Parking

[AZGrizFan]

We walk, and we live almost three miles away. Not an issue for us. And when we do drive (rainy days for example), we’re content to park in the U area and hoof it the rest of the way.

Bravo that it's not an issue for you. Our fanbase is aging and for many it becomes a burden. It is a key issue for older fans that lead to decisions to give it up. That's why I say expanded on campus parking (e.g. a garage) could improve attendance. I find that all on-campus parking is sold out.

We are going to try shuttles this year to see how that works. The one from the south campus to the music bldg looks good.

I agree, Kem. A parking garage tucked away near the stadium(s) would definitely help improve attendance—at all events. There’s been a number of times I’ve been in town but didn’t want to fight parking to go to an event down there.

 

[Flowtowngriz72]

Maybe have parking away from the main campus and have shuttles run during events that U owns or leases. Have the shuttle do 15 minute pickup. Charge for the shuttle and have free parking or charge for parking and free shuttle. 5 minute ride and be dropped off at the adams center.
I myself walk from where ever I find a place to park. But I would entertain the idea of shuttles if they started when the tailgating starts.

 

[kemajic]

Maybe have parking away from the main campus and have shuttles run during events that U owns or leases. Have the shuttle do 15 minute pickup. Charge for the shuttle and have free parking or charge for parking and free shuttle. 5 minute ride and be dropped off at the adams center.
I myself walk from where ever I find a place to park. But I would entertain the idea of shuttles if they started when the tailgating starts.

Today's shuttles have a drop-off at the music building, which should be easy.

 

[3-7-77]

Haven't been to a game in 13-14 years, but didn't the bars, or some other sponsor, have shuttle busses to and from WaGriz? Satellite parking. Drivers had to be super human to put up with the tailgate drunks. Can't grow more land, so expand and adapt, at least until the Cheyenne Mountain concept becomes an affordable reality. Arizona State has satellite campuses around the Valley of the Sun. About 50,000 FTE students. Can't pack 'em all into Tempe. The concept is proven.

 

[kemajic]

Haven't been to a game in 13-14 years, but didn't the bars, or some other sponsor, have shuttle busses to and from WaGriz? Satellite parking. Drivers had to be super human to put up with the tailgate drunks. Can't grow more land, so expand and adapt, at least until the Cheyenne Mountain concept becomes an affordable reality. Arizona State has satellite campuses around the Valley of the Sun. About 50,000 FTE students. Can't pack 'em all into Tempe. The concept is proven.

Too many students is not the problem here.

 

[3-7-77]

"Too many students is not the problem here." :lol:
True. I haven't even been to Missoula in over eight years. Fond memories sustain me.