Clippinger Hall parking lots, portion of University Terrace now closed

Ohio University faculty and staff who utilized Clippinger Hall parking lots 83 or 84, and those who traveled a section of University Terrace between South Green Dr. and Race St, are asked to remain mindful that these areas have permanently closed to allow for the construction of a new chemistry facility. 

The parking lot and road closure for the Clippinger Hall Project specifically affects the following areas:  

• Parking Lot 83 (Clippinger Research Annex)
• Parking Lot 84 (near Clippinger Hall)
• A portion of University Terrace (South Green Dr. to Race St). 

 
The construction is part of OHIO’s Comprehensive Master Plan.

Multiple Campus Parking Alternatives Available
OHIO Transportation and Parking Services has encouraged faculty and staff who previously parked in lots 83 and 84 to utilize nearby parking alternatives. Each of the following lots contains 60 or more underutilized parking spaces as identified by Transportation and Parking services:

• South Green Garage (Lots 78 and 79)
• Rufus Street/South Green Drive (Lots 51, 52, 53, 54)
• Walter Fieldhouse (Lot 133)
   

Note: The following campus infographic provides a visual representation of alternative campus parking options, road closures and alternative vehicular routes and accessible pedestrian pathways and Clippinger building entrances. CLICK THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

Free Campus Transit Options Available
Employees are equally encouraged to use OHIO’s free Campus Area Transit Service (CATS); Fall Semester 2018 service hours went into effect August 27, meaning all CATS routes are running on continuous 10-minute loops to designated stops Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

OHIO’s CATCAB, a door-to-door transportation service for those with mobility limitations, is also available Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Those interested in registering with the service can contact Transportation Services at 740.593.1611.

After 5:30 p.m., employees may request on-demand transit, called CATS Late Night, by calling or texting 740.593.4040.

Portion of University Terrace (from South Green Drive to Race St.) to be closed
The small section of University Terrace, specifically the portion from South Green Dr. to Race St., has also closed for an extended period. The closure began Monday, August 27. 

Area Pedestrian Pathways and Clippinger building access to remain available during construction period
The pedestrian pathways surrounding Clippinger Laboratories, including the key walking path near the bottom of University Terrace that connects East/South Green to Baker University Center, are anticipated to remain accessible throughout the Clippinger construction period. 

It is important to note that long-term solutions to address parking needs on the Athens Campus are also being evaluated as part of the University’s Parking Master Plan – an effort intended to gain a better understanding of how parking is currently utilized on the Athens Campus and prepare for future changes in response to University needs The University is also evaluating potential changes to campus transit in an effort to improve accessibility to its perimeter lots.