Commuter reaction to lot 33 mixed; police ready to further enforce one-way zone

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Police plan to step up enforcement in lot 33 as some students continue to adapt to renovations more than a month after their completion.

Other commuters have expressed support for the new regulations and signs. Central Michigan University has not received any complaints so far this semester, said Police Chief Bill Yeagley.

But in response to some drivers not using the one-way exits correctly, Yeagley said officers plan to enforce the zone.

“We haven’t heard of any problems yet,” Yeagley said. “We will make the stops and take the appropriate actions. We will help drivers get used to it.”

Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management, said he has not received any complaints about the lot this year either.

Along with the “do not enter” signs, which were installed weeks before classes started, the new lot contains three entrances and exits. The lot branching off of East Campus Drive is also equipped with a new entrance toward the middle of it.

Traverse City sophomore Eric Albin sees the lot as an improvement from the previous version, which he said was difficult to enter and exit during peak traffic times.

“I like it,” Albin said. “It’s less clogged and people do not have to wait as long.”

Mount Pleasant senior Lisa Zyonse said she has already seen several instances of misuse.

“I have seen fewer accidents,” Zyonse said. “On the first day it was pretty funny, people were going the wrong way and came across some buses a lot.”

The reason for the changes was to make the parking lot safer for pedestrians, Yeagley said.

Another difference is the road traveling along the Music building and Moore Hall, which is one-way and for service vehicles only. However, there are still students who have not become accustomed to such changes.

“I do not usually follow the road signs,” said Jackson junior Michael Zaski. “It’s just easier that way, I’m only skipping a small section.”