PJ Theberge

Texas State's enrollment has hit an all-time high in each of the past 17 years. And, as P-J Theberge (phonetic spelling please) tells us, in this Bobcat Update, the continued growth means problems for commuters.

Recognize these parking areas?
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More than 80 percent of you should. According to Texas State's Office of University Marketing, about 18 percent of the nearly 37-thousand students enrolled at Texas State live on campus. That means the other four-fifths of students have to commute. Some ride bikes.
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Some take the bus.
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Some use a vehicle. According to the university's parking rules, all persons wishing to operate a vehicle on campus must purchase a parking permit. Parking in a zone without the corresponding permit results in a parking ticket.
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Asking students about parking elicits a fairly uniform response…what the university has now ISN'T getting the job done.
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Talking to members of the staff and administration reveals a similar – but more diplomatic response.
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Because of the lack of parking on campus, students often find it difficult to arrive on time. It's an issue that administrators have heard before. For Bobcat Update, I'm P-J Theberge.