stingerette

Stingerette is a Georgia Tech operated van service that provides point-to-point transportation to locations within main campus, offsite Georgia Tech facilities in midtown, Home Park, Centennial Place, and the Midtown MARTA rail station.  Requests can be made at www.stingerette.com or through the Stingerette App (iOS and Android).  Parking and Transportation will have additional Stingerette staffing throughout exams to help students get around safely.

Winter Break: Dec. 14, 2019 - Jan. 4, 2020

Track all GT transit services at www.bus.gatech.edu.

Saturday, December 14, 2019

The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will operate on an alternate outbound route. The shuttle will not stop at Ferst & Atlantic, Klaus, Ferst & Fowler or the GLC/Family Housing on its way to Atlantic Station. Please board the shuttle at the Ferst & Hemphill or North Deck/State Street bus stops.  The shuttle will stop at GLC/Family housing when returning to campus.

Sunday - Sunday, December 15 - 22, 2019

The Midnight Rambler will not be in service.  All other bus routes will operate using reduced schedules.  Stingerette service will operate with regular hours. 

Monday - Friday, December 23 - 27, 2019

There will be no campus transit during this time.  Stingerette service will end at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Saturday and Sunday, December 28 - 29, 2019

Grocery and Gold/Tech Trolley routes will operate using regular schedules.  Stingerette service will operate with regular hours starting at 7:00 p.m. on December 28, 2019.

Monday and Tuesday, December 30 - 31, 2019

The Midnight Rambler will not be in service.  All other weekday routes will operate using reduced schedules.  Stingerette will end operation on January 1, 2020 at 3:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

There will be no campus transit or student paratransit.  Stingerette will end operation at 3:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020.

Thursday and Friday, January 2 - 3, 2020

All weekday routes will operate using reduced schedules.  The Midnight Rambler will resume service at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  Stingerette service will operate with regular hours starting at 7:00 p.m. on January 2, 2020.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

All transit routes will resume regular service.

PTS Office

The PTS Office will be closed Dec. 21 – Dec. 29, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020. Customers may call 404-385-7275 for assistance (except Dec. 25). Please visit driverseat.gatech.edu to purchase permits to manage citations/appeals.

Parking and Transportation Services invites students, faculty and staff to submit photos or illustrations to be featured on the 2020-2021 Annual Individual, Carpool and Alumni parking permits. Winners will receive a free permit next year.

Participants may submit original illustrations (drawn digitally or by hand) or photographs that adhere to the following themes:

-GT’s 50^th anniversary of campus transit

- Any positive experience, memory or image at Georgia Tech. All photos must be taken on the Georgia Tech campus.

All submissions must be submitted digitally to torise.young@gatech.edu as an email attachment. Include the participant’s name, GTID, classification, email address, phone number and a short description of the image.

The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2020. Winners will be announced in April 2020.

Click here for official contest rules and image guidelines.

NEW Area 8 – Tech Square/GT Hotel Parking Deck Rates

<1 Hour: $3.00

1-2 Hours: $6.00

2-3 Hours: $9.00

3-4 Hours: $12.00

4-5 Hours: $15.00

5-6 Hours: $18.00

NEW Visitors Area 6 Parking Lot Rates

<1 Hour: $3.00

1-2 Hours: $6.00

2-3 Hours: $8.00

3-4 Hours: $10.00

4-5 Hours: $12.00

5-6 Hours: $15.00

6-24 Hours: $15.00

The increase will align parking rates in the Tech Square area with the average visitor parking rates in Midtown Atlanta and fund lighting and equipment improvements.

What Can You Do?

• Inform your Tech Square visitors of the new rates.
• If you purchased visitors validations for your department before December 20, 2019, they will need to be exchanged to reflect the new rates. Please email Keith Trawick at keith.trawick@pts.gatech.edu with your department and the number of validations to be exchanged (at no additional charge). The deadline for exchanges is February 28, 2020. NOTE: If validations are not exchanged, your visitors will have to pay the difference in rates upon exiting the parking facilities.
• All validations purchased after December 20, 2019 will be sold at the new rate. 

Questions or concerns may be directed to Keith Trawick at keith.trawick@pts.gatech.edu.

Dining

Dec. 16 - 22 | Hours available here
Dec. 23 - 29 | All locations closed
Dec. 30 - Jan. 5 | Hours availale here
Jan. 6 - 12 | Hours available here

Wing Zone

Monday, Dec. 16 – Monday, Dec. 23 | Regular Hours
Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 – Tuesday, Dec 31 | Regular Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 | Return to regular hours

Campus Recreation Center

Monday, Dec. 16 – Thursday, Dec. 19 | 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20 | 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 29 | Closed
Monday, Dec. 30 | 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 - Friday, Jan. 3 | 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 5 | 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Housing and Residence Life Offices

Dec. 23 – Dec. 27 | Closed
Jan. 1 | Closed

Student Center Building              

Monday, Dec. 16 | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 17 | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Friday, Dec. 20 | 7a.m. - 10p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 23 | BuzzCard access only
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | BuzzCard access only
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 8 - 10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27 | 5 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28 | 8 - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 29 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30 | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 3 | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 5 | Return to regular hours
*Outside of the listed times, the Student Center will be accessible with a valid BuzzCard 24 hours a day.

