Parking & Transportation
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Alternative Transportation to Campus
Ride with Ben Franklin Transit - FREE!
CBC is proud to partner with Benton Franklin Transit to offer all current CBC students
and employees free ridership. Need a ride to campus? Having trouble getting to work?
Just show your CBC ID with the current quarter sticker for free rides on
BFT Connect
and all routes offered by
Benton Franklin Transit.
Go to
bft.org
for system maps, schedules, and more
Call Customer Service at
(509) 735-5100
to help plan your trip
BFT Connect
is ideal for riders whose starting locations or destinations are too far from a bus
stop.
Click here
to learn more.
Preferred Parking for Carpooling
Did you know CBC has designated carpool spots for those who share a ride to campus?
Stop by the Security Office in the V Building to pick up the Carpool Parking Permit
Application or click
here
for a full list of rules and regulations.
Biking to Campus
Bike lockers are available for those wishing to secure their bicycle and belongings
while on campus. If you wish to reserve a bike locker, you can find the application
here
or at the Campus Security office located in the V Building. Bike rack parking is
available throughout campus.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Need a charge? The CBC
Pasco campus
has two Electric Vehicle Charging outlets available outside the CTE building. Charging
is free, but you’ll need to bring your own Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
Regulations
Citations will be issued for violating of any of the below regulations.
Motor Vehicle Operation and Parking Regulations
Do not operate a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour.
Do not operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe or dangerous manner.
Do not operate a vehicle in a restricted or closed area.
Do not park or operate a motor vehicle in any unpaved or landscaped area.
Student or general parking is identified by WHITE striped lines on all paved parking
lots. Parked vehicles must be completely within the white lines, no parking in paved
lots except within the white lines.
Parking spaces with YELLOW striping are reserved for employees with permits only.
No student or visitor parking permitted at any time.
Do not park in a manner that obstructs traffic or blocks a fire access lane.
No vehicles may be parked outside of designated parking lots. NO PARKING ON STREETS.
Do not park in any space marked “service vehicles only”.
Do not park or leave a vehicle unattended in a “no parking” zone or along a red curb.
Visitor parking north of the H Building is reserved for temporary guests to conduct
business. No student parking permitted at any time.
Carpool parking reserved for two or more carpool permits. Permits must be displayed
on dash. $30 fine.
Parking at the CTE Building is limited to those vehicles currently being worked on
by shop students and to employees with permits. No other parking is permitted.
Parking in the south A Building loop is limited to 15 minutes.
Do not violate any State of Washington vehicle code provision.
Washington State Certified Vehicles may use handicap space only when handicapped passenger
is present at time vehicle is parked.
Special permit required for Richland Federal Building Parking Lot.
Sunhawk Hall parking is reserved for student tenants and guests with valid parking
permits only.
Do not abandon a motor vehicle or parts of a vehicle on campus property. After five
days, the motor vehicle or parts will be considered abandoned and will be towed at
the owner’s expense.
All vehicles shall follow traffic arrows and other markings established for the purpose
of directing traffic on campus.
In areas marked for diagonal parking, vehicles shall be parked at a 45-degree angle
with the vehicle facing head in.
No vehicle shall be parked so as to occupy any portion of more than one parking space
or stall as designated within the parking area. The fact that other vehicles may have
been so parked as to require the vehicle parked to occupy a portion of more than one
space or stall shall not constitute an excuse for a violation of this section.
Motor vehicle operation and parking regulations shall be in force during the hours
of 6 am to 10 pm.
Citations
Campus Security has been delegated the responsibility of motor vehicle and parking
enforcement. Parking violations may warrant the issuance of a warning, summons or
parking citation. More information about parking fines is located in the
Parking Fines Policy
. Citations may be paid at Hawk Central. Failure to pay a parking citation will result
in grades and transcripts being withheld and registration for the following quarter
denied until payment has been made.
How to Appeal a Citation
General Information
If you have been issued a citation and you believe this was issued in error, you have
the option to file an initial appeal within five business days from the date the citation
was issued.
Grounds for Appeal
A parking citation may be overturned for two reasons:
There is substantial evidence that a violation was not committed for which the citation
was issued; or
A violation was committed, but circumstances were not under your control; and
Prior to being issued the citation, you made some demonstrable attempt to notify Campus
Security; or
You can produce written verification from a source who was a party to the situation
establishing that the situation was so unusual it cannot reasonably occur again.
Invalid Grounds for Appeal
Lack of knowledge of the regulations
Forgetfulness
Parking for a short period
Inability to find an authorized parking space
Failure to obtain a temporary permit
Failure to notice parking signs
Failure to display a parking permit
Disagreement with, or inability to pay, the fines
Never receiving the ticket
Unable to find an available parking spot (full lots)
Using flashing hazard lights
Someone else was using your car
Having a co-worker or friend say it's ok to park there
Running late
Inclement weather
Inability to park legally due to other vehicles being parked illegally
Submitting an Appeal
To appeal a citation, you must submit the
Citation Appeal Form
within five business days from the date the citation was issued.
Appeal Tips
Describe the facts of the matter including when, where, how and/or why the incident
occurred.
If extenuating circumstances are the basis for your appeal, supporting documentation
must be included (e.g., accident reports, medical records, auto repair bills).
Enclose a photograph, map or diagram of the parking space in question if you believe
it will help the Citation Review Committee understand the basis of your appeal.
Explain how your action did not constitute a violation by applying the parking regulation
in question to the facts you have discussed.
