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Student Parking Lot? No
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost There are no parking permits given
Common Parking Tickets
  • Fire hydrant: $100
  • Fire lane: $100
  • Parking in residential area without a permit: $20

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It looks like the students agree—parking in Boston is awful. Wait, did we say awful? We meant incredibly, unbearably awful. So awful, you’re better off parachuting in from a passing jet than driving in. Yeah, it’s that bad. From the permit-parking-only spots to the lane closures to the exorbitant fees for parking lots, it’s virtually a lost cause. Although many students consider taking their cars to college, at Emerson—and most other schools in Boston—it’s neither smart nor necessary. Students who live off campus and attempt to drive to school for the first time soon realize that not only does it take twice as long to navigate the streets as it does to ride the bus, but it’s also likely to spike your blood pressure about 30 points. And that’s just getting there. By the time you find a parking spot, you will have missed most of your class and will probably be so frustrated that the sidewalk looks like a reasonable spot to stash your car.

If you’re willing to drop a fistful of cash, you can park in a nearby parking garage, which might seem reasonable to those who love their whips and can’t imagine leaving them at home. But be warned: Due to the throngs of pedestrians, countless potholes, never-ending construction, and Boston’s terrible drivers, cruising in Boston is nightmarish.

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Parking at Emerson College

apierce610

'14

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management

2.7
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Parking on Campus

Parking does not exist on campus. Campus is in the middle of the city. There are numerous parking garages all around the city.

Sep 04, 2011

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Parking at Emerson College

lilcmj6006

'15

Journalism

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No Parking

It's Boston, so there is no parking. No student is allowed to have a car on campus because the city IS the campus. Everyone uses public transportation.

Aug 04, 2011

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Parking at Emerson College

RIsenhart

'14

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What's a Car?

Get a Charlie card (Boston subway pass). There's no parking here whatsoever, but a car would be a total waste of money anyway. It's way cheaper to walk or take the T. If you need to get outside the city, the commuter rail is cheap. For going home, take Amtrak or fly out of Logan. Parking and gas costs are exorbitant in the city and you'd hardly ever need a car, anyway.

Apr 10, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Off-campus students may be able to secure a resident parking permit for their neighborhood. Keep in mind that Massachusetts registration and proof of residency will be required. These permits only assure you parking near your home, and they often have year-long waitlists.

Did You Know?

The school suggests avoiding driving to Emerson. The only safe spots to park near campus are in city parking lots, which are not cheap. The closest garage to campus is the Boston Common parking garage, located beneath the Common. Rates range from $8 to $27, depending on how long you stay. Weekend and evening rates are available. Monthly passes cost up to $360. Overnight montly passes (in after 4 p.m., out by 10 a.m.) are $150 a month.
 

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
If you even want a chance at finding an open meter, you’ll have to look farther away, such as on Tremont Street a couple blocks south of Boylston Street. Don’t forget your walking shoes.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Beacon, Boylston, Charles, Arlington, and Newbury streets, all of Chinatown, anywhere near the Common

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