Temple University - Parking

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Timing is everything when it comes to finding an ideal location on campus. Temple does offer parking facilities to the students for a small fee every semester. Students find their best bet might be to depend on other means of transportation, unless they can shell out the parking lot fee. There are many students who live on campus that also own cars, so that’s twice the struggle to find a space. Those that are willing to shell out for the parking lot find it to be a wise choice; however, many students find that the spaces are tiny, making it hard to come in and out of. There haven’t been too many reports of cars scratching other cars, but if you do become part of this case, there is nothing that can rectify the situation. To be on the safe side, give a space between you and the parallel car, even it means parking towards the back of the lot.

Some students who have bought lot spaces find that in order to get their desired lot, they had to make the purchase early. Often students find that if they wait too long, they end up in a lot that is far away from their dorms or classes. There are many students who do not purchase spaces, but instead use meters; however, this means there are many students hunting down only a few meters. The only way to ensure parking is by buying a spot in the lot.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I didn’t have a car, so I don’t... I didn’t have a car, so I don’t really know, but I had some friends who drove, and they used to complain because unless you got to campus early, like 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. early, you were out of luck when it came to a decent spot. So if you don’t have class until 11 a.m., then you decide if you want a good spot and kill three hours somehow, instead of sleeping or doing something else. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

I parked in a space that wasn’t... I parked in a space that wasn’t marked handicapped and I got a ticket the next morning. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

It depends on which dorm you live... It depends on which dorm you live at. Around my dorm (1300), there are spaces in the back of the building. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

When you do the math, paying for... When you do the math, paying for parking isn’t that bad. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

I would pay the money for... I would pay the money for parking—I don’t care. I don’t trust any of the streets around school. At least if I parked in a lot, a thief would have the decision of choosing a car better than mine. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Side streets near dorms and behind Gladfelter and Anderson.

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