Issues and Goals Parking and Traffic Two issues and a number of goals were identified with parking and traffic circulation. The high traffic volumes in and out of this lot which occur as drivers search for spaces combined with the high levels of pedestrian traffic in this area creates conflict between pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and constitutes a safety hazard.
Parking lots designated for commuter student use are the most highly utilized lots on the campus.
In addition, parking demand in relation to supply is high in the vicinity of the University Center. Northern is Michigan's only participant in IBM's ThinkPad University Program. ThinkPad is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.