Construction for the bus turn-around, located between the Performing Arts building and the Library is expected to be completed by the end of November, according to Vice President of Business and Administration Mike Neal. The construction site can be identified by a massive chain-link fence surrounding the area overlapping a few parking spots in lot C and even onto the street. The perimeter fence can sometimes be a hassle for most students who have to walk around the fence in order to get to their classes. It is also quite uncomfortable having to walk through a narrow passageway over dirt and rocks along the Performing Arts building. In addition to the fence, a temporary bus stop has been set up on the East side of lot D, better known as the Library parking lot, taking up at least another half dozen parking spots.
Students often find themselves having to do the extra walk and being late to their classes.
Safety is another purpose for the bus turn-around. Buses had to be extra cautious for wandering students and cars popping out from the parking lot. Buses are similar to trucks in that they have a larger blind spot than a typical vehicle. It's inconvenient, but I'd rather have safety over inconvenience. A turn-around is good.