West Village Building                   

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Thursday, Jan. 3 | Closed
Friday, Jan. 3 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 5 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 6 | Return to regular hours

Information Desk

Monday, Dec. 16 – Friday, Dec. 20 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21 – Wednesday, Jan. 1| Closed.
Thursday, Jan. 2 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 3 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 – Sunday, Jan. 5 | Closed
Monday, Jan. 6 | Return to regular hours

Tech Rec

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 5 | Closed
Monday, Jan. 6 | Regular hours of operation resume

Paper & Clay

Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Jan 5 | Closed
Monday, Jan. 6 | Regular hours of operation resume

Under The Couch

Monday, Dec. 9 – Sunday, Jan. 5 | Closed
Monday, Jan. 6 | Regular hours of operation resume

Post Office

Monday, Dec. 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 | Closed for staff training
Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Friday, Dec. 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 29 | Closed (departmental mail pickup available at 711 Processing Center by appointment)
Monday, Dec. 30 – Tuesday, Dec. 31| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 – Friday, Jan. 3 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Package Pickup Window Only)
Sunday, Jan. 5 | Closed
Monday, Jan. 6 | Normal hours of operation resume

Stamps Health Services

Dec. 16 – Jan. 3 | Closing at 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 23 – 27 | Closed
Jan. 1 | Closed

Parking and Transportation Services

Dec. 14 – Jan. 4 hours are available here.

BuzzCard Center

Dec. 16 - 19 | Regular hours
Dec. 20 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 23 - 27 | Closed
Dec. 30 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 31 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jan. 1 | Closed
Jan. 2 | Regular hours resume

Burdell's

Dec. 16 – 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dec. 21 – 29 | Closed
Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Closed on Jan. 1
Jan. 6 | Regular hours resume

Georgia Tech Bookstore

Dec. 16 - 20 | 8am-6pm
Dec. 21 - 22 | 10am-4pm
Dec. 23 | 10am-6pm
Dec. 24 | 10am-4pm
Dec. 25 | CLOSED
Dec. 26 - 27 | 10am-6pm
Dec. 28 - 29 | 10am-4pm
Dec. 30 | 8am-6pm
Dec. 31 | 8am-4pm
Jan. 1 | 10am-4pm
Jan. 2 | Regular hours resume

Starbucks Tech Square

Dec. 16 – Jan. 6 | Open 7 a.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. weekends/holidays. Closes same time as main store.

The Blue route will no longer serve Fitten Hall.

The Blue Route is temporarily being modified to serve the Tricentennial Building, which is the interim location for classes in Howey Physics which is being renovated.  

On behalf of the Institute, Campus Recreation Center, Student Center, CEISMC and the Ferst Center we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting these campus events that will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 through Sunday, December 8, 2019.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus guests by adhering to the following instructions:

SWIMMING U.S. OPEN

The 2019 Toyota U.S. Open Championships will take place in the CRC on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 through Sunday, December 8, 2019. Several parking locations will be used for guest parking.

W10 Customers: During this event, there will be uncommon congestion in W10.  You are welcome to park in the following alternate locations during this event.

• W02: Student Center deck
• W22: Dalney deck
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

Please be sure your permit is displayed properly. Access will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool Permit for gated locations.

W22 Customers: During this event, there may be uncommon congestion in W22.  You are welcome to park in the following alternate locations during this event.

• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

W01 Customers: Please remove your vehicles from the marked W01 spaces (on Ferst Drive between Regents and 6^th Street, CRC side only) by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. You are welcome to park in the following alternate locations during this event:

• W01: any unmarked W01 spaces
• W02: Student Center deck
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

 Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

Please be sure your permit is displayed properly.  Access will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool Permit for gated locations.

W06 Customers: Please remove your vehicles from the marked W06 spaces (on Tech Parkway between Northside Drive and the CRC Service drive) by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. You are welcome to park in the following alternate locations during this event:

• W06: any unmarked W06 spaces
• W01: Tech Parkway, Wallace Street & State Street ONLY
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

 Note: E44 and ER51are no longer alternate parking areas

Please be sure your permit is displayed properly.

W02 Permit Customers: You do not have to move your vehicles for this event. However, there may be uncommon congestion in these parking locations. If you cannot find a parking space in your assigned area, you are welcome to park in the following locations:

• W22: Dalney deck
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

NOTE: To avoid heavy traffic, we encourage you to walk or use campus transit. Due to the large number of attendees, Trolleys and Stingers are expected to be congested.  

Questions on the CRC events may be directed to the Campus Recreation Center at 404-385-7529.

GATE CONFERENCE

The Gate Conference will take place at the Student Center on Friday, December 6, 2019. Guests will park in W02-Student Center Deck.

W02 Customers: You do not have to move your vehicles for this event. However, there will be uncommon congestion in these parking locations. If you cannot find a parking space in your assigned area, you are welcome to park in the following locations:

• W22: Dalney deck
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

Questions on the Student Center event may be directed to the Student Center at 404-385-4275.

KIDS CLUB

The CEISMC-KIDS Club will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Guests will park in W21: Physics/Boggs lots

W21 Customers: During this event, there may be uncommon congestion in W21. You are welcome to park in other open spaces in W21.

