Student Government Association Senators voted to approve legislation to install a flashing yellow light on Tillotson Avenue.
Though it passed 26 to 18 with one abstention, the topic was met with much debate.
Senators opposed to the light said they believed their objective to expand shuttle bus service to the overflow lot would be forgotten by the university.
"I don't feel we should compromise," Sen. Eric Lutton said. "I think sometimes we need to step forward."
Other senators saw the legislation as a step in the right direction, but not a cue to stop pushing for a bus stop.
"This is a baby step," said Parliamentarian Ben Tietz. "This does not mean we need to stop working."
Sen. Harper Price was against the legislation.
"We are giving the university the opportunity to close the entire discussion," Price said.
Sen. Jared Simmons, who abstained from the vote, said he did not feel comfortable supporting or opposing the legislation for two reasons.
"The light could protect some students," Simmons said. "But it could be an excuse for the university covering (up)."
In order for senators to suggest an additional shuttle bus stop, a new piece of legislation will be necessary.
Senators voted on two other pieces of legislation which passed unanimously.
The first piece focused on creating requirements for academic advisers. The legislation suggests that advisers should post office hours and improve the frequency of contact with the students they advise.
One author, Sen. Donna Dodson, said specifics of legislation will be decided per department.
Another piece that passed unanimously called for increased funding for the Multicultural Center.
One of the legislation's authors said no specific amount was determined for the increase.
"We weren't exactly sure how much to ask for," Sen. Nataki Sanders said. "This legislation just shows that SGA is in support of additional funding."
Sanders added that if adapted, the increase would be used to fund programs.
"The Multicultural Center spends much of its time looking for grants," Sanders said. "We felt the university was not backing the Multicultural Center."
According to the legislation, Bowling Green spends an average of $3.78 per student and $51.74 per minority on multicultural programs. Ball State, according to the legislation, pays $0.83 per student and $11.86 per minority.
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