Transportation Hearing and Appeals Board

The Transportation Hearing and Appeals Board (THAB) reviews decisions that have been denied by Commuter and Parking Services Administrative staff on matters relating to violation appeals and special requests for exceptions to parking rules and regulations and/or normal permit eligibility criteria.

THAB is always responsible for reviewing reviews requests for special parking grants for those claiming personal hardship. THAB determines whether a grant is to be given and, if so, the amount of that grant.

Membership

THAB consists of twelve members nominated and approved by their respective Assemblies and one ex-officio member representing the administrative staff of Commuter and Parking Services.

The membership includes four students (two graduate/professional, two undergraduate); four faculty; and four employees. No employee of Transportation and Mail Services or Cornell Police may serve on THAB. Members serve two-year terms. Each year THAB elects its own chair.

Hearings require a quorum of three members. In case of a tie vote, the decision shall be recorded in favor of the appellant (the tie goes to the runner).

Responsibilities

Violation appeals are each decisioned separately, considering all relevant facts and circumstances brought to the board’s attention. The board only excuses violations when it determines that an error in judgment or procedure was made in the original decision.

In cases of special requests for exceptions to parking rules and regulations and/or normal permit eligibility criteria, the board’s decisions are be based on demonstrated need and are subject to space and other limitations.

For special parking grants based on financial hardship, appellants must fully explain why they are unable to use the transportation.