Questions about this event may be directed to CEISMC at: 404-894-0777

RHYTHM DANCE

The Rhythm Dance event will take place at the Student Center on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Guests will park in W02-Student Center Deck.

W02 Customers: You do not have to move your vehicles for this event. However, there will be uncommon congestion in these parking locations. If you cannot find a parking space in your assigned area, you are welcome to park in the following locations:

• W22: Dalney deck
• Any ungated, nonresidential parking lot (E or W lots)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

Questions about the Ferst Center event may be directed to the Ferst Center at: 404-894-2787

We understand that these events may be an inconvenience to you. On behalf of Georgia Tech, Campus Recreation Center, Student Center, CEISMC and the Ferst Center we appreciate your patience, cooperation and continued support.

This year, a slew of Tech employees did just that. Overall, Georgia Tech placed first out of 67 organizations with 500+ staff, and first overall out of nearly 300 organizations that participated in the Challenge.

In total, Tech employees biked 22,300 miles, with more than 9,300 of them serving as part of a commute. The collective efforts prevented more than 7,400 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

“Encouraging others to ride cannot be limited to the Challenge, as increasing the number of people who ride not only reduces congestion on our campus roads and improves the quality of air we breathe, but also helps to make the roads safer for all of us,” said Becky James, instructor at the Campus Recreation Center who helped captain the challenge for Georgia Tech.

A group from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) took home first place among teams from Georgia Tech. The members of team “GTRI’s Thighs” biked 5,166 of Georgia Tech’s total miles.

Jett Marks, a research scientist in GTRI’s CIPHER lab, was among the leaders on that team. When Marks joined GTRI in 2015, he was elated to find others who shared his love for biking — for fun, for a commute, or both. He had participated in the Atlanta Bike Challenge in the past and became a catalyst in getting others within GTRI to participate.

The Challenge “game-ifies” cycling by awarding points for daily riding, number of miles, and encouraging others to join. For Marks, encouraging others to take up cycling comes naturally.
“Outside of riding a bicycle, I’ve not found any other single act that brings so much positivity in so many ways,” he said. “Riding a bike obviously trains our physical muscles, and it also trains our smile muscles.”

Joshua Forester, who also works in the CIPHER lab, was the top rider overall for Georgia Tech, and a member of GTRI’s Thighs. Forester bikes for commuting and fun, and recently completed a bike race in Fiji. He blogged about the experience of this year’s Challenge and some of the activities that took place that month, including a trip from Georgia to Alabama along the Silver Comet Trail. Forester had a goal of being a top 10 rider during the challenge, and he biked nearly 900 miles in 10 days to meet that goal.

“I had to work through knee pain, some mild tennis elbow, a family emergency, rain and lightning storms, extreme fatigue from the exercise and sleeplessness, sickness, and vertebrae bruising from storing my headlight battery pack (which is itself padded) in my center jersey pocket and not realizing what was causing it until the final day,” he wrote. “Some much-needed rest was in order.”

Though the Challenge is over, Georgia Tech offers many resources for cyclists year-round. Some of those available from Parking and Transportation Services include a SmartPark permit (for occasional vehicular parking), helmet sales, and bike/scooter safety classes (in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Police Department and Bike GT). Georgia Commute Options offers ridematching, commuter rewards, and guaranteed ride home programs. Many buildings are equipped with showers, and the new Dalney Parking Deck has Tech’s first bike storage room outside of campus housing. See locations at map.gatech.edu, and learn more at bike.hwb.gatech.edu.

Starting Tuesday, December 26, the operational hours for Campus Services departments will be adjusted for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Read on for the changes from Dining, Student Center, CRC, Bookstore, Parking and Transportation, Stamps Health Services, and BuzzCard Center.

Dining

Operational hours for dining are available here.

Student Center Building                             

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (BuzzCard access only after 9 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 28 - BuzzCard Access only
Friday, Nov. 29 - 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. (BuzzCard access only after 10 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 30 - 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. (BuzzCard access only after 11 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 1 - 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (BuzzCard access only after 11 p.m.)
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

West Village Building

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Nov. 30 - Closed
Sunday, Dec. 1 - 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

Information Desk

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

Tech Rec

Tuesday, Nov. 26 - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

Paper & Clay

Tuesday, Nov. 26 - 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 2 - Noon – 6 p.m. (finals hours begin)

Under The Couch

Tuesday, Nov. 26 - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

Post Office

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed
Monday, Dec. 2 - Regular hours resume

Campus Recreation Center (CRC)

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Nov. 30 – Closed
Sunday, Dec. 1 – 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Georgia Tech Bookstore

Thursday, Nov. 28 – Closed
Friday, Nov. 29 – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Satruday, Nov. 30 - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Burdell's

Tuesday, Nov. 26 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 - Closed
Friday, Nov. 29 - Closed
Saturday, Nov. 30 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 - Closed

Stamps Health Services

Wednesday, Nov. 27 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Closed
Friday, Nov. 29 - Closed

Parking and Transportation Services

If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during the break, please move your vehicles from the following lots to accommodate for football parking by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27: 

• E40
• E44 
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52 
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• ER51: 4th Street
• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5th Street to 10th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8th Street

For special exceptions, please call 404-385-7275. 