Email:
campussecurity@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-542-4819
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
V Building
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 7 am to noon
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Parking & Transportation
Parking & Transportation
Home
Live
Stay
Parking & Transportation
Alternative Transportation to Campus
Ride with Ben Franklin Transit - FREE!
CBC is proud to partner with Benton Franklin Transit to offer all current CBC students
and employees free ridership. Need a ride to campus? Having trouble getting to work?
Just show your CBC ID with the current quarter sticker for free rides on
BFT Connect
and all routes offered by
Benton Franklin Transit.
Go to
bft.org
for system maps, schedules, and more
Call Customer Service at
(509) 735-5100
to help plan your trip
BFT Connect
is ideal for riders whose starting locations or destinations are too far from a bus
stop.
Click here
to learn more.
Preferred Parking for Carpooling
Did you know CBC has designated carpool spots for those who share a ride to campus?
Stop by the Security Office in the V Building to pick up the Carpool Parking Permit
Application or click
here
for a full list of rules and regulations.
Biking to Campus
Bike lockers are available for those wishing to secure their bicycle and belongings
while on campus. If you wish to reserve a bike locker, you can find the application
here
or at the Campus Security office located in the V Building. Bike rack parking is
available throughout campus.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Need a charge? The CBC
Pasco campus
has two Electric Vehicle Charging outlets available outside the CTE building. Charging
is free, but you’ll need to bring your own Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
Regulations
Citations will be issued for violating of any of the below regulations.
Motor Vehicle Operation and Parking Regulations
Do not operate a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour.
Do not operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe or dangerous manner.
Do not operate a vehicle in a restricted or closed area.
Do not park or operate a motor vehicle in any unpaved or landscaped area.
Student or general parking is identified by WHITE striped lines on all paved parking
lots. Parked vehicles must be completely within the white lines, no parking in paved
lots except within the white lines.
Parking spaces with YELLOW striping are reserved for employees with permits only.
No student or visitor parking permitted at any time.
Do not park in a manner that obstructs traffic or blocks a fire access lane.
No vehicles may be parked outside of designated parking lots. NO PARKING ON STREETS.
Do not park in any space marked “service vehicles only”.
Do not park or leave a vehicle unattended in a “no parking” zone or along a red curb.
Visitor parking north of the H Building is reserved for temporary guests to conduct
business. No student parking permitted at any time.
Carpool parking reserved for two or more carpool permits. Permits must be displayed
on dash. $30 fine.
Parking at the CTE Building is limited to those vehicles currently being worked on
by shop students and to employees with permits. No other parking is permitted.
Parking in the south A Building loop is limited to 15 minutes.
Do not violate any State of Washington vehicle code provision.
Washington State Certified Vehicles may use handicap space only when handicapped passenger
is present at time vehicle is parked.
Special permit required for Richland Federal Building Parking Lot.
Sunhawk Hall parking is reserved for student tenants and guests with valid parking
permits only.
Do not abandon a motor vehicle or parts of a vehicle on campus property. After five
days, the motor vehicle or parts will be considered abandoned and will be towed at
the owner’s expense.
All vehicles shall follow traffic arrows and other markings established for the purpose
of directing traffic on campus.
In areas marked for diagonal parking, vehicles shall be parked at a 45-degree angle
with the vehicle facing head in.
No vehicle shall be parked so as to occupy any portion of more than one parking space
or stall as designated within the parking area. The fact that other vehicles may have
been so parked as to require the vehicle parked to occupy a portion of more than one
space or stall shall not constitute an excuse for a violation of this section.
Motor vehicle operation and parking regulations shall be in force during the hours
of 6 am to 10 pm.
Citations
Campus Security has been delegated the responsibility of motor vehicle and parking
enforcement. Parking violations may warrant the issuance of a warning, summons or
parking citation. More information about parking fines is located in the
Parking Fines Policy
. Citations may be paid at Hawk Central. Failure to pay a parking citation will result
in grades and transcripts being withheld and registration for the following quarter
denied until payment has been made.
How to Appeal a Citation
General Information
If you have been issued a citation and you believe this was issued in error, you have
the option to file an initial appeal within five business days from the date the citation
was issued.
Grounds for Appeal
A parking citation may be overturned for two reasons:
There is substantial evidence that a violation was not committed for which the citation
was issued; or
A violation was committed, but circumstances were not under your control; and
Prior to being issued the citation, you made some demonstrable attempt to notify Campus
Security; or
You can produce written verification from a source who was a party to the situation
establishing that the situation was so unusual it cannot reasonably occur again.
Invalid Grounds for Appeal
Lack of knowledge of the regulations
Forgetfulness
Parking for a short period
Inability to find an authorized parking space
Failure to obtain a temporary permit
Failure to notice parking signs
Failure to display a parking permit
Disagreement with, or inability to pay, the fines
Never receiving the ticket
Unable to find an available parking spot (full lots)
Using flashing hazard lights
Someone else was using your car
Having a co-worker or friend say it's ok to park there
Running late
Inclement weather
Inability to park legally due to other vehicles being parked illegally
Submitting an Appeal
To appeal a citation, you must submit the
Citation Appeal Form
within five business days from the date the citation was issued.
Appeal Tips
Describe the facts of the matter including when, where, how and/or why the incident
occurred.
If extenuating circumstances are the basis for your appeal, supporting documentation
must be included (e.g., accident reports, medical records, auto repair bills).
Enclose a photograph, map or diagram of the parking space in question if you believe
it will help the Citation Review Committee understand the basis of your appeal.
Explain how your action did not constitute a violation by applying the parking regulation
in question to the facts you have discussed.
Email:
campussecurity@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-542-4819
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
V Building
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 7 am to noon
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