Parking and Transportation / en The wheels on the bus go round and round, thanks to 麻豆视频鈥檚 transit drivers /news/2024-03/wheels-bus-go-round-and-round-thanks-masons-transit-drivers <span>The wheels on the bus go round and round, thanks to 麻豆视频鈥檚 transit drivers</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Thu, 03/21/2024 - 09:26</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="f8527341-9b6a-40a8-80f3-8426e53e0d2a"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"> <h4 class="cta__title">Catch a 麻豆视频 Shuttle <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-map-marked-alt" data-fa-transform="" data-fa-mask="" style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, </span></span><span><a href="https://police.gmu.edu/"><span>麻豆视频 Police</span></a></span><span><span> partnered with the </span></span><span><a href="https://cdc.gmu.edu/"><span>Child Development Center</span></a></span><span><span> to distribute appreciation gift bags to drivers for </span></span><span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"><span>麻豆视频 Shuttles</span></a></span><span><span>, CUE Bus, and Metrobus as they passed through their usual stops on the Fairfax Campus. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318803.jpg?itok=KFB0iiXw" width="1480" height="987" alt="Children visit with a bus driver and give an appreciation gift bag" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span><span><span>The gift bags included handmade cards from Child Development Center students, items and coupons from local businesses, and 麻豆视频 swag.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The preschoolers enjoyed the chance to climb aboard the big, shiny buses and meet the community heroes who drive them.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318807.jpg?itok=JWashCGk" width="1480" height="987" alt="A transit driver holds the appreciation gift bag she received for Transit Driver Appreciation Day" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><hr /><h3>The 麻豆视频 Nation shared these anonymous words of appreciation for the transit drivers who help them get where they need to go:</h3> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the incredibly skilled and kind professional drivers on the Fairfax/SciTech route. Having a safe, stress-free, and cost-free ride to work is an amazing benefit, and the way these professionals manage traffic and help all the students, staff, and faculty every day is to be commended.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚鈥檓 especially grateful to Osei, Farzad, CJ, and Teresa. You all make my on-campus work days easier and more enjoyable, and I truly appreciate your contributions to the 麻豆视频 community. Thank you!鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318805.jpg?itok=JXYeajQT" width="1480" height="987" alt="Transit driver holds the appreciation bag she received" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚鈥檓 a new grad student at 麻豆视频. I just wanted to take a moment to give a shoutout to your awesome shuttle service and the amazing drivers who make my day a whole lot brighter.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎s an international student, getting used to life here has been quite the adventure. But thanks to the Gunston shuttle, my daily commute from my apartment to campus has been a breeze. Having a stop right below my place is a game-changer!鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318800.jpg?itok=2MOTe4rk" width="1480" height="987" alt="Children walk in a line toward the 麻豆视频 Shuttle stop" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淵our drivers are absolute gems. Every morning, rain or shine, they greet me with a smile and a friendly, 鈥楬i, how are you today?鈥 Even when I鈥檓 scrambling to find my ID before hopping on the bus (which, let鈥檚 be real, happens more often than I鈥檇 like to admit), they鈥檙e patient as can be.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/2024transitdriverappreciation4.jpg?itok=I1U0YTRy" width="263" height="350" alt="Two 麻豆视频 Police officers pose and smile with a bus driver on a bus" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/麻豆视频 Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淟ate into the night after class on a Monday, approximately 10:30 p.m., a fellow student had fallen fast asleep in their seat on the Gunston bus. The driver noticed and made sure they woke up at their stop. It was a small act of kindness that made sure we reached our destinations safely and on time.鈥 </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淛ust want to send my sincere gratitude to all the hardworking shuttle drivers! Transit and public transportation have made my semester easier and cheaper on many occasions, and I hope that the work of the shuttle bus drivers never goes unnoticed.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭hank you to our 麻豆视频 Shuttle drivers, and happy Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Especially thankful for drivers on the Fairfax鈥撀槎故悠 Square route for safely and reliably getting me between campuses.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/2024transitdriverappreciation8.jpg?itok=fFoAniPg" width="263" height="350" alt="麻豆视频 Police officer gives an appreciation bag to a transit driver on a bus" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/麻豆视频 Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚'm always grateful for how punctual the 麻豆视频 Shuttles are . . . and I appreciate being able to rely on them for my daily commute. I'm thankful for how safe the transit drivers are. I've never felt worried . . . even on busy highways and hectic roads. Especially at the start of the semester when many days were snowy and cold, I was grateful to have a warm, reliable shuttle home at the end of the day.