Transit

Wednesday, Nov. 27

• All GT transit services will operate reduced schedules starting on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
• Midnight Rambler will continue as normal until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28.
• Stingerette Nighttime will operate until 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29

• There will be no GT transit or Stingerette services during this time.

Saturday, Nov. 30– UGA Football Game

• Tech Trolley will operate regular transit service.  Grocery Route will not operate due to football road closures. Stingerette will operate starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Sunday, Dec. 1

All GT transit services will operate their normal schedules and routes.

BuzzCard Center

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28 - Closed
Friday, Nov. 29 - Closed

Georgia Tech Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 6:00 pm

Fall 2019 Capstone Expo
Monday, December 2, 2019, 6:00 pm

On behalf of the Institute, the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, and Mechanical Engineering we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting these campus events that will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2019 through Monday, December 2, 2019.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following instructions:

GT FOOTBALL

Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1, 2019

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Wednesday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Wednesday, November 27.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Friday, November 29, 2019

To accommodate for RV parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Friday by noon:

       •       W21: upper lot overlooking Ferst Drive

W21 customers may park in other open W21 spaces or W27 or W22 Dalney Deck. Access for the W22 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits. 

To accommodate service vehicle parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Friday by 2:00 p.m.:

•         ER55: 6th Street – (Softball Field side only)

ER55 customers may park in other open ER55 spaces. 

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)

·     ER51: 4^th Street

• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Wednesday, November 27:

• W06 (excluding Ivan Allen College/Habersham lot at 781 Marietta St.)
• W22: Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI
• ER66 (For E63, E65 and ER55 permit holders only)

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket is pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Wednesday through Sunday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 2:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

 Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

RETURNING TO ASSIGNED PARKING AREAS

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1 [with the exception of E63, E65, and ER55 (10^th to 6^th street only)].

 .  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

TRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR GAMEDAY

• The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, November 30. Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, December 1.
• The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will both begin operations one (1) hour after the game ends on Saturday.

GT BASKETBALL 

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Men’s basketball game will take place at the McCamish Pavilion/Zelnak on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Guests will park in:

• E65- McCamish Pavilion/Zelnak
• E63-O'Keefe
• ER55 (specifically both sides of Fowler from 10th to 6th Streets only)
• 8^th Street Meters

Please move your vehicles from the lots/streets noted above by 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1:

The following lots do not have to move their vehicle but expect congestion.

• E52-Peters Deck
• W23-North Deck/State St.
• ER66- Family Housing (10th and Home)/TAH

ALTERNATE PARKING LOTS

To accommodate Georgia Tech permit patrons on gameday, customers may move their vehicles to the following areas starting Sunday, December 1 by 6:00 a.m.:

      ·      ER66 (Family Housing/10^th and Home) – gate access for ER66 will be added to your BuzzCards or carpool permit

      ·      Any ungated, non-residential parking area (E or W zones)

Note: E44, ER51, W06-Habersham/781 Marietta are no longer alternate parking areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends (with the exception of E65 permit holders).

NOTE:  Vehicles that have been temporarily relocated to alternate parking lots must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, with the exception of E65 permit holders (See below). Vehicles that remain in the alternate parking zones after the above stated time and date will be subject to citation.    

CAPSTONE EXPO

NEW: Monday, December 2, 2019

The Fall 2019 Capstone Design Expo will take place on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McCamish Pavillion. 

Guests will park in E65-McCamish Pavilion lot, W21- Howey/Physics lot, and E52-Peters Parking Deck (lower level):

• E65 Customers: Please remove your vehicles from all E65 areas by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2 to accommodate this event. This includes all Facilities and ROTC vehicles, except those parked in the reserved spaces. You are welcome to park in ER66-Family Housing on Monday.

Access for ER66 will be granted on your BuzzCards and Carpool permits. Please be sure your permit is displayed properly if applicable.

• W21 Customers: Please move your vehicles from the marked areas of the upper section of the lot overlooking Ferst Drive on Monday, December 2 by 6:00 a.m. You are welcome to park in other open W21 spaces or in, W23-North Campus deck. 

Access for W23 will be granted on your BuzzCards and Carpool permits. Please be sure your permit is displayed properly.

Please note: Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

• W23, E52, and ER66 Customers: During this event, there may be uncommon congestion in these parking areas.

Normal Conditions should resume on Tuesday, December 3.

Questions about the Athletic Events can be directed to GTAA at 404-894-5447.

Questions about Capstone can be directed to the Mechanical Engineering Department at 404-894 3200.

We understand that these events may be an inconvenience to you. On behalf of Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Athletic Association and Mechanical Engineering, we appreciate your patience, cooperation and continued support.

Enjoy the games! GO JACKETS!

• E40
• E44 
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52 
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• ER51: 4th Street
• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5th Street to 10th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8th Street

For special exceptions, please call 404-385-7275. 

Transit

Wednesday – Sunday, Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2019 — Thanksgiving Break

• Wednesday, November 27

All GT transit services will operate reduced schedules starting on Wednesday, November 27.

Midnight Rambler will continue as normal until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28.

Stingerette Nighttime will operate until 3:15 a.m on Thursday morning, November 28.

• Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
  There will be no GT transit or Stingerette services during this time.
   
• Saturday, November 30, 2019 – UGA Football Game
  Tech Trolley will operate regular transit service.  Grocery Route will not operate due to football road closures.  Stingerette will operate starting at 7 PM Saturday evening.
   
