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Many students have genuine complaints about the parking at MTSU, and many are simply lazy. However, the parking situation does seem to cause more headaches than it should. Increased construction has made it harder to get around, and many students hunt for spots in certain lots, circling around the same two rows waiting for a car to leave. If students would get to class on time and just accept the fact that they will have to walk a bit, the morning commute would go much more smoothly. The campus shuttle, Raider Xpress, is convenient on hot or rainy days, but it can take longer than walking.

The University has done a good job of maintaining a natural environment, and there are groves of beautiful trees and flowers that add greatly to the experience of the campus. However, it is also one of the reasons for the cramped parking. There is talk that the University expects to eventually have “the most effective university parking and transportation system in the country.” Surely it will be better, but unless they plan to build some sort of monorail—which they are not—the expectation of “the most effective” may be a bit much. In the meantime, expect the cost of parking tickets to increase every year, as well as the frustration with ongoing construction. But the improvements should be worth it to future students.

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ksl2j

'13

History

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Horrible

So much construction of new buildings that there is not enough parking for even half of the students.

Nov 30, 2011

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jmh8s

'14

Entrepreneurship

4.2

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Parking Varies

Parking can be good, yet it could be horrible. Usually it depends on the time you arrive on campus. Early morning students usually get the best parking spaces, otherwise the mid-morning students will have to rely on luck and stalk students who are walking towards their cars. It is always best to arrive 20-30 minutes before classes start to make sure you grab a parking space.

Nov 20, 2011

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lala9206

'15

Psychology

1.9

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Parking at Mtsu

Not a lot of places to park so you would want to leave early. There really isn't a need for a car on campus because there are shuttle buses to get you where you need to go. If you stay at one of the apartments close by a bus will take you to and from the college.

Nov 14, 2011

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