Resolution 08-15: DRIVING GREEN AT UTA
| Number | 08-15 |
| Description | Members of the UT Arlington community with vehicles that are good for the enviornment have special parking permits and given discounted rates. |
| Authored by |
Mikhail Sookoor |
| Sponsored by |
Jorge Trevino |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, September 2, 2008 |
| Committee | Committee Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | |
| Whereas | It is currently clear the polluting effect that internal combustion engines have on out surroundings and nature; and |
| Whereas | It is also apparent that the higher cost of gas prices are causing people to consider alternate ways of transportation than driving themselves; and |
| Whereas | UT Arlington is starting to make an effort towards being eco-friendly in terms of making this aware to students, faculty and staff and having programs such as Recycle Mania; and |
| Whereas | Incentives should be provided to UT Arlington students and staff using vehicles. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | members of the UT Arlington community with vehicles that: 1)have a combined mileage of 40 or more miles per gallon (mpg), or 2)are classified as a hybrid, or 3)Use an alternative fuel source such as hydrogen, natural gas or electricity can purchase special parking permits, given at discounted rates; and |
| Be It Further Resolved That | this priviledge be extended to all members of the UT Arlington community that purchase parking permits. |