• Sunday, December 1, 2019

All GT transit services will operate their normal schedules and routes.

Gameday:  Thursday, November 21, 2019

Kickoff:  8:00 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Wolfpack

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Wednesday, November 20 through Thursday, November 21, 2019

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Tuesday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Wednesday, November 20.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

To accommodate for RV parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Wednesday by 5:00 p.m.:

•             W21: upper lot overlooking Ferst Drive

W21 customers may park in other open W21 spaces or W27 or W22 Dalney Deck. Access for the W22 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits. 

To accommodate service vehicle parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Wednesday by 2:00 p.m.:

•         ER55: 6th Street – (Softball Field side only)

ER55 customers may park in other open ER55 spaces. 

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• ER51: 4^th Street
• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• NEW - W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Thursday November 21:

• W06 (excluding Ivan Allen College/Habersham lot at 781 Marietta St.)
• W22: Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Thursday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 8:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22.  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

Transit Operations for Gameday

• The Tech Square - Clough Commons service will end at 2:00p.m. due to road closures.  These buses will be placed into service on the Gold/Tech Trolley route.
• The Red and Blue Stingers will be rerouted starting at 2:00 p.m. due to road closures.  The buses from both routes will circulate between west campus and North Avenue Apartments via the Student Center in both directions (they will be stopping at: Fitten Hall, West Village, 8th&Hemphill, Couch Park, CRC/ISYE, Student Center, Transit Hub, Ferst&Cherry/Tech Tower, and North Avenue Apartments).  All bus stops along Techwood Drive, and on Ferst Drive between Hemphill Avenue and Techwood Drive, will not be served by Red or Blue Stingers during this reroute.  This rerouted service will end at 6:00 p.m.
• The Green Stinger and NARA/TEP Shuttle will end services at 6:00 p.m.
• The Gold/Tech Trolley and GT - Emory Shuttle will operate their normal schedules and routes.  Due to increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic, delays are expected.
• The Midnight Rambler will NOT operate.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service will begin operations one (1) hour after the game ends on Thursday.

NEW: Friday, November 22, 2019 through Sunday, November 24, 2019

GT Varsity Invitational swim meets will take place in the CRC on Friday through Sunday. Guests will park in W10-CRC deck.

W10 permit customers do not have to move their vehicles on Friday through Sunday, however, congestion is expected.

Alternate parking accommodations will be available in W22-Dalney deck on Friday. Access for W22 will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Normal conditions should resume Monday, November 25.

Questions about the CRC events may be directed to the CRC at 404-385-7529

NEW: Saturday, November 23, 2019

Kinetic Light will take place in the Ferst Center for the Arts. Guests will park in W02-Student Center Deck. 

During this event, there will be uncommon congestion in W02. If you cannot find a parking space in your assigned area, you are welcome to park in the W06 zone (excluding the Habersham/Ivan Allen College lot at 781 Marietta St.).  

Questions about this event may be directed to the Ferst Center at 404-894-2787.

Normal conditions should resume on Monday, November 25, 2019. 

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!

Parking and Transportation Services invites students, faculty and staff to submit photos or illustrations to be featured on the 2020-2021 Annual Individual, Carpool and Alumni parking permits. Winners will receive a free permit next year.

Participants may submit original illustrations (drawn digitally or by hand) or photographs that adhere to the following themes:

-GT’s 50^th anniversary of campus transit

- Any positive experience, memory or image at Georgia Tech. All photos must be taken on the Georgia Tech campus.

All submissions must be submitted digitally to torise.young@gatech.edu as an email attachment. Include the participant’s name, GTID, classification, email address, phone number and a short description of the image.

The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2020. Winners will be announced in April 2020.

Click here for official contest rules and image guidelines.

Gameday:  Saturday, November 16, 2019

Kickoff:  3:30 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Hokies!

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 17, 2019

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Thursday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, November 15.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Friday, November 15, 2019

To accommodate for RV parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Friday by 12:00 p.m.:

• W21: upper lot overlooking Ferst Drive

W21 customers may park in other open W21 spaces or W27 or W22 Dalney Deck. Access for the W22 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits. 

To accommodate service vehicle parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Friday by 2:00 p.m.:

• ER55: 6th Street – (Softball Field side only)

ER55 customers may park in other open ER55 spaces. 

NEW: Friday, November 15, 2019

Two swim meets will take place in the CRC on Friday and Sunday. Guests will park in W10-CRC deck on Friday and W02-Student Center deck on Sunday.

W10 permit customers do not have to move their vehicles on Friday or Sunday, however, congestion is expected.

To accommodate football parking on Saturday, please move your vehicles from W10-CRC deck on Saturday by 6:00 a.m.

Alternate parking accommodations will be available in W22-Dalney deck on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Access for W22 will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Normal conditions should resume Monday, November 18.

*Questions about the CRC events may be directed to the CRC at 404-385-7529

Saturday, November 16, 2019
Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• ER51: 4th Street
• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5th Street to 10th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• NEW - W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Friday, November 16:

• W06 (excluding Ivan Allen College/Habersham lot at 781 Marietta St.)
• W22: Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI

You may remain parked in these locations on Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday or Saturday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 4:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18. Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

If special exceptions are required, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at (404) 385-PARK (7275) for assistance.

