School Parking Issues in Elementary School!

So when I went searching for other locations with parking problems, I came across this blog that shows just how much parking can get out of hand even at a young age.

Because of the lack of parking, a number of parents have been parking their cars in grassy areas next to the school when they drop off and pick up their children.

Northside officials have tried to discourage motorists “to avoid parking in these areas in the interest of student safety,” Noblitt said. However, a number of parents continue to use the area for parking, creating a hazardous situation for both students and parents.

As a result, school officials recently decided to install a fence in the area that will run the length of the school.

Top school officials, however, have determined that no new parking is necessary at the school, Noblitt said.

Ok, so it's true that we're not in elementary school, but apparently bad parking situations stretch farther than just college campuses. Parents of these kids don't find the parking situation safe at all and I can't say that I blame them. Traffic getting children to and from school is heinous and to have to compromise their safety just because the school can't spring the money for better parking accomodations? However, they do have the money to build a fence?

This reminds me a lot of the comparison with how ODU will spend money to remodel the BAL building but not to address the serious parking issues. Instead, they've made "metered" parking. Not only do you have to pay for a parking pass, if you can't find a spot you have to pay more to meter park? Where is all this money for simply PARKING going to?

http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/school-needs-more-parking-406284.html