About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated directly along Rose Street on the western edge of the Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) campus, R-3 Student Resident Parking is an open-air surface parking facility primarily dedicated to on-campus resident students. Serving the high-density student living quarters within the Rose Street Commons complex (including Dauphin Hall, Lancaster Hall, and York Hall), the lot features clearly striped stalls, wide driving aisles, and unobstructed open-sky clearance. Because there are no overhead barriers, low garage beams, or vertical clearance restrictions, the lot comfortably accommodates passenger sedans, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and utility vehicles outfitted with roof racks or cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot R-3 occupies an essential location within the Penn College campus perimeter, making it a pivotal hub for campus living and academic pursuits:

Rose Street Commons & Dauphin Hall: Located mere steps away, housing hundreds of students alongside student lounges, dining options, and residence life services.
Madigan Library & Student and Administrative Services Center (SASC): Accessible within a brisk 3 to 5-minute walk (under 0.3 miles), offering comprehensive academic resources, student accounts, and registrar offices.
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center: Approximately a 5-minute walk across the central campus quad.
Bardo Gymnasium & Field House: Located within a 4 to 6-minute stroll for collegiate athletics and recreation.
Downtown Williamsport: Positioned roughly 1 mile east along 4th Street, granting convenient access to local dining, the Community Arts Center, and Susquehanna Riverwalk trails.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry and exit are seamlessly integrated off Rose Street, just north of the major Maynard Street / Interstate 180 interchange (Exit 27). This direct proximity to I-180 and US Route 15 makes arriving from or departing toward Lewisburg, Lock Haven, or central Pennsylvania exceptionally efficient. Local public transit is provided by River Valley Transit (RVT), which operates regular campus bus stops connecting students directly to downtown Williamsport, the Lycoming Mall area, and surrounding commercial corridors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving lanes and no vertical clearance restrictions for easy maneuverability.
24/7 Campus Patrol & Security: Regularly monitored by the Penn College Police Department with integrated campus emergency blue-light phones nearby.
Modern LED Lighting: Bright, perimeter pole lighting installed to maximize visibility and personal safety during evening and night hours.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-compliant parking stalls located closest to residence hall pathways.
Permit Controlled: Enforced via Penn College student resident parking registration tags/permits to ensure dedicated space allocation.

Ideal For

Rose Street Commons Residents: College students requiring dedicated, overnight, and multi-day vehicle storage right next to their residence halls.
Penn College Community Members: Authorized permit holders commuting between main campus academic facilities and living complexes.
Move-In & Move-Out Operations: Authorized seasonal loading and unloading for dorm check-ins and semester departures.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Lot R-3 is strictly governed by college parking regulations, parking permits are mandatory and rigorously enforced by campus police. Visitors and guests without a student resident decal should not park in designated \'R\' stalls without prior authorization; instead, visitor passes should be acquired via the Penn College Police Department or alternative visitor lots should be utilized. During winter months, pay close attention to designated campus snow-removal notices and temporary plow relocations to avoid citations or vehicle relocations.