鈥 </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎s an employee, it鈥檚 great to avoid the traffic and ride the shuttle each day I鈥檓 on campus. The drivers are always friendly, on time, and whether it鈥檚 a heartfelt hello or just a knowing nod and smile as we enter the shuttle, I can鈥檛 think of a better start or end to my workday. A massive thanks to all the shuttle drivers on this route. My fellow riders and I truly appreciate you being here!鈥</span></span></span></span></span></figure><p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:26:27 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 111156 at 麻豆视频 named a Bicycle Friendly University /news/2023-11/mason-named-bicycle-friendly-university <span>麻豆视频 named a Bicycle Friendly University </span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:52</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span class="intro-text">麻豆视频 has been recognized as a <a href="https://bikeleague.org/bfu-2023/">Bicycle Friendly University</a> by the League of American Bicyclists for promoting safe, accessible bicycling on campus. </span></p> <p>The League of American Bicyclists is a grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike.</p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>麻豆视频鈥檚 Fairfax Campus received the silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award for the second time, and </span></span><a href="https://masonsquare.gmu.edu/"><span>麻豆视频 Square</span></a><span><span> received the bronze-level award for the second time. </span></span><span><span><span>The Fairfax Campus was recognized with a bronze-level award in 2011 and 2015.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2023-11/22000633.jpg?itok=ek0U17GS" width="1480" height="987" alt="Woman riding a bike on 麻豆视频's Fairfax Campus" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>麻豆视频 has been named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><p>鈥淏eing recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University, going back to 2011, is a sign of 麻豆视频鈥檚 support of bicycling as a great commuting option,鈥 said Josh Cantor, director of Parking and Transportation at 麻豆视频. 鈥淪upport for bicycling is an important component of the overall transportation program, which aims to provide many options for the large and diverse 麻豆视频 community.鈥</p> </figure><div class="align-right"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/media_library/public/2023-11/BFU_Silver_2023.jpg?itok=d5QOqVIl" width="206" height="220" alt="Bicycle Friendly University mark from League of American Bicyclists" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <p><span><span><span><span><span>麻豆视频 encourages </span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/#Biking"><span>bicycling as a transportation option</span></a><span><span> and provides amenities such as the Patriot Bike Checkout program and a Capital Bikeshare discount for students. A Capital Bikeshare station is located at 麻豆视频 Square. Employees are eligible for incentives such as the </span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/bicycle-programs/#BicycleCommuterChoiceFacultyStaffOnly"><span>Biking Commuter Choice</span></a><span><span> program.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>All 麻豆视频 Shuttles and public buses that serve the campuses are outfitted with bike racks. Getting around campus on a bike is safer and easier with the availability of bike lanes and bike fix-it stations. Those interested in biking to campus, but need help finding a route, can contact <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/bicycle-programs/#BikingResources">bike volunteers</a> for advice.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure class="quote"><p><span><span><span><span><span>Bicycling programs also have a positive environmental impact. 鈥淎n array of transit options, including cycling, is an important part of the university鈥檚 commitment to sustainability,鈥 said Janet Walker, 麻豆视频鈥檚 transportation programs manager. 鈥溌槎故悠 strives to reduce carbon emissions by reducing the number of faculty, staff, and students who drive or drive alone to our campuses.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></p> </figure><p><span><span><span><span><span>The </span></span><a href="https://bikeleague.org/bfa/university/"><span>Bicycle Friendly University</span></a><span><span> program includes 220 colleges and universities in 46 states and the District of Columbia. 鈥淚t is inspiring to see so many universities committing to the vision of a Bicycle Friendly America,鈥 said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭hese institutions, including</span></span>聽<span><span>麻豆视频, are leading by example and helping to set the standard for better bicycling. Each Bicycle Friendly University acts as a trailblazer to develop and promote safer, more accessible transportation infrastructure and supportive programming for new bicyclists in their communities,鈥 Nesper said.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><em>Bicycle Friendly University<sup>SM</sup> is a service mark聽of the League of American Bicyclists.