University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Important information regarding football parking
11/4/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Important information regarding football parking
The Southern Miss Athletic Department would like to pass along some information we have received regarding football game day parking along Highway 49. Although this situation is beyond our control, we understand that this is a necessary safety precaution the Hattiesburg Police Department and MDOT must take. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please review the parking lot information listed below and review the map that details these open parking areas. Also, please note that the city of Hattiesburg is providing free trolley shuttle service on the west side of campus. Following are the news releases for your information:
Available parking areas:
Parking Lots
?? Softball Complex (25th Avenue)
?? Hillcrest Dormitory lot and open field on north side of dorm
?? Pete Taylor Park (Baseball Field)
?? Theatre and Dance Parking Lot
?? Parking lot between Ross Boulevard and 34th Avenue
?? Parking lot on the corner of Montague Boulevard and 31st Avenue
?? Parking lot on the corner of Pearl Street and 31st Avenue
?? Mannoni Performing Arts Center parking lot
?? George Hurst Parking Lot
?? Elam Arms Dormitory
Street Parking
NOTE: Street parking is in accordance with municipal parking ordinances (no parking in driveways, marked tow away zones, private property, etc.) There may be available parking in these areas.
?? Fraternity Drive
?? Montague Boulevard
?? Pearl Street
?? 35th Avenue
?? 34th Avenue
?? Ross Boulevard
?? 33rd Avenue
?? 32nd Avenue
?? 31st Avenue
From: Robin Walker, Public Information Officer, Hattiesburg Police Department Mississippi Department of Transportation
Date: 11/4/2004
Re: No Parking Zones
The Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Hattiesburg Police Department would like to remind area residents that the medians and grassy areas located along roadways in the city of Hattiesburg are no parking zones. No parking signs have been posted along the center median of Highway 49 to keep everyone mindful of this fact.
While our organizations understand that parking in these areas during crowded university events such as home football games is a temptation, parking in these no parking zones is a hazard to public safety. Citizens should park in the proper parking areas as designated by the University of Southern Mississippi.
Failure to abide by these parking regulations will result in your vehicle being towed.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will no longer tolerate parking along highway rights-of-way for University of Southern Mississippi (USM) home football games, according to MDOT District Engineer Ricky Lee.
Beginning Saturday, November 6, anyone who parks their vehicle along Highway 49 or Hardy Street-including the median and shoulders-will be towed. MDOT will place signage, including message boards, along the highway alerting motorists to the change.
According to Lee, parking in the median and on the shoulders of Highway 49 and Hardy Street has become a problem during USM home football games. "Safety is our main priority," Lee said. "We want fans to have a good time, but we have to ensure their safety. Violators will have their vehicles towed at the owner's expense." The Hattiesburg Police Department and USM officials will be helping enforce the no parking rule and directing motorists to other parking areas. For more information, contact the MDOT District Office at (601) 544-6511.
