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Students find it difficult to park on campus. Freshmen aren’t allowed parking permits for campus lots, and street space around Troy is scarce. Those who live off campus and commute say that you need to allow a lot of extra time for finding parking. The few student-accessible lots are small, with the exception of the Field House lots—and from these, you have to take a bus to main campus.

If you’re a freshman, don’t bring a car. The University technically doesn’t allow you to, anyway, and it’s just not worth the hassle. Upperclassmen can get campus parking permits, but keep in mind that RPI oversells these, so there are no guaranteed spots. If you live off campus as an upperclassman, try to find a place within walking distance—commuter parking is absolutely horrid. And if you do bring a car, be forewarned: Troy has hills like Rome and stoplights on every corner; it can cut your car’s gas mileage in half.

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parade1990

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '13

3.5

B

Not Too Shabby Parking

There are a decent amount of lots on campus to park that are close to the academic buildings and public parking on streets is pretty good too but of course you do have to pay. On weekends its free as well. The only down side is if you don't have permits for school lots, you will get ticketed a decent amount of times they check.

Apr 06, 2012

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Fakethatrolex

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '14

1.9

C-

High Cost.

At RPI, freshman aren't technically even allowed to drive, though this generally isn't a problem as dorms are, at the furthest, a ten minute walk. Permit costs are ridiculous, and the fines are even worse. Though the need for a car is minimal, due to a good shuttle system as well as local buses.

Apr 03, 2012

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lacopf

Computer Science '15

3.1

B-

Freshmen Parking

Freshmen aren't allowed to have cars on campus unless they have a medical condition or other special circumstance. Upperclassmen are allowed to have cars, but parking seems to be scarce.

Jan 10, 2012

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