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="9dac9ae5-2ff0-4e22-9e6e-2484d1b6fcb7"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/#Biking"> <h4 class="cta__title">More about biking at 麻豆视频 <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="3ffc86be-0990-4af9-8d38-3781edadc837" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> </div> <div 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/news/2023-07/george-mason-university-receives-2023-commuter-connections-employer-recognition-award <span>麻豆视频 receives the 2023 Commuter Connections Employer Recognition Award for Incentives</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Thu, 07/06/2023 - 09:10</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-right"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2023-07/WinnerIncentives2023_Commuter%20Connections.jpg?itok=DIJn5OUr" width="350" height="344" alt="Graphic emblem says 2023 Winner, Employer Recognition Awards" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <p><span><span><span><span><span>麻豆视频 received the聽</span></span></span><a href="https://www.mwcog.org/" target="_blank"><span><span><span>Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments</span></span></span></a><span><span><span>鈥 (MWCOG) Commuter Connections 2023 Employer Recognition Award for the Incentives category. Josh Cantor, 麻豆视频鈥檚 director of <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/" title="Parking and Transportation at 麻豆视频">Parking and Transportation</a>, accepted the award at a ceremony held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淐redit goes to our staff, contractors, as well as our regional partners for helping provide so many commuting options that make a difference in the success of our students and employees,鈥 said Cantor.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥溌槎故悠碘檚 multimodal incentives program has been successful in getting employees and students to make the switch away from single-occupant vehicles as their main mode of commuting, which has notably reduced the university鈥檚 carbon footprint and decreased commuting costs for employees,鈥 said Nicholas Ramfos, director of Commuter Connections. 鈥溌槎故悠 is setting a great example for employers in the region looking to implement their own commuter incentives programs.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Since last winning an Employer Recognition Award in 2006, 麻豆视频 has enhanced its unique incentives program centered around聽a</span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/#Biking"><span><span><span> robust bicycle commuting program</span></span></span></a><span><span><span>,聽a network of </span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"><span><span>shuttles</span></span></a><span><span><span>聽to connect employees to transit options, teleworking, and a flexible work schedule environment. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>麻豆视频鈥檚 </span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/bicycle-programs/#BicycleCommuterChoiceFacultyStaffOnly"><span><span><span>Bike Commuter Choice Program</span></span></span></a><span><span><span>聽offers a four-tier sliding scale of financial assistance and benefits based on biking frequency. Participants also receive a free bike lock, bike safety information, and bicycling-related giveaways for registering their bikes. Bike racks and showers are also available across 麻豆视频鈥檚 campuses.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>麻豆视频 Shuttles include Wi-Fi and bike racks, connecting riders to Prince William County鈥檚 OmniRide bus system and the Vienna Metrorail Station. There are five free shuttle routes, along with preferred parking for聽</span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/#CarpoolVanpool"><span><span><span>carpools and vanpools</span></span></span></a><span><span><span>, rebates for formal carpools, plus financial assistance of up to $300 pre-tax per month to help defray public transit or vanpool costs for employees.聽</span></span></span><a href="https://flexwork.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span><span><span>Flextime and compressed work weeks</span></span></span></a><span><span><span>聽are available as well. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Of those employed on campus, 822 use alternative transportation methods, an additional 1,764 staff telework at least part time, and 1,467 faculty members telework informally based on class schedules. In 2022, the incentives programs led to a savings of approximately 9,876,600 employee vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and about 448,900 gallons of gas.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <div class="align-center" style="min-width: 50%;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-video-embed-field field--type-video-embed-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrfFS4GLdxU?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:feature_image" data-inline-block-uuid="bc9616c7-6212-43ba-b668-f5efc569d557" class="block block-feature-image block-layout-builder block-inline-blockfeature-image text-overlaid"> <div class="feature-image"> <div class="narrow-overlaid-image"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=SLw0sYVu" srcset="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_small/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=5-C-WHn- 768w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=SLw0sYVu 1024w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_large/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=vdomrnI5 1280w, " sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 80vw,100vw" alt="The World Needs 麻豆视频 Now. It's time to power the possible." /></div> <div class="headline-text"> <div class="feature-image-caption"> <div class="field field--name-field-feature-image-caption field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Built by grit, ability, and vision. 