Local law enforcement has received enough complaints about parking problems in residential areas near Blinn College and A&M that an enforcement campaign is underway.
Click below to hear comments from Officer Jon Agnew of the Bryan Police Department about some parking do’s and don’t’s:
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Here’s a joint news release from the Bryan & College Station Police Departments:
Due to the recent growth in student enrollment, the availability of parking has become more limited in both Bryan and College Station. The most common violations are in the residential areas around both college campuses. As the available parking on campus fills, more people begin parking in nearby residential areas creating congestion and safety hazards. Parking issues can go several blocks into residential areas surrounding the borders of our two colleges. Parties or gatherings after hours also tend to generate similar parking issues.
The Bryan and College Station Police Departments are concerned about congestion and safety hazards and will be enforcing parking violations in these high traffic areas. Both departments encourage everyone to pay close attention to where they are parking and to obey all parking laws.
Here are some parking tips:
– Do not block a private driveway
– Park with the flow of traffic, not against it
– Park within 18” of the curb (both tires)
– Do not park near a fire hydrant (15’ to be exact)
– Do not park in front of a city dumpster
– Do not park on a sidewalk, crosswalk, or in an intersection
– Do not park in front of a US mailbox
We do recommend the following:
– Take the TAMU bus if at all possible
– Get to know your neighbors, classmates, or co-workers and carpool
– Arrive at campus early to find a place to park
– Always plan your semester class schedule with plenty of time in between classes
If you notice any parking violation that needs to be addressed or have any more questions about parking issues, please contact us at:
Bryan Police Department: 979-209-5300
College Station Police Department: 979-764-3600