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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Fire lane - $20
- Handicapped zone - $10
- No parking zone - $10
- No permit/expired permit - $20
- Parked overnight where prohibited - $50
- Vehicle banned (vehicles with five or more tickets) - $75
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
Parking permits are assigned through a lottery, with a certain number of spaces allotted for appeals. If students fail to get a spot through the lottery, they can appeal and offer reasons they need to have a car on campus (working off campus, need to travel, and so on). There is also a second round of appeals, in which students can attempt to wheedle their way into a parking spot again. Parking is also available on the streets of Lewiston during the spring and autumn, but the city runs a winter parking ban from November 15 to April 15. On-campus parking permits are limited, and spots can be very difficult to find. The largest parking lot, behind Merrill Gym, is a long walk from the main campus, so most students will circle more centrally-located parking areas to avoid walking half a mile in the cold Maine winter. Parking on campus required a permit at all times; however, no Bates parking permit is needed to park on the street because city street parking is controlled by the police. There is an overnight parking ban on the city streets from Nov. 15-April 15.
College Prowler Take
Parking at Bates can be a problem, even if you drive one of those cute little Euros. If you don’t get a spot in the parking lottery, which happens to a lot of people, you can petition for a parking permit. Most of the time, however, you’re out of luck. Even if you do get a parking permit, it can be really difficult to find a spot. A lot of upperclassmen live in the campus-owned houses, and there are a few lots in the general area of Wood Street, where many of the houses are, but there aren’t nearly enough spots for all the students who want to park there. Students will often circle the Wood Street lots several times before they’re forced to give up and park in the Merrill lot. At the moment, Bates just doesn’t have the resources to provide a parking spot for everyone on campus who needs one. During the spring and fall, people are allowed to park on the streets of Lewiston, which does help alleviate the parking problem to a degree. But Lewiston operates a winter parking ban from November 15 to April 15. Also, parking on the streets can be confusing and frustrating because of the vast number of parking regulation signs. Recently, the city of Lewiston prohibited parking in the same space for more than 24 hours, so students who manage to find a space on the side of the road have to move their cars at least once a day. Some students choose to rent a space for the year from someone in the city. These spaces tend to cost more than a parking permit at Bates, they’re not always plowed, and they’re usually pretty far from the campus, but if a student is determined to have a car at school, renting a space from a company or a private individual could be a last-resort solution. All in all, parking in the city does not do much to make the situation any better. While some schools don’t let first years have a space, the parking situation at Bates is still far from ideal. It’s hard to get a parking permit, and it’s hard to find a spot once you do. Students Speak Out
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BatNM says: Bates College 2014 Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies  |
Students can park all up and down...
Students can park all up and down the city streets before it starts snowing. But after about November, parking is really scarce.
Parking: March 19, 2009
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BatAF says: Bates College 2016 Social Sciences |
Parking at Bates is a bit hard....
Parking at Bates is a bit hard. Freshmen can have cars and park them on the street before the overnight winter parking ban starts. There are a few small lots, and if you do get a permit through the lottery, it's a big resource.
Parking: February 18, 2009
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BatAC says: Bates College 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Parking on campus isn't bad as...
Parking on campus isn't bad as long as you can get a permit. If you can't get one from the school, there are families in Lewiston who rent out their driveways to students. Apart from that, there's also a parking garage a few minutes away.
Parking: February 16, 2009
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BatCB says: Bates College 2013 Other |
It is pretty difficult to get...
It is pretty difficult to get parking as a freshman but easier as you get older. By senior year, you should be able to get all-campus parking.
Parking: February 15, 2009
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It’s difficult to get a space,...
It’s difficult to get a space, period. Parking near your dorm is very difficult at night. If you’re willing to walk 10 minutes, there are usually spots in Merrill, but when it’s dark and cold out, who wants to walk that far? |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
There are several parking lots on Wood Street, and if you wait long enough, you can find a spot there. There are always spots open in the lot behind Merrill Gymnasium, but it’s a good 15-minute walk from the rest of campus. Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
The Adams parking lot
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