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11:04</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:news_list" data-inline-block-uuid="dacd6c5b-161a-400d-b061-71a40802bee7" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocknews-list"> <h2>Read More Like This</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-news view-id-news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-ecd38bcfb85424248eecfce05afa072c5b48f030c3c63aba4931a2af99ea131a"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="news-list-wrapper"> <ul class="news-list"><li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-02/clock-buz-grover-call-explore-echoes-right-worlds-longest-known-cave" hreflang="en">Off the Clock: For Buz Grover, the call to explore echoes鈥攔ight into the world鈥檚 longest known cave</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">February 14, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-01/george-mason-professor-furthers-impact-telemedicine-ukraine" hreflang="en">George 麻豆视频 professor furthers impact of telemedicine in Ukraine</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">January 14, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-10/clock-kristina-ryder-keeps-calm-and-sings" hreflang="en">Off the Clock: Kristina Ryder keeps calm and sings on</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">November 1, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-09/clock-mentor-debbie-cohen-found-new-pathway-connect-students" hreflang="en">Off the Clock: As a mentor, Debbie Cohen found a new pathway to connect with students</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">September 27, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-07/clock-volunteering-community-farm-carissa-oneill-good-seed" hreflang="en">Off the Clock: Volunteering at a community farm, Carissa O鈥橬eill is a good seed</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">July 19, 2024</div></div></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/kstrazze" hreflang="und">Kenneth Strazzeri</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span class="intro-text">Life is much more than time spent on the clock. In this series, we highlight the unique hobbies and volunteer activities of 麻豆视频's talented faculty and staff.</span></p> <hr /><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2023-06/230420020_Kenneth%20Strazzeri.jpg?itok=pH4Ka-Tu" width="1480" height="987" alt="Kenneth Strazzeri rides his bike on the Fairfax Campus of 麻豆视频. The background includes a brick building and a light pole banner that says Largest Public University in Virginia, and All Together Different" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Kenneth Strazzeri rides his bike on the Fairfax Campus on Bike to 麻豆视频 Day. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As term associate professor of statistics, course coordinator for STAT 250 (the quantitative reasoning course in the 麻豆视频 Core), and academic advisor, Kenneth Strazzeri stays busy teaching about 300 students each semester. He teaches courses both in-person and online and has worked at 麻豆视频 since January 2012.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Beyond his passion for teaching, Strazzeri discovered two new interests in recent years: running and biking. He has competed in duathlons (run-bike-runs) and even won two. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>This hobby is now his major mode of transportation, as well: commuting to 麻豆视频 by bike has offered Strazzeri motivation and an opportunity to improve as an athlete. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>How did you first get started with running and biking?聽 </span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>I began biking regularly during the pandemic as a way to socialize and interact with friends safely outdoors. In addition, the City of Fairfax ran a pandemic promotion at many local businesses, and I purchased my first pair of running shoes for 50% off through a gift card. I decided to start running as well.聽 </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>After about nine months of training, I competed in my first duathlon. A sprint duathlon includes a 5K run, a 20鈥25K bike ride, and another 5K run. I have competed in six duathlons since fall 2021, as well as several road running races. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>How did you decide to bike to work? Do you take advantage of any of 麻豆视频's biking resources/programs?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Once my children graduated from 麻豆视频's Child Development Center, I decided to cancel my parking pass and ride my bike to work (since I did not need to drop off my child). I was now in far better physical shape and felt like it was a great way to get outside every day and save gas and the money I paid for parking. Once I discovered 麻豆视频's </span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/bicycle-programs/#BicycleCommuterChoiceFacultyStaffOnly"><span><span>Bicycle Commuter Choice program</span></span></a><span><span><span> where I would get paid to ride to work, I was hooked. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>How far is your commute? What do you do on bad weather days?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>I am lucky that my commute is just under two miles, and on a good day, I can get to my office faster than I could driving (six minutes is my record). Bad weather days can be accommodated with the parking passes you earn from the Bike Commuter Choice program. I have enough warm wear to handle the cold for my short ride; however, there were very few days with temperatures below freezing this past winter.聽</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2023-06/52918258923_b643a027f2_Kenneth%20Strazzeri.jpg?itok=PhHMP3Q5" width="373" height="560" alt="Kenneth Strazzeri crosses the finish line in a running race with his hands up in the air" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Strazzeri wins first place at a sprint duathlon in Richmond, Virginia, in May 2023. Photo by California Triathlon</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What has been the most meaningful or memorable experience you鈥檝e had in this hobby?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Personally, I am accomplishing things that I thought I might not be able to do. It has kept me young, physically fit, and healthy. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>With my family, I am far more able to keep up with my kids. We can take bike rides together or I can run next to them when they ride. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Lastly, I have met some wonderful people in the biking and running community, including our amazing bike transportation staff at 麻豆视频. Find me on Strava (an exercise tracking app) or even better, let's meet up for a ride. I would love to meet and ride with other 麻豆视频 community members.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What lessons have you learned through this experience?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If I can do it, anyone can do it. It cannot be a fad, but a lifestyle change. For those who think you do not have the time, an evening ride around the 麻豆视频 loop is quite enjoyable and very well lit. A sunrise run around Burke Lake is also a lovely experience. Whether you like running, riding, or any other physical exercise, do it for yourself, but also for your family and loved ones. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Any safety tips for cyclists and drivers out there?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bike riders, wear bright colored clothes, and be safe while riding with cars around. 麻豆视频's loop does have bike lanes, but I do wish all drivers would stay out of them. Also, drivers, please use turn signals.聽 </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <hr /><p><span><span><span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/bicycle-programs/#BikingResources"><span><span>Learn more about biking resources</span></span></a></span></span></span><span><span><span> at 麻豆视频, including the Bicycle Commuter Choice program, bicycle/scooter registration, Patriot Bicycle Checkout Program, and more. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crg1gcbJA4j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">Check out this video featuring members of the 麻豆视频 community who bike to campus</a>.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17041" hreflang="en">Off the Clock</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1521" hreflang="en">Bicycling</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1626" hreflang="en">Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4891" hreflang="en">Statistics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2481" hreflang="en">School of Computing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3071" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computing</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:04:51 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 105896 at Parking and Traffic Advisory: Commencement and Degree Celebrations /news/2023-05/parking-and-traffic-advisory-commencement-and-degree-celebrations <span>Parking and Traffic Advisory: Commencement and Degree Celebrations</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/16/2023 - 11:29</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h3>University Commencement: Thursday, May 18</h3> <p><a href="/graduation" target="_blank" title="麻豆视频 Graduation home">麻豆视频 Commencement</a>聽will take place on Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at EagleBank Arena. Expect heavy traffic on and around the聽<a href="https://info.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/23-003-Fairfax-Campus-Map-2023_ATI.pdf" target="_blank" title="Fairfax Campus map">Fairfax Campus</a>, particularly on Braddock Road. Commencement parking will be available in Lots A, C, and K, with overflow parking in Shenandoah and 麻豆视频 Pond parking decks.聽</p> <p>Disabled parking will be available in Lot A, outside the south entrance to EagleBank Arena. Drivers should use the Roanoke River Road and Nottoway River Lane entrances to campus from Braddock Road to access disabled parking.聽</p> <p>Patriot Circle will be closed between Roanoke River Road and Mattaponi River Lane. 麻豆视频 Pond Drive will be closed from 9鈥10 a.m. Mattaponi River Lane will be closed near the arena until 11 a.m. Drivers should follow signage and traffic controls.聽</p> <p><a href="https://info.gmu.edu/campus-maps-and-directions/" target="_blank" title="Fairfax Campus map">View the Fairfax Campus map</a>聽for location details.聽</p> <h3>Degree Celebrations:聽Thursday,聽May 18, to Saturday, May聽20聽聽</h3> <p>Following Commencement, Degree Celebrations will be hosted at EagleBank Arena and the Center for the Arts/Concert Hall from Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20. Heavy traffic is expected on campus between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day.聽<a href="/graduation/degree-celebrations" target="_blank" title="Degree Celebration information">View the complete schedule of Degree Celebrations</a>.聽聽</p> <p>Parking for Degree Celebrations at EagleBank Arena will be available in Lots A, C, L, J, and K, and Shenandoah Parking Deck. Parking for Degree Celebrations at the Center for the Arts/Concert Hall will be available in Lots J and K and 麻豆视频 Pond Parking Deck.聽聽</p> <p>Looking for alternate transportation options? 麻豆视频 Shuttles are available, and no 麻豆视频 ID is required to ride May 18鈥20. For schedules, go to聽<a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/" target="_blank" title="Shuttle Service information">shuttle.gmu.edu</a>. The City of Fairfax聽<a href="https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/cue-bus-system" target="_blank" title="CUE bus information">CUE bus</a>聽is also free to ride from the Vienna Metro station.聽聽</p> <p>Congratulations聽to all of 麻豆视频鈥檚 Spring 2023 graduates!聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:news_list" data-inline-block-uuid="5237f383-a4ed-4367-badd-0a6d3b18fffb" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocknews-list"> <h2>Read More Graduation Stories</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-news view-id-news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-89968f0756e6b27937480a8db81f459eb9cbae6030e3c2b5ba79ebb49c2d7160"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="news-list-wrapper"> <ul class="news-list"><li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-05/qa-martina-cheung-spring-commencement-2025-speaker" hreflang="en">Q&A with Martina Cheung, Spring Commencement 2025 speaker</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 2, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-05/former-rower-racing-toward-finish-her-accelerated-masters" hreflang="en">This former rower is racing toward the finish of her accelerated master鈥檚</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 2, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-05/graduating-community-health-student-has-her-own-floss-ophy" hreflang="en">Graduating community health student has her own floss-ophy </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 2, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/vietnam-virginia-duy-vus-remarkable-journey-commencement-stage" hreflang="en">From Vietnam to Virginia: Duy Vu鈥檚 Remarkable Journey to the Commencement Stage</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 28, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/student-athlete-brings-passion-teaching-mat" hreflang="en">Student athlete brings passion for teaching to the mat</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 28, 2025</div></div></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1931" hreflang="en">Parking</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3831" hreflang="en">Commencement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/481" hreflang="en">Graduation</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 16 May 2023 15:29:34 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 105431 at Parking and Traffic Alert for Fairfax Campus: Oct. 13鈥15 /news/2022-10/parking-and-traffic-alert-fairfax-campus-oct-13-15 <span>Parking and Traffic Alert for Fairfax Campus: Oct. 13鈥15</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Wed, 10/12/2022 - 13:09</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p>On Thursday, October 13, a concert at EagleBank Arena will lead to increased traffic on and around campus and affect on-campus parking. 麻豆视频 6,000 attendees are expected. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert. 聽</p> <p>During聽arena聽events, drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near聽EagleBank聽Arena聽and Braddock Road. 聽</p> <p>To avoid聽arena聽parking and聽traffic聽impacts, consider parking in Rappahannock Deck on the north end of campus and utilize University Drive and Roberts Road to access and leave campus. 聽</p> <p>Please also consider using Campus Drive if that option is available to you. Extra time should be allowed if using 麻豆视频 Shuttles.聽</p> <p>Shenandoah Deck Levels 4 and 5 will be open to both overflow general permit and event parking beginning at 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter the garage at the Level 3 permit entrance. Anyone parking in the Level 1 gated visitor area will be required to pay the posted parking fee to exit. 聽</p> <p>The concert is scheduled to end at 10:30 p.m. All overflow event and permit parking in the Shenandoah Deck should exit by 11 p.m.</p> <ul><li>On Friday, October 14, 麻豆视频 Madness, the kick-off to the basketball season, will be held at EagleBank聽Arena, with the season鈥檚 first tailgate in Lot L. The lot will close at 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, after the arena concert.聽For details go to聽<a href="https://si.gmu.edu/tailgating/" target="_blank">si.gmu.edu/tailgating</a>.</li> <li>Lot L will remain closed for the Family Weekend Festival on Saturday, October 15. The lot will re-open on Sunday, October 16. For information, go to聽<a href="https://masonfamily.gmu.edu/familyweekend/" target="_blank">masonfamily.gmu.edu/familyweekend</a>.</li> </ul><p>For more information about events at聽EagleBank聽Arena, go to聽<a href="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/">eaglebankarena.com</a>.</p> <p>For parking and聽traffic聽updates, follow聽<a href="https://twitter.com/masonparking" target="_blank">@麻豆视频Parking</a>聽on Twitter. For questions, contact聽<a href="mailto:parking@gmu.edu" target="_blank" title="mailto:parking@gmu.edu">parking@gmu.edu</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1931" hreflang="en">Parking</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:09:10 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 100271 at Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester /news/2022-08/parking-and-traffic-advisory-transportation-updates-fall-semester <span>Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Fri, 08/19/2022 - 11:40</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p>As the fall 2022 semester approaches, 麻豆视频 students, faculty, and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases during the first few weeks of the semester. The following campus parking and transportation guide will help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.聽聽</p> <p>A valid parking permit is required to park outside of visitor areas. Semester and short-term permits may be purchased online at聽<a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking-services/" target="_blank">parking.gmu.edu</a>. Information about permit sales is posted on the聽<a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/fall-2022-parking-and-transportation-updates-and-permit-sales/" target="_blank">Parking and Transportation website</a>. 聽聽</p> <p>During the first few weeks of the semester, we suggest allowing an extra 30-45 minutes to arrive on campus. The Fairfax Campus has more than enough spaces to accommodate all vehicles. However, many General parking permit areas fill at peak class times. 