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Parking in D.C. and on the AU campus is a hassle. Street parking is difficult to find because of the exclusive nature of the surrounding residential area. Parking permits are expensive, costing nearly $500 for a single semester, and students need to apply for them well in advance. However, if students do get a permit, it is fairly easy to find a spot in one of the on-campus lots. Visitors and commuters usually park in the Nebraska Avenue commuter lot or the Katzen Arts Center garage for a price of $1.50 per hour or $12 for the day. 

The public transportation system in D.C. is quite good, and it is not necessary to have a car to get around the city. Students often walk to nearby bars and restaurants and need cars only if they move off campus. Even then, many use the accessible Metro and take the shuttle back and forth from campus. 

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danielleslpr

International Studies '12

3.1

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Parking is very available in the lot across from the main campus, but that there is no discount for employees (including staff) is really disgraceful. There is very little side-street parking, so you are basically required to pay the $2/hour fee.

Feb 29, 2012

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mddc1990

Finance '12

1.2

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DC Parking Is Horrible Everywhere

There are parking lots and garages available, but its expensive and annoying. Some street parking available, but most have meters.

Jan 24, 2012

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jessanesbitt

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

1.9

C-

Unnecessary to Have a Car, but If You Do, Sorry

The parking lot on Nebraska is a total pain, and is only free after 5 o'clock. There is very little parking around the school because it is a suburban neighborhood. It's also ridiculously expensive to keep a car at AU, but it really isn't necessary to have one because of public transportation.

Dec 24, 2011

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