Transit Operations for Gameday

The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, November 16. Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, November 17.

The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will both begin operations one (1) hour after the game ends on Saturday.

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!

Hourly ChargePoint rates apply to all users ($0.85 per hour for the first four hours, and $5 per hour after five hours). Non-W22 GT permit holders and campus visitors must pay the hourly parking rate in addition to the ChargePoint fee.

EV customers are encouraged to use the Charge Point app (https://www.chargepoint.com/drivers/mobile/) or the Plug Share app (https://www.plugshare.com/) to see the current availability and locations.

Electric vehicles help support the Institute’s sustainability initiatives. Benefits of driving electric vehicles include:

• Reduced fuel costs,
• Less expensive maintenance,
• Fewer harmful emissions to the environment,
• Personal health benefits, and
• Overall reduced reliance on petroleum for transportation.

Currently, the campus has 42 EV charging stations in the following locations:

• Area 4 Visitor's Lot (Ferst Drive/State Street)
• W02 Deck (Student Center)
• W23 Deck (North Deck/State St.)
• WR30 Deck (Curran Parking Deck)
• E81 Deck (Tech Square)
• NEW: W22 Deck (Dalney Deck)

Happy Charging!

Gameday:  Saturday, November 2, 2019

Kickoff:  4:00 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Panthers!

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Thursday, October 31 through Sunday, November 3, 2019

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Thursday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, November 1.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

NEW: Friday, November 1, 2019

To accommodate for the Mini 500 Race, please move your vehicles from the following areas on Friday by 12:00 p.m.:

• Brittain Drive from 4th Street to Bobby Dodd Way
• ER51: Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 4th Street
• ER51: 4th Street from Brittain Drive to Fowler Street (west of Peters)

ER51 customers may park in other ER51 areas on Friday.

Visitors may park in E52 on Friday, however, vehicles must be removed by 6:00 a.m. Saturday.

Note: Vehicles that are in E52 (Peters Deck) at 5:30 p.m. will not be able to exit until the conclusion of the race.

The areas above are required to remain clear of permitted vehicles through Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

To accommodate for RV parking, please move your vehicles from the following lot on Friday by 12:00 p.m.

• W21: upper lot overlooking Ferst Drive

W21 customers may park in other open W21 spaces or W22: Dalney Deck.

To accommodate service vehicle parking, please move your vehicles from the following location on Friday by 2:00 p.m.:

• ER55: 6th Street

ER55 customers may park in other open ER55 spaces. 

Saturday, November 2
Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)

·     ER51: 4^th Street

• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• NEW - W10: CRC
• W21
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Friday, November 1:

• W06: Marietta Street lots only (excludes Tech Parkway and EH&S lot)
• W06: Tech Parkway (from Means Street to Northside Drive)
• W22: Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI

You may remain parked in these locations on Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday or Saturday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 4:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

 Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4.  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

Transit Operations for Gameday

• The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, November 2. Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, November 3.
• The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will both begin operations one (1) hour after the game ends on Saturday.

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!

PARKING

Please remove your vehicles from the E65 (both McCamish and Zelnak sides) by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. This includes service and government vehicles. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

You are welcome to park in ER66-Family Housing/10^th and Home deck. Access will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Note: 8^th Street will be closed for this event. Volleyball parking will be available after 5:00 p.m. on Fowler Street, E63-O’Keefe and ER66-Family Housing/10^th and Home deck.

Normal conditions will resume Saturday, October 26.

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttles will be provided for transportation to and from the concert using the following schedule:

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - service before concert to McCamish Pavilion

8:30 – 11:00 p.m. - service after concert from McCamish Pavilion (last pick-up from McCamish at 10:45 p.m.)

West Campus Stops: Fitten Hall; West Village, 8^th St/Hemphill

East Campus Stops: North Ave. Apartments, all stops on Techwood Drive

Questions about this event may be directed to the Student Center Information Desk at 404-385-4275.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience to you. We appreciate your patience, cooperation and continued support. 

Guests will park in W01-Ferst Drive, W02-Student Center parking deck and Visitors Area 2.

W01 Customers: Please remove vehicles from parking spaces on both sides of Ferst Drive (between the Area 2 entrance and the W02 deck entrance) by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27.  Alternate parking locations are W10-CRC deck or W22-Dalney deck. Gate access will be added to customers’ BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

W02 Customers: Please remove vehicles from the roof level of W02 by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. Alternate parking locations are other open W02 spaces, W10-CRC deck or W22-Dalney deck. Gate access will be added to customers’ BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

W10 Customers: Vehicles are not required to move, however, congestion is expected. If spaces are filled in W10, the alternate parking location is W22-Dalney deck. Gate access will be added to customers’ BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Visitors Area 2: Area 2 will be closed Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 p.m. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Visitors may park in Area 1 (North Ave.), Area 4 (Ferst/State) or Area 5 (W23-North Campus Deck).

Accessible Parking: ADA parking spaces in Area2 and W01 will be relocated to Ferst Drive between the Student Center bus stop and the Student Center Commons. These spaces are available to both visitors and permit customers with ADA credentials.

