JET PROPULSION LABORATORY                           INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

                                                                                                               Updated January 24, 2008

                                                                                                              

To                  :  Distribution

 

From                     : Pam Glatfelter, TMF Operations Manager

Subject                  : TMF Parking.

 

In keeping with the laboratory parking requirements and restrictions (DMIE-26552), TMF Operations will be enforcing the following parking policy.  Parking at TM-17 has a number of different requirements that will dictate consideration, including snow removal. 

 

General:

·         All persons who drive a vehicle on TMF premises must have a valid driver license and vehicle registration in their possession.  Operators of motor vehicles and bicycles must obey all posted traffic controls, and disabled-only parking spaces, etc, as well as comply with all state and local traffic regulations.  No person may drive a motor vehicle or bicycle on TMF premises in a manner, which endangers personnel or property, or impedes traffic flow. 

·         When other JPL employees or visitors are checking in at the main building, 15 minute temporary parking in the yellow loading zone is allowable before driving to their designated buildings.

 

Operating Speeds:

·         Ten miles per hour on all TMF roadways and parking areas.

 

General Parking Regulations and Provisions:

·         Authorized parking spaces are designated by markings on the pavement.

·         Authorized parking spaces for people with a valid California Disabled Person placard are designated by blue squares and with white wheelchair markings.

·         Vehicle parking duration is limited to 24 hours unless prior arrangements have been made with TMF Operations.

·         On-Site parking for eligible personnel is described below.  Color-coded decal holders must park their vehicles only in designated parking spaces. 

·         TMF has five color-coded parking areas.  Reserved parking is color coded to coincide with the parking area assigned to the authorized personnel (see below).  Parking shall be as follows:

·         Blue decals- Front of TM-17: JPL/TMF employees: with blue background on identification badge, Line Management and 25 or more years of service.

·         Orange decals- Front of TM-17: JPL/TMF employees.

·         Green decals- Front of TM-17: JPL/TMF/Contractor employees.

·         Red decals- Across from TM-17: Visitor/Overnight/Dormitory users.

·         White decals- Behind TM-17: GSA Vehicles/Long Term.

 

 

 

 

 

Persons issued a color-coded decal must park in their designated areas only.  Parking in another color-coded area is considered a parking violation (see consequences)

 

In the event that a person with a properly issued decal is unable to park in his or her assigned area due to unavailability of spaces, he or she shall park in the visitor area (Red).  No overflow parking will be allowed into blue, orange, green or white areas.

 

 

Personnel receiving Blue decal parking privileges at TMF are:

1.       Those in the job function of Principal, Line, and Program/Project Manager Level 1, Level II or Level III assigned to TMF as their work location.

2.       Those JPL employees assigned to TMF as their primary work location who have a blue background on the their identification badge.

3.       Employees who have 25 or more years of continuous service with JPL/TMF.

 

Personnel receiving Orange decal parking privileges at TMF are:

1.       Those JPL employees assigned to TMF as their primary work location.

 

Personnel receiving Green decal parking privileges at TMF are:

1.       Those JPL/Contractor employees assigned to TMF as their work location.

 

Personnel allowed to park in Red decal parking area at TMF are:

1.       Visitors, including JPL employees not assigned to TMF as primary work location.

2.       Overnight dormitory users.

3.       JPL employees working at TMF but not assigned to TMF as their primary work location.

 

Personnel allowed to park in White decal parking area at TMF are:

1.       JPL/TMF employees driving TMF GSA vehicles.

2.       Long term parking approved by TMF Operations.

 

JPL Personnel assigned to TMF or who have projects at TMF may park at their buildings when and where space is available.

 

Handicapped parking is for those who have handicapped placards in their possession.

 

Consequences:

Naturally Occurring Consequences:

                Improper parking creates hazardous situations, including preventing snow removal, preventing emergency vehicle access, obstructing normal traffic flow, and increasing hazards to pedestrians as well as other vehicles.

 

Imposed Consequences:

                Parking will be monitored by TMF Operations, motorists parking improperly will be asked to move their vehicles to proper parking areas.  Repeat offenders could lose their parking privileges.