University Traffic Woes Limit Parking On Rockwell Field
University traffic chief Dale Rowe notes 1 600 registered cars for 483 campus spots. To ease pressure a temporary 300 cars may park on Rockwell Field, with future limits before spring athletic seasons. Staff Ed Bates and Jack Britt suggest using back of Moulton Hall, heating plant area, and back drive for student parking.
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Lowance
Rockwell
Traffic Department
Ed Bates
Jack Britt
Parkers
Moulton Hall
University
Dale Rowe
Joseph Incorvai
Idea That Traffic Dept Plays Game Is False
The article argues against the notion that the campus traffic department operates casually. It notes that all drivers must register their car yearly and that violations lead to warnings, reprimands, fines, towing, probation, or dismissal. The department emphasizes safety and rights of others over punishment.
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Rowe
United States
University
University Traffic Department
Faculty Drivers Most Delinquent Parkers On Campus
The university traffic department analyzed driver cards since April 1946 and found faculty members as the most delinquent parkers while visitor drivers showed the best discipline. Eighty two percent of registered drivers had no warning tickets. twelve men drive for every woman. Six cars have been towed off campus and one third of drivers live in Kent.
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University Traffic Department
Kent
Diplomacy Seen Essential for Campus Traffic Regulation
Dale Rowe, university traffic director since January 1946, leads a team including Ed Bates and Jack Britt in managing 1600 plus vehicles. Beyond issuing tickets, the department handles correspondence, publicity, records, statistics, legal aid, and investigative tasks, with 25 men expressing interest in joining this integral function.
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Dale Rowe
University Department of Traffic Regulation
Rowe
Ed Bates
Jack Britt
Three Traffic Accidents Reported Since April 1946
University traffic department records show three reported accidents since April 1946. None involved injuries, all were vehicle mishaps on campus drives below Engleman Hall and the Training School. Officers note lack of driver courtesy and that many incidents involve newer cars.
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University Traffic Department
Engleman Hall
Ed Bates
Jack Britt
Highway Department
Campus Driving Rules for Kent State University
Campus driving rules restrict parking on the front drive and designated areas, set a 15 mph speed limit, ban running boards and grass or walk driving, require approval for overnight parking, and emphasize pedestrian rights. The 1946 47 K Book contains these regulations for students and campus traffic.
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Library
Kent Hall
Merrill Hall
Kent State University
University Vehicle Regulations and Reporting Rules
On campus, no responsibility for care of motor cars or contents. Report on campus traffic accidents the same day. Regulations in force daily 7 am to 5 pm except Sundays, Saturday afternoons, holidays, and vacations. University drivers must register vehicles with the Traffic Department once per license year. Proper authorities handle exceptions.
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Rockwell Field
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