Parking and Traffic Regulations

PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES ON CAMPUS, FROM SEPTEMBER - APRIL. 
The College expects strict compliance with the state, city, county and campus traffic rules and regulations from all students, faculty, staff and visitors.  The registered owner of the vehicle can be held responsible for parking fines even if they are not driving the vehicle.  Visitor spaces are for visitors' vehicles only - not for students, faculty or staff.  These traffic rules and regulations are issued under authority of Colorado Revised Statutes 23-5-107. 

  • Students, Faculty, and staff may purchase permits at the Cashier's Office. Students may also purchase permits at Fort Lewis College Police & Parking Department in Aspen Hall, or the Information Desk or Skycard Office in the College Union Building. 
  • Faculty and staff will receive notices in August with instructions for payroll deduction. This option is available only for permits purchased before September 10th, 2008. After that date, faculty and staff must purchase permits at the Cashier's Office.

PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION

  • All vehicles must have permits on them through the fall and winter terms, from September 2008 through April 2009.
  • Permits may be transfered from car to car, but may not be transferred or sold from person to person.
  • Permits must be displayed in lower left- or right-hand corner of windshield, fully visible.
  • Purchase a permit and display it properly to avoid a $25.00 fine for No Permit, or a $10.00 fine for Improper Display.
  • If one has multiple vehicles, each permit is full price. Replacements for lost or stolen decals are available through Police & Parking Services. Call 247-7491 for more information.
  • Permits may be purchased in advance of the deadlines, and are available throughout the year.
  • Plan on purchasing a permit prior to deadlines, or before bringing the vehicle to campus.

The College is not responsible for lost or stolen decals; however, a prompt report to Fort Lewis College Police may result in the recovery and return of property.

FALL TERM:    DECALS REQUIRED ON VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 2008.

WINTER TERM:  DECALS REQUIRED ON VEHICLES AFTER JANUARY 16, 2009.

PARKING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE 

Motorcycles

$30.00 per year (Sept '08 - April '09).   $15.00 per one term only (Fall or Winter trimester). Motorcycles must park in designated motorcycle  parking areas. Scooters are also required to obtain a parking permit.

Automobiles

$90.00 per year.  $45.00 per Fall or Winter trimester.  Automobiles must park in designated parking lots and parking spaces only, in areas specifically marked to permit automobile parking.

  • Vehicles in metered spaces must pay for metered parking, even if a valid permit is displayed.

Daily and Temporary Parking Permits

  • Daily permit machines are located in Lot D, North of the football stadium, and in Lot L, East of Jones Hall.
  • Cost is $0.50/1 hour, $1.00/2 hours, or $2.00 for the entire day.
  • Daily or Temporary permits for special circumstances are also available from Police & Parking Services.

Visitor Parking

Visitors are welcome at the Fort Lewis College Campus.  Permits may be purchased as mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

  • Free visitor spaces are intended for short-term parking, 2 hours or less.
  • Metered spaces are also available, at a rate of $0.25/half-hour, also with a 2-hour limit.  The locations of visitor and metered spaces are noted on the campus map.
  • Students, faculty or staff will be fined $20.00 for parking in these spaces.

Handicapped Parking for Disabled Persons 

Fort Lewis College has Handicapped Parking spaces reserved for students, employees and visitors with disabilities or special needs. 

  • Documentation must be provided by persons who are temporarily disabled and need to request a temporary handicapped permit at Fort Lewis College Police & Parking Services. Call 247-7491 during regular working hours for more information.
  • Vehicles in Handicapped Parking spaces are required to display a regular parking permit along with a handicapped permit.
  • Unauthorized vehicles or vehicles not displaying handicapped permit will be fined $50.00 and/or towed.

USE OF PARKING FEES AND FINES

The construction of parking lots, roads, lighting, striping, signs and maintenance is done through the sale of parking permits and the collection of parking fines. No state funds are provided; this is a vehicle user-fee method. 

RULES OF THE ROAD 

The responsibility for enforcing traffic and parking regulations rests with the Fort Lewis College Police Department.

  • Fort Lewis College employs State Police Officers. They are responsible for monitoring traffic on campus, along with their other duties.
  • This department works in cooperation with the La Plata County Sheriff's Office and the Durango Police Department. Under emergency conditions, the Colorado State Patrol may also be involved in law enforcement on campus.
  • All roadways on campus are considered city roadways, and state, city, county, and campus regulations regarding driving and parking apply. Be advised that Fort Lewis College police officers have the authority to issue tickets for moving violations which will result in a summons to the Durango Municipal city court or La Plata County court. Assessment of a fine and/or loss of parking/driving privileges on campus may result from cases of serious or repeated violations.
  • The speed limit on campus is 25mph, unless otherwise indicated.

UNAUTHORIZED PARKING/DRIVING AREAS

  • Parking for permit holders is on a "first-come, first-served" basis, in designated spaces only.
  • Watch for signs designating No-Parking, Service Vehicle, or other types or reserved spaces. Hash marks on the asphalt designate No Parking zones.
  • Parking is not allowed in these areas, whether posted "No Parking" or not. Vehicles parking illegally in these spaces may be issued a citation, immobilized or towed away at the owner's expense, without notice.
  • When parking temporarily to load/unload, notify Fort Lewis College Police & Parking Services at 247-7491 or 247-7123.
  • When leaving a vehicle in an unauthorized space due to an unavoidable emergency, contact Police & Parking Services.  
  • No driving or parking on any pedestrian walkway except for maintenance or emergency vehicles.

    OTHER VEHICLES

    Fort Lewis College is designated as a pedestrian campus with the safety and welfare of the campus community in mind.

    • Pedestrians always have the right of way on the Fort Lewis College campus.

    Non-motorized:

    • Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters and other similar non-motorized, wheeled devices must be operated under control AT ALL TIMES.
    • These devices are NOT allowed to be operated in any building and are NOT allowed on any walls and/or railings.
    • Skateboards and in-line skates are NOT allowed on public roadways. Violation of this policy may result in fines, confiscation of the equipment and disciplinary action.

    You may read the official Fort Lewis College policy here.
    You may read the C.R.S. state statute regarding this issue here.

    Motorized:

    • Motorized scooters are allowed on campus. Starting this year, motorcycle permits will be required for parking, and they may be parked in motorcycle spaces or walked to a bicycle rack. They are NOT allowed inside buildings.
    • Go-carts cannot be operated legally on roadways or on campus, and so are prohibited.

    DOGS

    • Dogs are NOT allowed on the Fort Lewis College campus, outside or in the buildings.
    • La Plata County Animal Control Officer may impound unattended dogs, whether the dog is on a leash or in a vehicle, per municipal code MCO 4-41.
    • Fort Lewis College may issue a municipal summons for violators. You may read the official Fort Lewis College policy here.
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