Normal parking conditions should resume Monday after 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: To avoid heavy traffic, we encourage walking or using campus transit when traveling to the Investiture. Tech Trolley and Stinger stops are located conveniently near the Ferst Center for the Arts. Also, due to the large number of attendees, Trolleys and Stingers are expected to be congested. 

For more details about the Investiture, visit https://president.gatech.edu/cabrera-investiture .

Dining Services

Fall Break hours are available here.

Campus Recreation Center

October 13 | 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
October 14 | 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
October 15 | 5:30 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Stamps Health Services

October 14 & 15 | 8 a.m. – 5 pm.

Georgia Tech Bookstore

October 12 & 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
October 14 & 15 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Student Center (Staffed)                             

Friday, October 11 | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday, October 14 | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Accessible 24 hours a day with a valid BuzzCard.
Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

West Village (Staffed)                  

Friday, October 11 | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, October 14 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Accessible 24 hours a day with a valid BuzzCard.
Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

Information Desk

Friday, October 11 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 | Closed
Monday, October 14 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

Tech Rec

Friday, October 11 | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 12- Tuesday, October 15 | Closed

Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

Paper & Clay

Friday, October 11 | Noon - 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 12- Tuesday, October 15 | Closed

Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

Under The Couch

Friday, October 11 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 12- Tuesday, October 15 | Closed

Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.

Post Office

Friday, October 11 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | Closed
Sunday, October 13 | Closed
Monday, October 14 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parking and Transportation Services

Normal hours and operations.

Gameday:  Saturday, October 5, 2019

Kickoff:  4:00 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Tar Heels!

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Thursday, October 3

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Thursday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, Friday, October 4.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Friday, October 4

Please move your vehicles from the following lots on Friday:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab by 5:00 p.m.
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings by 5:00 p.m. (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• W21: section overlooking Ferst Drive by 5:00 p.m.

*E44 Customers may also park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, October 4. Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards.

Friday, October 4 – Family Weekend Events

Guests will park in W02-Student Center deck from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

W02 Customers: If you cannot find a parking space in W02 due to congestion, you are welcome to park in the following alternate parking areas:

·         W10: Campus Recreation Center

·         W22: Dalney Parking Deck

Access for the W10 and W22 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

W10 Customers: If you cannot find a parking space in W10 due to congestion, you are welcome to park in W22-Dalney Parking Deck. Access for the W22 parking gate will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

Please make sure your permit is displayed properly.

*Questions or concerns about Family Weekend may be directed to Parent and Family Programs at 404-385-1396. 

Saturday, October 5
please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)

·     ER51: 4^th Street

• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• NEW - W10: CRC
• W21
• W25: Cherry Street near Russ Chandler Stadium
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 4, 6 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Friday, October 4:

• W06: Marietta Street lots only (excludes Tech Parkway and EH&S lot)
• W06: Tech Parkway (from Means Street to Northside Drive)
• W22: The new Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI

You may remain parked in these locations on Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday or Saturday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 3:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

 Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7.  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

If special exceptions are required, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at (404) 385-PARK (7275) for assistance.

Transit Operations for Gameday

• The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, October 5.   Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, October 6.
• The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will both begin operations one (1) hour after the game ends on Saturday.

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!

“More people are biking on and around campus, and we want to encourage the use of greener transportation methods,” said Lisa Safstrom, campus transportation planner with PTS. “We are supporting this trend by including high-quality bike parking in new campus development opportunities.”

Located just inside the deck from the Dalney Street entrance, the bike room features 36 Dero Swerve bike racks built to hold two bikes each. The room also includes benches and a fix-it station with a pump.

Users can swipe their BuzzCards to enter and secure their bikes to the racks using their personal locks. Bikes may be stored day-to-day during the fall and spring semesters and for longer periods during the summer.

PTS included the bike room in its construction plans for the deck in response to the campus community’s request for larger and protected bike storage. The concept of enclosed bike rooms is trending among peer universities and housing developments in metro-Atlanta. The Dalney Deck’s bike room is the first bike storage facility outside of Georgia Tech on campus residential housing. PTS plans to implement a second bike room in the Tech Square parking deck later this year.

For more information about bicycling, visit http://pts.gatech.edu/bicycling-georgia-tech.

Bike Commuter Shower Pass

The CRC now offers a Bike Commuter Shower Pass that will allow riders to have access to locker rooms from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Monday through Friday for $5 per month. Smart Park pass holders and those that do not have a parking permit are eligible for the shower pass. To get more information and sign up, visit http://bike.hwb.gatech.edu/active-commuting.

Riding Safety Classes

Bike Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Police Department, and PTS offer one-hour classes in bike and scooter safety. Attendees receive a free helmet and lights. The next classes take place on:

• October 10 at 11 a.m. in CRC Room 240
• November 14 at 11 a.m. in CRC Room 240

Bike Helmets

PTS encourages students, faculty, and staff to travel to, from, and within campus by some form of alternative transportation, including bicycles, to reduce traffic congestion, limit the need for automobile parking, and preserve the environment.

Helmets can be purchased for $12 at the PTS front desk located at 828 West Peachtree St. NW using credit, check or BuzzFunds. Rules and regulations are available here.

Gameday:  Saturday, September 14, 2019

Kickoff:  12:30 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Bulldogs!

