High school graduations set to resume

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS ARE SET TO RESUME AT SIEGEL CENTER

Graduates and their families will soon commence at Siegel Center and Altria Theater this year, from May 23-25 and June 10-16. During these special events, thousands of high school graduates and their families will have the opportunity to experience Virginia Commonwealth University. Given the large volume of traffic expected, VCU Police will implement a regional traffic plan to mitigate traffic impacts and promote guest and pedestrian safety.

As in previous years, VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation will relocate all West Broad St. Deck subscribers once again. This has helped us to better facilitate the safety of guests and subscribers, reduce area congestion and improve operational efficiency in the past.

A shuttle service will be provided to minimize inconveniences for those impacted by relocation. Shuttles will travel to and from on-campus locations from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. You can view additional information on high school graduations and refer inquiring customers to the dedicated graduation page online at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.

EVENING PERMITS NOW BEGIN AT 3 P.M.

To accommodate afternoon class and work schedules, the start time for all student and employee evening permits was extended to 3 p.m., from the previous 3:30 p.m., effective February 4.

The change comes following feedback from customers regarding some challenges they were encountering arriving to class on time. This new change is expected to increase customer satisfaction and convenience for students.

MASK ORDER LIFTED; RAMRIDE RESUMES 100% CAPACITY

The CDC’ s January 29, 2021, Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances is no longer in effect. As a result, VCU Parking and Transportation no longer requires the wearing of masks on RamRide and RamSafe buses. Additionally, on Monday, April 18, RamRide capacity increased from 75% to 100%. The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks while in public transportation settings, and we encourage passengers and staff to make these decisions in their best interests.

As of March 21, 2022, masking is voluntary indoors and outdoors on VCU’ s campus. Please note that masks will continue to be required during in-person classes and instructional activities, in clinical spaces, and health system facilities.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Carter Barker, RamBikes technician, for being a recipient of the quarterly employee award for

“Innovation/Initiative/Simplification.

VCU Parking and Transportation

’ s quarterly award program is intended to recognize those employees who go above and beyond in their daily work performance while meeting the mission and values of the department. Learn more about the program here.

Congratulations to all VCU Parking and Transportation employees celebrating service award milestones this year!

Chante C. Holt, 5 years Ann Gray, 15 years Raymond A. McMickens, III, 15 years Troy I. Petty, 15 years Messaye Fisseha, 20 years Barbara J. Kidd, 30 years Mia C. Williams, 30 years