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Carnegie Mellon University - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $1,296–$2,100 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $30
  • Fire lane: $100
  • Handicapped zone: $200
  • No parking zone: $40

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking for students is not convenient, and bringing a car is not necessary. To get a campus parking permit, you’ll have to be chosen in a lottery, and even then, you’ll have to fork over a lot of money to end up parking a car you probably won’t need to use all that much. Students also have trouble parking on the city streets surrounding campus, as spots are rarely available, but those renting a house have the option to purchase a city parking permit for about $20.This works out well, since the only students who really need cars are the ones who would use them to commute to campus. Freshmen can’t have cars on campus, so it’s not really an issue for first-year students.

Due to all the parking problems, having a car on campus is more of a burden than anything else. Most students enjoy walking around campus. Fortunately, there’s no pressure to bring a car so if you don’t have the nicest whip, don’t worry. You can just leave that ’88 Mercury Tracer at home.

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Parking at Carnegie Mellon University

quark104449

'13

Mechanical Engineering

4.2
A-

Easy Parking

Parking is manageable and there are usually parking spaces available except within the city. There is a free parking street on campus called Margret Morrison street.

Feb 01, 2012

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Parking at Carnegie Mellon University

leftcheek

'14

Mechanical Engineering

3.5
B

Parking Is Good

There is really no need for a car on campus. But parking is fairly reasonable

Jan 30, 2012

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Parking at Carnegie Mellon University

sccordts

'15

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.1
B-

Parking

there is not a lot of parking. There is a parking garage, but this costs money, and there are meters, but that also costs money. Buses are a pretty good option for transportation.

Jan 18, 2012

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Faculty and grad students get priority selection for parking permits. It’s very rare for undergrads to obtain a parking permit. Due to the overwhelming demand, you must apply for a parking permit and get put in the lottery drawing to obtain a spot.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• The meters in Morewood parking lot
• The loading zone on Tech Street (keep your blinkers on!)
• The hill next to Beta (Devonshire)
• Most places after 6 p.m. (parking lots begin opening up between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.)

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
• Margaret Morrison Street

The Boot!
If you accumulate three or more parking tickets, you’d better watch out! Your car will get a nice, bright orange lock on your wheel.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking and Transportation Services
(412) 268-2052
parking@andrew.cmu.edu
www.cmu.edu/parking

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