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Conference 7.286::dcu

Title:	DCU
Notice:	1996 BoD Election results in 1004
Moderator:	CPEEDY::BRADLEY

Created:	Sat Feb 07 1987
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1041
Total number of notes:	18759

190.0. "how enforce parking at LKG" by REGENT::MERRILL (I fought the lawn and the lawn won.) Fri Jul 28 1989 15:51

    The DCU location at LKG is on my way to work, BUT the parking spaces
    labeled "15 minute DCU parking" are always full, yet there are only
    one or two people AT DCU. AND the "handicapped" slots are also full
    of cars with no wheelchair sticker.
    
    How could security "enforce", say, a 30 minute rule?
    
    Chalking the tires in the traditional manner would require a guard
    constantly on duty ...
    
    Parking Meters would be a surcharge on DCU users ...
    
    How about a simple signup list in the DCU area?  Initial the slot
    you've used, then any slot not turned over would be obvious! This
    is not for rigorous enforcement, just a little feedback.
    
    	Rick
    	Merrill

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
190.1	"FREE" parking meters exist	POBOX::KAPLOW	Set the WAYBACK machine for 1982	`Fri Jul 28 1989 16:52`	16
	I've seen parking meters that don't take any coins used for this purpose. Just twist the knob and it will register some pre-set limit. Anyone parking there longer will get "red flagged". Security or local police must then deal with them in such a manner that they quickly decide to park elsewhere. Big red sticker, expensive ticket, towing, etc. As to the handicapped slots, a call to the local police will probably find them eager to fill their ticket pads. Soon the bozos will find another place to park. I've always assumed that able-bodied folks parking in handicapped spaces were mentally handicapped. Building security might also consider identifying and towing repeated offenders. Once the employees are identified, an "open door" invitation might be in order.
190.2		10166::needle	Money talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"	`Tue Oct 24 1995 14:32`	13
	I'd like to reopen this old topic. For the first time in almost 10 years, I'm in a Digital facility with no DCU, the nearest being at TAY-2. I've been there 4 times in the past 2 weeks, and each time the 8 spots have been full for DCU parking. Each time, I was the only one in the DCU branch. Two of the cars have been there each time. In talking to security, I didn't get the impression that they were equipped to do anything (to their credit, they did force a limousine driver to move - he was cleaning out his car. Unfortunately, he moved to a fire lane instead). Is this a DCU issue? DEC security? Any thoughts on what I can do to get someone to do something? j.
190.3		CADSYS::RITCHIE	Elaine Kokernak Ritchie, 225-4199	`Tue Oct 24 1995 15:38`	10
	J. Did you mention this to anyone at the TAY branch? I think it's their issue (speaking as an individual member, not for the board). I used to also visit that branch, and thought the reserved parking for DCU was an excellent asset to the branch. Let us know what you find. Elaine
190.4		10166::needle	Money talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"	`Tue Oct 24 1995 15:54`	5
	I'll certainly ask again. I felt like I was getting caught between DCU and Digital security, neither of whom felt ownership for the problem. Before I pushed, I wanted to ask here. j.
190.5		FBEDEV::KYZIVAT	Paul Kyzivat	`Tue Oct 24 1995 16:20`	4
	I also go to the DCU at TAY2. To the best of my memory I have always found one of the DCU parking spots free. Maybe you are just jinxed. Paul