聽聽</p> <p>A new ridesharing program called聽<a href="https://secure-web.cisco.com/1bdtFWzpSsBdWtRp-WPmTK4i0LwtVHxwJln0UE37BQjSqE0jcNFb__k4uIVkELnRVLAHja7iwlYfO_9aSgYhm1jGyu1J-ddA_rJ_LQ8jLNrID64tU5YFRD9-ch7VipIDABGZwtvje4B5TJKTIuizWA0O63z-Y0eOKpzXM1zs-Xr9SinLtojb_pfvELTS76tBEhy3ii7DED7QmgIUaKEPrsYa4zbfJ9sRgV4CVO9vuG_lvfvHN_aiatJkuSMTy3_v672RVF2SgUOM2_1E3SnpiFZlUZ4H5E5SCaRWY_EqAM6k09iN75GHT1wn8YYun6Yv24JmDB81p5gF-ONeOUYzrO_x6jpum7P9cW3WAYNUP-jwREJmw6kvPXYhWe7FZ6yN2xSbf4P-6k8Xeh3l2nc6X9z3-wZC1-iUklu2IdRK7RqywYunq4xS4fZsDacC6RM1ByP09AmUObM_8pZ-tlsmVeQ/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masoncommutes.com%2FPublic%2FHome.aspx" target="_blank" title="https://www.masoncommutes.com/Public/Home.aspx">麻豆视频 Commutes</a>聽is now available to help the 麻豆视频 community find and share rides and to find carpool partners.聽聽</p> <p>At times during the morning, late afternoon, and early evenings, campus police cadets will direct traffic around campus. Please be alert and follow the cadets鈥 directions.聽</p> <p><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking-and-traffic-advisory-transportation-updates-for-the-fall-semester/" target="_blank">Read more about parking, shuttles, and alternative transportation options in the complete update</a>.聽</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:40:35 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 98956 at Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, Aug. 17鈥21 /news/2022-08/parking-and-traffic-alert-housing-move-aug-17-21 <span>Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, Aug. 17鈥21</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/15/2022 - 11:14</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p>Several parking and traffic closures will occur on the Fairfax Campus from Aug. 17鈥21 to accommodate the move-in of nearly 6,000 residential students.</p> <p>Traffic impacts will occur around campus, particularly near Braddock Road, Roanoke River Road, Lots J and K, and Rappahannock Deck. Continue reading for more details.</p> <p>A successful move-in process is a university priority. Key units across the university work together to make the experience as efficient as possible. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated.聽<a href="https://info.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/22-060-Fairfax-Map.pdf" target="_blank">Refer to the Fairfax Campus map</a>聽for parking lot and road locations.</p> <p>Thank you for your cooperation as we welcome our resident students to campus for the new academic year鈥攅specially our freshmen and their families, who are now part of the 麻豆视频 family.</p> <p><strong>Parking Closures and Impacts</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Lots J and K聽</strong>will be used by students and families checking in for move-in at the 脕ngel Cabrera Global Center and for post move-in parking.</li> <li><strong>Rappahannock Deck:聽</strong>General permit area on Levels 1鈥3 (including faculty/staff general area on Level 3) will be closed to all but move-in traffic from Wednesday, Aug. 17, through Sunday, Aug. 21, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Reserved permit holders may park on reserved Levels 3鈥5.聽<strong>General faculty/staff permit holders may park on the roof ONLY from Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 21.</strong>聽Student General permit holders should use other General parking areas such as Lots A, C, L, and K. <ul><li>The reserved levels will only be accessible via the University Drive entrance on Level 2. The Patriot Circle permit entrance and exit will be closed Aug. 17鈥21. The reserved level gates will be open to accommodate families and students moving into the residence halls.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Lot I</strong>: Closed to all but move-in traffic from Friday, Aug. 19, at 11 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Lot R</strong>: Closed to all but move-in traffic from Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 11 p.m. until Saturday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Short-Term Lots</strong>: Washington Lot near Presidents Park (off Shenandoah River Lane) will be closed from Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 11 p.m. to Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. The short-term parking lot by Eastern Shore will only be available to move-in traffic with disabled permits from Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 21, at 5 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Merten Lot</strong>聽will be used for oversized vehicles for move-in that cannot fit inside Rappahannock Deck.</li> </ul><p><strong>Traffic Closures and Impacts</strong></p> <ul><li>As all resident students must check in at the 脕ngel Cabrera Global Center, expect heavy traffic on Braddock Road, Roanoke River Road, and on Patriot Circle around Lots J and K.</li> <li>Expect heavy traffic approaching the housing move-in areas around Rappahannock Deck and Presidents Park.</li> <li><strong>Patriot Circle (in front of the Rappahannock Deck)</strong>聽will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday, Aug. 17, until Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. Access to the visitor section of the deck will be available via Rappahannock River Lane and Patriot Circle.</li> <li><strong>University Drive:聽</strong>Expect heavy traffic between George 麻豆视频 Blvd and Rappahannock Deck.</li> <li><strong>Chesapeake River Lane</strong>聽will be closed to all traffic except commercial deliveries and disabled parking from Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Rivanna River Lane</strong>聽will be closed to all but service and delivery vehicles and disabled parking from Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m.