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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost 200
Common Parking Tickets
  • Permit improperly installed: 10
  • Expired meter: 20
  • Parking in non-designated areas: 25
  • Parking without a valid permit: 25
  • Parking in a fire lane: 50
Best Places to Find a Spot
  • On 19th Street in between Flint and Boston
  • The 30-minute spots at the Rec Center
  • The 45-minute to 2-hour spots across University Avenue on Broadway and along streets heading towards 4th Street.
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here The 30-minute spots at the entrance of campus.

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Remember back in middle school when having the cool carpool meant you were cool? Well pick your friends wisely, because those days are back. Parking is the No. 1 complaint students have about Texas Tech, and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Commuter lots are set up on either side of campus, and they are connected with the bus system. These lots are far enough away that walking will create perspiration on even the coldest days, but the constantly-running buses make it so that you won’t have to wait or walk.

For those who are lucky enough and have the funds to buy a spot in the recently finished Flint Parking Garage, congrats. This garage is right next to the business building and is so tempting to park in when the Lubbock winds are blowing and the nearest non-commuter parking spot is on the street at least five blocks away. The parking patrols take their job very seriously, and they will give tickets to anyone who challenges the “Parking Permit Only” signs or chooses to stay longer than 30 minutes in the designated spots. Parking tickets add up, so get one of the few commuter passes early or get a bike.

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Parking at Texas Tech University

haydenlavell

Finance '14

1.2
D

The Parking Situation

One major complaint among students are the insane amount of fines and tickets you get parking at Texas Tech. There are so many rules and regulation on where certain people can park it is hard to keep up with resulting in many fines. The majority of places need parking passes including the rec center and the library and almost every where there is some kind of time restraint on parking.

May 25, 2012

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Parking at Texas Tech University

86heckler

Business Administration and Management '14

3.1
B-

Too Far Away

This has got to be one of the most spread out campuses in the nation

May 14, 2012

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Parking at Texas Tech University

jebagby

Architecture '11

3.1
B-

Parking Is Usually Hard to Find Unless You Are Early

If you are running late, you will probably have to find a parking spot at the very end. This is a 20 minute walk to class-just from the parking lot.

Apr 27, 2012

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User rating for Texas Tech University - Parking is 3.5 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

The easiest way to sign up for a parking permit is online. You simply sign on to your eRaider account and follow the instructions. Once purchased, your parking permit can be picked up at the permit office. There are a limited number of spaces available, so as soon as you decide to go to school at Tech, you should also decide whether or not you are going to park at Tech.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

University Parking Services
Box 43161
(806) 742-PARK
parking@ttu.edu
www.parking.ttu.edu

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