Why does Flagler have this parking policy?Parking is an issue not just for Flagler College, but also for the city of St. Augustine. Parking spaces are limited and in high demand with residents, students, tourists and business people. This new parking policy, along with the fees, is in order offset the growing cost of parking in the city and to the college.
How far is the city-owned parking garage from campus?The garage is only four blocks north from the center of campus — less than 10 minutes walking. There is also a city-run shuttle that stops on the northwest corner of campus, less than a block from Kenan Hall.
How often is a shuttle running from the parking garage?The shuttle runs continuously from the garage and makes two stops (at Hypolita and Cordova Streets and the Plaza), before looping back to the parking garage.
What are the hours the shuttle runs?The shuttle is free and will operate on the following schedule:
- Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What hours will the city parking garage be open?24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Is there security at the parking garage?The city of St. Augustine offers 24-hour security in the new parking garage.
Will my parking spot in the garage be reserved for me?There are no assigned spaces, however, you will be guaranteed a spot in the parking garage.
What do I do if I pay for a reserved parking spot in the garage and all of the spots are taken up either by tourists or other students?This should not be a problem as there are 1,170 spaces in the city garage, and peak use for students (weekdays) is when the garage will be at its lowest occupancy.
How do you intend to keep the people who pay nothing out of on-campus parking spots?Disciplinary procedures are already in place; tickets that are issued on a regular basis are registered on the students’ financial record as fines and after a fixed number of tickets, the vehicle will be towed.
If I purchase a parking permit for the city garage, can I also park on campus?No. The decal for the garage only covers parking there, and is not valid in the on-campus lots.
If I purchase a $100.00 parking decal to park on-campus and cannot locate a parking space, will I be able to park at the VIC parking garage?The on-campus parking decal holds no significance at the city garage. You can, however, park in the garage at city’s hourly ($1.25) and daily ($7.50) rates.
Why is the city garage permit more expensive than the on-campus parking?The city garage is a guaranteed spot, and the amount is based on an arrangement Flagler has set up with the city. That amount covers what St. Augustine is charging to lease a space. This is still a deep discount for the garage, which normally is $7.50 per day.