/ en /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 Mason’s transit drivers</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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 Mason 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>Mason 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>Mason 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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></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 Mason 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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><hr /><h3>The Mason 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>“I 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.”</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“I’m 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 Mason community. Thank you!”</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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“I’m a new grad student at ����AV. 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.”</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“As 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!”</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 Mason Shuttle stop" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“Your drivers are absolute gems. Every morning, rain or shine, they greet me with a smile and a friendly, ‘Hi, how are you today?’ Even when I’m scrambling to find my ID before hopping on the bus (which, let’s be real, happens more often than I’d like to admit), they’re patient as can be.”</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 Mason Police officers pose and smile with a bus driver on a bus" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/Mason Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“Late 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.” </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“Just 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.”</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“Thank you to our Mason Shuttle drivers, and happy Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Especially thankful for drivers on the Fairfax–Mason Square route for safely and reliably getting me between campuses.”</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="Mason Police officer gives an appreciation bag to a transit driver on a bus" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/Mason Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“I'm always grateful for how punctual the Mason 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.” </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>“As an employee, it’s great to avoid the traffic and ride the shuttle each day I’m on campus. The drivers are always friendly, on time, and whether it’s a heartfelt hello or just a knowing nod and smile as we enter the shuttle, I can’t 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!”</span></span></span></span></span></figure><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:26:27 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 111156 at /news/2023-11/mason-named-bicycle-friendly-university <span>Mason named a Bicycle Friendly University </span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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">����AV 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>Mason’s Fairfax Campus received the silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award for the second time, and </span></span><a href="https://masonsquare.gmu.edu/"><span>Mason 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 ����AV's Fairfax Campus" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>����AV 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>“Being recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University, going back to 2011, is a sign of Mason’s support of bicycling as a great commuting option,” said Josh Cantor, director of Parking and Transportation at Mason. “Support for bicycling is an important component of the overall transportation program, which aims to provide many options for the large and diverse Mason community.”</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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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. “An array of transit options, including cycling, is an important part of the university’s commitment to sustainability,” said Janet Walker, Mason’s transportation programs manager. “Mason strives to reduce carbon emissions by reducing the number of faculty, staff, and students who drive or drive alone to our campuses.”</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. “It is inspiring to see so many universities committing to the vision of a Bicycle Friendly America,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>“These institutions, including</span></span> <span><span>Mason, 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,” Nesper said.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><em>Bicycle Friendly University^SM is a service mark 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 Mason <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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Commuter Connections Employer Recognition Award for Incentives</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p><span><span><span><span><span>����AV received the </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>’ (MWCOG) Commuter Connections 2023 Employer Recognition Award for the Incentives category. Josh Cantor, Mason’s director of <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/" title="Parking and Transportation at Mason">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>“Credit 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,” said Cantor.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>“����AV’s 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’s carbon footprint and decreased commuting costs for employees,” said Nicholas Ramfos, director of Commuter Connections. “Mason is setting a great example for employers in the region looking to implement their own commuter incentives programs.”</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Since last winning an Employer Recognition Award in 2006, Mason has enhanced its unique incentives program centered around 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>, a network of </span></span></span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"><span><span>shuttles</span></span></a><span><span><span> 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>Mason’s </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> 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 Mason’s campuses.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Mason Shuttles include Wi-Fi and bike racks, connecting riders to Prince William County’s OmniRide bus system and the Vienna Metrorail Station. There are five free shuttle routes, along with preferred parking for </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. </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> 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 Mason Now. 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In this series, we highlight the unique hobbies and volunteer activities of Mason'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 ����AV. The background includes a brick building and a light pole banner that says Largest Public University in Virginia, and All Together Different" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Kenneth Strazzeri rides his bike on the Fairfax Campus on Bike to Mason 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 Mason 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 ����AV 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 Mason 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?  </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.  </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 20–25K 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 Mason's biking resources/programs?</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Once my children graduated from Mason'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 Mason'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. </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" typeof="foaf:Image" /></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’ve 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 Mason. 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 Mason 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 Mason 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. Mason's loop does have bike lanes, but I do wish all drivers would stay out of them. Also, drivers, please use turn signals.  </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 ����AV, 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 Mason 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 /news/2023-05/parking-and-traffic-advisory-commencement-and-degree-celebrations <span>Parking and Traffic Advisory: Commencement and Degree Celebrations</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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="Mason Graduation home">����AV Commencement</a> will take place on Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at EagleBank Arena. Expect heavy traffic on and around the <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 Mason Pond parking decks. </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. </p> <p>Patriot Circle will be closed between Roanoke River Road and Mattaponi River Lane. Mason Pond Drive will be closed from 9—10 a.m. Mattaponi River Lane will be closed near the arena until 11 a.m. Drivers should follow signage and traffic controls. </p> <p><a href="https://info.gmu.edu/campus-maps-and-directions/" target="_blank" title="Fairfax Campus map">View the Fairfax Campus map</a> for location details. </p> <h3>Degree Celebrations: Thursday, May 18, to Saturday, May 20  </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. <a href="/graduation/degree-celebrations" target="_blank" title="Degree Celebration information">View the complete schedule of Degree Celebrations</a>.  </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 Mason Pond Parking Deck.  </p> <p>Looking for alternate transportation options? Mason Shuttles are available, and no Mason ID is required to ride May 18–20. For schedules, go to <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/" target="_blank" title="Shuttle Service information">shuttle.gmu.edu</a>. The City of Fairfax <a href="https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/cue-bus-system" target="_blank" title="CUE bus information">CUE bus</a> is also free to ride from the Vienna Metro station.  </p> <p>Congratulations to all of Mason’s Spring 2023 graduates! </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-0e68625c6b4b0caa0fbd7276f8fa595594fd45de7868d9dc53249ca908827db2"> <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/2024-06/earning-masters-degree-and-graduate-certificate-online-worked-perfectly-neurosurgeon" hreflang="en">Earning a master’s degree and graduate certificate online worked perfectly for neurosurgeon Nick Marko</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 24, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-06/mason-korea-commencement-caps-week-festivities" hreflang="en">Mason Korea Commencement caps off a week of festivities</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">June 20, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-05/going-global-mason-koreas-first-computational-and-data-sciences-graduate" hreflang="en">Going global as Mason Korea’s first computational and data sciences graduate</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 21, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-05/outstanding-graduating-student-amanda-magpiong" hreflang="en">Outstanding Graduating Student: Amanda Magpiong</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 17, 2024</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2024-05/senior-year-found-true-community-george-mason" hreflang="en">This Senior of the Year found ‘true community’ at George Mason</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 9, 2024</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 /news/2022-10/parking-and-traffic-alert-fairfax-campus-oct-13-15 <span>Parking and Traffic Alert for Fairfax Campus: Oct. 13–15</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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. About 6,000 attendees are expected. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert.  </p> <p>During arena events, drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road.  </p> <p>To avoid arena parking and traffic impacts, consider parking in Rappahannock Deck on the north end of campus and utilize University Drive and Roberts Road to access and leave campus.  </p> <p>Please also consider using Campus Drive if that option is available to you. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles. </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.  </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, Mason Madness, the kick-off to the basketball season, will be held at EagleBank Arena, with the season’s first tailgate in Lot L. The lot will close at 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, after the arena concert. For details go to <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 <a href="https://masonfamily.gmu.edu/familyweekend/" target="_blank">masonfamily.gmu.edu/familyweekend</a>.</li> </ul><p>For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to <a href="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/">eaglebankarena.com</a>.</p> <p>For parking and traffic updates, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/masonparking" target="_blank">@MasonParking</a> on Twitter. For questions, contact <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 /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 lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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, Mason 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.  </p> <p>A valid parking permit is required to park outside of visitor areas. Semester and short-term permits may be purchased online at <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking-services/" target="_blank">parking.gmu.edu</a>. Information about permit sales is posted on the <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/fall-2022-parking-and-transportation-updates-and-permit-sales/" target="_blank">Parking and Transportation website</a>.   </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.   </p> <p>A new ridesharing program called <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">Mason Commutes</a> is now available to help the Mason community find and share rides and to find carpool partners.  </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’ directions. </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>. </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 /news/2022-08/parking-and-traffic-alert-housing-move-aug-17-21 <span>Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, Aug. 17–21</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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. 17–21 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. <a href="https://info.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/22-060-Fairfax-Map.pdf" target="_blank">Refer to the Fairfax Campus map</a> 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—especially our freshmen and their families, who are now part of the Mason family.</p> <p><strong>Parking Closures and Impacts</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Lots J and K </strong>will be used by students and families checking in for move-in at the Ángel Cabrera Global Center and for post move-in parking.</li> <li><strong>Rappahannock Deck: </strong>General permit area on Levels 1–3 (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 3–5. <strong>General faculty/staff permit holders may park on the roof ONLY from Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 21.</strong> 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. 17–21. 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> 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 Ángel 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> 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: </strong>Expect heavy traffic between George Mason Blvd and Rappahannock Deck.</li> <li><strong>Chesapeake River Lane</strong> 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> 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 <a href="mailto:parking@gmu.edu" target="_blank">parking@gmu.edu</a>. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/masonparking" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.twitter.com/masonparking. Click or tap if you trust this link.">@MasonParking</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/masonhousing" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.twitter.com/masonhousing. Click or tap if you trust this link.">@MasonHousing</a> 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 /news/2022-07/hylton-parking-lot-closure-scitech-campus <span>Hylton Parking Lot Closure at SciTech Campus</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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 20–24 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.  </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The shuttle stop in the circle at the Hylton Center will continue to operate normally.  </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 /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 lang="" about="/user/271" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">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 ����AV's Fairfax Campus will undergo paving and repairs from July 11–30. 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 Mason Pond Drive.</span></span></span></li> <li>July 13–14: 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 18–26: 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 27–30: 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. </span></span></span><span><span><span>Information will be updated on the <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/">Mason Transportation website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonParking">@MasonParking</a> on Twitter.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Contact <a href="mailto:parking@gmu.edu">parking@gmu.edu</a> with questions. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as repairs are made to support the campus.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </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