When Texas Technological College opened its doors, the campus didn't even have sidewalks. In 1953, Texas Tech began regulating parking on campus with $1 residence hall parking stickers and around 5,000 permits. Now, license-plate recognition systems identify permit holders in lots. Up to 6,000 bicyclists traverse campus each day. 47 buses provide service to more than 35,000 students.
910 undergraduate students are enrolled.
A group of male students sits on the steps of West Hall, then a dormitory.
Aerial view down onto the Texas Technological College campus showing cars parked between the football stadium and West Hall dormitory.
Created by J.A. Fortenberry, the Lubbock Bus Co. provided busing for the City of Lubbock from 1932 to 1959.
A memo by the president shares direction from a joint meeting of the Campus Planning Committee and an appointed student committee.
Residence hall zones go into effect. Parking privileges are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Permits are priced at $1, and a first citation is a courtesy ticket to serve as “a reminder to the driver that a violation has occurred and asking his cooperation.” Parking on campus repeatedly without a permit results in disciplinary action.
"Free Campus Taxi"
For decades, the university held registration in the coliseum. It was later held in the Student Union Building before moving online.
Image of Mayor Lennis Baker and Texas Tech President E. N. Jones in a car at Flint Avenue and 19th Street. The mayor is cutting the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the Flint Avenue entrance into the Texas Tech campus.
The first four entry stations helped lessen traffic in the heart of campus during busy times. Click "More" to read the press release.
"FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE--Bill Daniels, chief of Texas Tech's Traffic Security Department, watches as his secretary, Mary Ann Grandjean, decorates his office with a plaque presented him by the National Association of College and University Traffic Security Directors. Daniels, outgoing president of the association, was presented the award at the association's recent national convention at the University of Colorado."
Texas Tech Security Chief Bill Daniels (second from right), immediate past president of the International Association of College & University Security Directors, confers in Houston with other association officers on the program for the 1968 IACUSD meeting set for University of Houston June 19-22. With Daniels are (standing ) Bob Ochs of Rutgers University, current association president, Sterling Baker of UH; and Rice Security Director Harold Rhodes.
Originally a division of the Texas Tech Police Department, parking enforcement and entry stations move into the Traffic and Parking Office.
The USA sits on what was a Commuter West lot and results in closing of Hartford Avenue north of 18th Street. The USA opened on October 1, 1999.
The clinic helps students prepare for spring break travels. (Originally a partnership with Student Health Services, Traffic and Parking took over the clinics completely several years later.)
Offers free gallon of gas, vehicle unlock, jump start, and air for flat tires to all on the TTU campus.
The park-and-pay areas have hourly and daily rates. Their income helps prevent large increases in costs for parking permits.
For three years, the retired Air Force colonel advocated for adequate parking for a growing student population and a campus under construction.
Texas Tech's first parking garage contains 791 spaces and features metal artwork by TTU alumnus Steve Teeters for the garage's fencing.
Traffic and Parking services is welcoming students back to classes by attaching free ticket dismissal coupons.
Marks the first time on campus that event parking had support or management. Michael Lopez becomes the first event parking manager.
This area becomes Commuter Satellite. The grants are awarded based on providing park-and-ride style lots.
The enforcement division provides service around the clock with 24-hour zones for residence halls.
Since its inception, this citation dismissal program has provided more than $22,000 worth of toys to Toys for Tots thanks to customers.
Until 2008, students could purchase a general commuter permit. Starting with the 2008-2009 permit year, customers could now choose their preferred lot.
The new University Parking Services position oversees bicycling and busing on campus.
1,000 spaces provide additional parking for commuters.
150 bicycles registered in the first three weeks.
On the first day of class, University Parking Services goes live with TechPark, its LPR and permit management system developed in house.
TPS's advances with LPR and permitless parking led to the department's win of the NPA's most prestigious award for public and private parking companies.
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