Entrances and exits will be on R and Q streets. The Q street side will have a reversible lane so that during peak times, two entrances, or two exits, can be opened. Commercial space is planned for the 17th Street street level, McDowell said. A shuttle bus waiting area will be sited near 17th and R street. That bus will be dedicated to running back and forth on the R Street corridor.
Plans call for all shuttle service to eventually tie into the new parking garage.
The garage will be open to all permit holders except those holding perimeter-only permits. There will be a device at the entrance that will allow visitors without permits to pay a per-hour use fee. The garage will be patrolled and scofflaws ticketed and or towed. Until the garage opens, parking will remain tight, especially this year, McDowell said. Residence hall occupancy is expected to be higher.