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Thursday, September 12

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Thursday by 5:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, September 13.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

Saturday, September 14
Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)

·     ER51: 4^th Street

• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Visitors Area 3/Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W03 (including all service and government vehicle spaces behind the Student Center Deck)
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• W10
• W21
• W25: Cherry Street near Russ Chandler Stadium
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Friday, September 13:

• W06: Marietta Street lots only (excludes Tech Parkway and EH&S lot)
• W06: Tech Parkway (from Means Street to Northside Drive)
• W22: The new Dalney deck
• WR29: West Campus Housing area
• W31: IPST
• E70: GTRI

You may remain parked in these locations on Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

E81-TECH SQUARE PARKING RESTRCITIONS

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday or Saturday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 3:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

 Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16.  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

If special exceptions are required, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at (404) 385-PARK (7275) for assistance.

Transit Operations for Gameday

• The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, September 14.   Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, September 15.
• The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will operate their normal hours on Saturday (respectively, 7:00 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 2:20 a.m.).

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!

Georgia Tech vs. University of South Florida

Gameday:  Saturday, September 7, 2019

Kickoff:  2:00 p.m.

Go Jackets!  Beat the Bulls!

On behalf of the Institute and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, we thank you in advance for your cooperation in hosting this campus event.  Please do your part to provide parking spaces for our off-campus fans and guests by adhering to the following gameday parking instructions:

Thursday, September 5

To accommodate TV trucks, please move your vehicles from the following lots on Thursday by 6:00 p.m.:

• Lower E44: directly behind Daniel Lab
• Upper E44: behind the Emerson (A. French) and Lyman Hall Buildings
• E44: includes all service and government vehicle spaces

E44 Customers may park in E52-Peters parking deck on Friday, September 6.  Access for the E52 parking gates will be added to your BuzzCards or Carpool permits.

REVISED: Friday, September 6
To accommodate for RV parking, please move your vehicles from the following location on Friday by 12:00 p.m.:

• W01/W04: Wallace Street

W01/W04 customers may park in other open spaces in their assigned zones or W25 (Center Street Apartments lot or 10^th Street/State Street lot).

E81-Tech Square will not be available for after-hours access on Friday. This does not include Evening/Weekend permit access.

Saturday, September 7
Please move your vehicles from the following lots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This includes all service and government vehicles:

• E40
• E44 (Fowler Street, west of Peters Deck, including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• E45
• E46
• E48
• E49
• E52
• E65 (Softball Field)
• E65 (Coliseum Lot; including all state and ROTC vehicles/trailers)
• E63 (including all service and government vehicle spaces)
• ER51: 4^th Street
• ER51 (Techwood Drive from North Avenue to 5^th Street; Brittain Drive; both sides of Fowler Street from Bobby Dodd Way to 5^th Street)
• ER55 (Fowler Street from 5^th Street to 10^th Street)
• W01 (Ferst Drive between Cherry Street and the driveway to Visitors Area 3/Student Center deck)
• W01 (Disability/service lot outside Student Center Commons)
• W02
• W03 (including all service and government vehicle spaces behind the Student Center Deck)
• W04: Procurement/Business Services
• W04: OHR
• W21
• W25: Cherry Street near Russ Chandler Stadium
• Visitors Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 (8^th Street Meters)
• Service vehicle spaces on 8^th Street

Unfortunately, vehicles remaining in the aforementioned areas after the deadline will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

No Parking Zones and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times; vehicles in these areas will be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Unlisted parking areas do not have to be vacated but may experience congestion.

ALTERNATE PARKING AREAS FOR GT PERMIT CUSTOMERS:

You are welcome to move your vehicles to the following alternate lots at any time on Friday, September 6:

• W06: Marietta Street lots only (excludes Tech Parkway and EH&S lot)
• W06: Tech Parkway (from Means Street to Northside Drive)
• W22:Dalney deck
• WR29
• W31
• E70

You may remain parked in these locations on Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

Normal after-hours/weekend access for Annual Individual and Carpool Permits is not permitted on gameday. 

E81-Tech Square Deck is not an alternate parking area.

Customers are responsible for paying the posted hourly rates if a parking ticket it pulled upon entry.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING TOWED VEHICLES

Customers whose vehicles are towed may visit the Parking and Transportation Services Office in Tech Square on gameday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to pay their fines and release their vehicles. The office is located at 828 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30332. Please bring ID, license plate number and payment method (credit or check).

After 3:00 p.m., customers may pay citations at driverseat.gatech.edu and call PTS dispatch at 404-385-7275 to release towed vehicles.

 Customers are responsible for paying all fines for citations received on gameday to release their vehicles.

Returning to Assigned Parking Areas

Customers may return to their assigned parking areas one hour after the game ends.

All vehicles must be returned to assigned areas by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9.  Vehicles that remain in alternate parking zones after this time are subject to citation.

If special exceptions are required, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at (404) 385-PARK (7275) for assistance.

Transit Operations for Gameday

• The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not operate on Saturday, September 7.   Normal service (10:17 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will resume Sunday, September 8.
• The Tech Trolley will be in normal Saturday service (10:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.). Expect delays due to gameday vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• The Stingerette Nighttime Service and the Midnight Rambler will operate their normal hours on Saturday (respectively, 7:00 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 2:20 a.m.).

Enjoy the game! GO JACKETS!