</li> </ul><p>For questions about parking and traffic during housing move-in, contact聽<a href="mailto:parking@gmu.edu" target="_blank">parking@gmu.edu</a>. Follow聽<a href="https://twitter.com/masonparking" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.twitter.com/masonparking. Click or tap if you trust this link.">@麻豆视频Parking</a>聽and聽<a href="https://twitter.com/masonhousing" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.twitter.com/masonhousing. Click or tap if you trust this link.">@麻豆视频Housing</a>聽on Twitter for updates.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1931" hreflang="en">Parking</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:14:34 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 76516 at Hylton Parking Lot Closure at SciTech Campus /news/2022-07/hylton-parking-lot-closure-scitech-campus <span>Hylton Parking Lot Closure at SciTech Campus</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/13/2022 - 14:42</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span>The Hylton Parking Lot will be closed starting Sunday, July 17, to accommodate construction activity on campus. The entire lot will be closed for the next six weeks while crews complete the following activities:</span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span>Install a new permanent entrance to the parking lot adjacent to the Hylton Center</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Install fencing around the perimeter of the construction site</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Prepare for construction of the <a href="https://construction.gmu.edu/life-sciences-and-engineering-building">Life Sciences and Engineering Building</a> (LSEB)</span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span>Disabled parking is available in both the Discovery and Tower lots. The new entrance into the rear of the Hylton Lot should open on or around September 1. However, parking will only be permitted in the last row of parking spaces during construction of the LSEB (approximately 20鈥24 months).</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Occupants of the Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research (IABR) should park in the Discovery Lot until the opening of the new entrance into the back of the Hylton Lot. Hylton Center occupants should park in the Tower Lot during this period.聽 </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The shuttle stop in the circle at the Hylton Center will continue to operate normally.聽 </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><a href="https://info.gmu.edu/campus-maps-and-directions/">View the SciTech Campus map</a> for details. Contact <a href="mailto:cgrant2@gmu.edu">Colby Grant</a>, SciTech Operations, with questions.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4121" hreflang="en">Campus Improvements (Construction)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1716" hreflang="en">Construction</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1931" hreflang="en">Parking</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:42:22 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 72491 at Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022 /news/2022-07/parking-lot-paving-and-maintenance-fairfax-campus-july-2022 <span>Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Fri, 07/08/2022 - 10:01</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span>Parking lots around 麻豆视频's Fairfax Campus will undergo paving and repairs from July 11鈥30. The following schedule is subject to change, based on weather and conditions:</span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span>July 11: Fenwick Library Loading Dock and Tallwood (on Roberts Road) will be closed.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>July 12: Buchanan Hall Lot and RAC Parking Lot will be closed. Disabled parking in front of the RAC will be closed, but patrons may use the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Alternate disabled parking will be located on 麻豆视频 Pond Drive.</span></span></span></li> <li>July 13鈥14: Finley Lot and Thompson Hall Loading Dock will be closed.</li> <li><span><span><span>July 15: Peterson Hall Lot and Rogers Lot (in front of Subway) will be closed.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>July 18鈥26: West Campus Lot will be closed.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>July 22: Police and Safety Headquarters Lot will be closed.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>July 27鈥30: Lot L will be closed.</span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span>View the <a href="https://info.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fairfax-Parking-Map_2019.pdf">Fairfax Campus parking map</a> for locations.聽</span></span></span><span><span><span>Information will be updated on the <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/">麻豆视频 Transportation website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/麻豆视频Parking">@麻豆视频Parking</a> on Twitter.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Contact聽<a href="mailto:parking@gmu.edu">parking@gmu.edu</a>聽with questions.聽We appreciate your patience and cooperation as repairs are made to support the campus.</span></span></span></p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12296" hreflang="en">Parking and Traffic Advisory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1406" hreflang="en">Parking and Transportation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4121" hreflang="en">Campus Improvements (Construction)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1716" hreflang="en">Construction</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:01:07 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 72196 at