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	Vol.7, No 61, January 24, 2000
	Carpooling program eases congestion By Jocelyn Marie Shaw Special to the Daily Forty-Niner Kelly Kirby discovered the joys of bike riding after encountering the parking congestion on campus. "I love it," said the Cal State Long Beach sophomore. "It's so much easier to ride your bike to school than trying to find a parking spot and then walking forever." Although she intends to ride her bike as much as she can, sometimes that may not be possible. "I wouldn't ride my bike in the rain," Kirby said. "Or at night." For those not wanting to scoot to school on their bikes, CSULB offers students a carpool program, which provides them with parking closer to campus. With approximately 1,200 to 1,300 participants last semester, this program is easy to take advantage of, according to Sal Fanua, front counter supervisor of Parking and Transportation Services.  "If you and a friend have a class at the same time and you live nearby, you should carpool," said Kirby, who participated in the program last semester with two classmates. "It cuts down on some time and opens a few parking spaces up in the regular lots." Students who want to sign up must come to the parking office and fill out a form. At least one student must have a regular parking permit. The group of students participating in the carpool will be issued one carpool permit allowing them to park in lots 11 and 17, Fanua said.  On the other hand, those wanting to prowl the parking lots for an empty space can obtain a parking permit through either Parking and Transportation Services or at the University Cashier's Office for $63. With this permit, students may park in lots 1, 3, 11 through 14, 16, 18 through 20 and the Parking Structure as outlined in the schedule of classes. If a student receives a ticket and wishes to protest it, he or she should go to the parking office and fill out an Administrative Review stating his or her complaint. It should take 10 working days for students to receive an answer, Fanua said. Additional information on parking at CSULB can be obtained by calling Parking and Transportation Services at (562) 985-4146.		CSULB spring enrollment rises   2 busted for car burglary   Student to be honored   Carpooling program eases congestion   Fraternities, sororities at CSULB offer support   Doors to show business opened Boy must go back  to Cuba   More masturbation healthy L.B. band magnificent   2pac puts in worthy performance 49ers still running after O'Neal walks   Player quits due to ‘personal reasons'   Men's volleyball steps on slugs; women's b-ball beats Nevada Spring 2000 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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