Staten Island hospital shuts down most patient and visitor parking, leaving thousands searching for space

Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) recently closed its main parking lot, causing disruption for many patients and visitors who relied on it for easy access to the medical center. The facility's spokesperson stated the closure was intended to enhance safety and access, reallocating parking into two smaller lots that maintain the same fee. However, many patients reported difficulties finding alternative parking, indicating that the changes have not alleviated the parking challenges faced, highlighting concerns over communication and planning amid the transition.

There's no visitor parking here; you have to cross the street, the worker said.

This change improves access to both hospital entrances and enhances safety by minimizing the need for visitors to cross active traffic zones.

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