Parking Possibilities Presented

New lot, phone apps, bus rides and meters among options available

New commuter lot located at Jeanette Phillips Drive.

New commuter lot on Jeanette Phillips Drive.

As parking continues to evolve at the University of Mississippi, several options offer new and improved possibilities to commuter students, alumni and the public.

A new commuter parking lot on Jeanette Philips Drive, adjacent to Ole Miss Track and the Office of Procurement, has 248 spaces.

The new free iPhone and Android app, called “Parker,” allows commuters to find parking spots quickly. With Parker, motorists can easily see the location of available student parking in real time.

“Simply follow the easy-to-use color scheme of green, blue and red,” said Michael Harris director of UM Parking Services. “Green lots have plenty of parking available, blue some parking available and red/orange lots have little to no parking available. In order to easily find a space, head straight to the green and blue lots.”

To see more information about a lot, tap on the [P] icon to punch out to full lot details, Harris said. Tap and hold on a [P] icon to launch turn-by-turn voice directions to that lot.

To download the Parker app, go here: iPhone

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parker-find-open-available/id399573859?mt=

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streetline.parker&hl=en

Parking meters have been installed at the new Manning Lot, conveniently located near the Grill at 1810 restaurant. Alumni and friends returning to campus for home football games can park there and dine in.

Finally, Oxford University Transit has an iPhone and Android app called “NextBus.” The app tracks routes, times of incoming and outgoing OUT buses. Most buses now have GPS locators installed allowing riders to track their travel.

With 8,301 passengers, OUT set a new record of riders on first day of classes.

For a complete guide to Ole Miss Athletics Game Day parking, go to http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ole/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/parking_information_olemissfb.pdf