Demand for car parking at the University often outweighs supply. We therefore ask all potential parking permit applicants to explore alternative travel options before making an application for a parking permit.
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Take Part In Our Travel Survey Online Today.
As part of the on-going monitoring and review of sustainable travel and transport at the university, estates are currently undertaking the university’s annual staff and student travel survey.
All members of staff and students are invited to participate in the online survey which is being collated anonymously by the travel and transport team.
The survey has been designed only to provide a ‘snapshot’ of travel behaviour on Wednesday, May 2 only and will help to identify current commuter patterns and what changes there have been in these patterns since our last survey in 2010.
The survey should take no more than five minutes to complete and will be available online from 8am on May 2 until noon on May 3.
To take the survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Commutertravelsurvey2012.
Important Changes to Parking Enforcement From 15 March 2012
The University is introducing a new system for dealing with illegal parking on campus in line with changes to the law. From 15 March 2012, a Civil Parking Notice (CPN) will be issued to drivers who are not members of the University’s car park permit scheme who breach the University’s car parking rules. These drivers will be liable for a £70 charge, reduced to £35 if paid within fourteen days. This is a change from the current system of wheel clamping but traffic duties will continue to be carried out by our own UEA Security Team and not an outside agency.Trevor Smith, Campus Services Manager, who is responsible for enforcing the University’s Vehicle Regulations, said: “The parking rules are in place to ensure we have safe and effective traffic flow around the campus. It is also important to protect parking spaces for staff and student car park permit holders and drivers with a disability, as well as ensuring that all parking fees are collected.
“We chose this method after talking to many other universities that have successfully introduced civil penalty notices and have found it to be an effective way of managing car parking problems.”
Members of the University’s Car Park Permit Scheme have not been subject to clamping and will not receive Civil Penalty Notices in the future. Any infringements by permit holders will continue to be managed by a warning and education system
Car Parking Arrangements
The University does not automatically issue parking permits to those who wish to drive. Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students are required to use Costessey Park & Ride Services ; Service 604 for the main campus or Service 10 for the Edith Cavell Building. Permits issued to undergraduate or postgraduate taught students prior to academic year 2011/12 (except those issued via the Student Appeals Panel; please see note below) are not valid, immaterial to the expiry date.Postgraduate research students and members of staff who are not resident on campus or live beyond a mile of the University will be provided with a permit. If you qualify for membership of the scheme please click here for an application form. Applicants who are not on UEA payroll should also complete and return a Direct Debit Form.
Where an undergraduate or postgraduate-taught student is able to demonstrate exceptional and extenuating welfare circumstances the Student Parking Appeals Panel may grant permission for the student to park on the Main Campus or in the Edith Cavell Car Park (details below).
Please Note: Those who were provided with a permit following a successful appeal in previous years should check the renewal date on the permit; in most cases permits will only be valid for 12 months from the date of issue and a further appeal will be required to extend the expiry date of the permit.
Appeals Process for Students
If you do not meet the Parking Permit Scheme Criteria but can demonstrate you have exceptional and extenuating personal circumstances which may entitle you to a car parking permit please follow the following instructions:- Complete the Vehicle Registration Form
- Complete a Direct Debit Form.
- Complete an Application to Appeal detailing your reasons and include any supporting information (eg. Doctors letter, lecture timetable, childs school opening/closing times, proof of residence etc). Without supporting evidence the Panel cannot consider your submission.
Change of Details?
Please use this form to notify the Travel & Transport Team, Estates Building of any changes to your vehicle or address.
The University's Vehicle Regulations should be read before applying for a permit.
Cost of Parking
A daily charge is in force from Monday to Friday throughout the year including University vacation periods but with the exception of weekends, statutory and customary days and Bank holidays. Charges will be based on “basic” rather than “gross” annual salary. The cost of parking in all UEA car parks is as follows:
| Band | Approx FT Salary |
2012 Day |
2013 Day |
|
| A | <15K | 0.72 | 1.22 | |
| B | 15 - 37K Student Other |
1.26 | 1.64 | |
| C | 37 - 52K | 1.64 | 1.98 | |
| D | 52K + | 2.30 | 2.96 |
Students and holders of "O" permits (those not on UEA payroll but employed at UEA etc.) will be charged at Band B
Parking for 4 hours or less attracts a 50% discount.
Staff and students with "D" permits may purchase scratchcards for use in bays marked "disabled", roadside bays and Blackdale Annexe at any time from the Lodge.
We have produced some frequently asked questions which we hope will be useful; please follow this link
http://www.uea.ac.uk/estates/transport/FAQ+-+Parking+including+arrangments+from+January+2011
Click here for a copy of the University Vehicle Regulations
