Tufts University - Parking

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While driving in downtown Boston can be a bit disheartening, having a car on campus can be beneficial to students because it reduces travel time and adds a lot of convenience to grocery shopping. Parking can be difficult, however, and with three separate police departments all ready to ticket, the costs can add up quickly if you leave your car somewhere you shouldn’t. If you think you’ll need to travel outside of the Boston area, a car can be indispensable. However, for getting in and out of the city, public transit is generally quicker and tends to be less nerve-racking.

It’s almost impossible to find parking close to the dorms, especially around noon when the campus is full of people, but there are plenty of empty spots in the Cousen’s lot. It’s a short walk from the rest of campus, but you won’t really need your car to get to class anyway. Students generally agree that a parking decal is worth it, despite the hefty fee—being able to leave your car in the lots or garages without worrying about constant $50 tickets is a huge plus. Eventually, these do show up on your bursar’s bill, and your mom and dad won’t be too happy.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The campus is small enough that... The campus is small enough that most people just walk, and I know of no one who drives to classes. Cars are helpful to move around outside of Boston, but the T (the subway system here) is the way to go. Take it from me, a New Jersey driver, that you do not want to drive in Boston. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

It is much easier to park as an... It is much easier to park as an upperclassman. I think you can get a $220 pass per semester. Honestly, the campus is not that big, and it’s in an urban area, so having a car is not really necessary. There is also a shuttle and train access, which makes getting around much easier. I did not have a car until senior year, and I did fine. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking is not easy, though, it’s... Parking is not easy, though, it’s gotten a lot better since they built the parking garage. Use the car for off-campus travels—you can walk to everything on campus. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

You can’t have a car on campus as... You can’t have a car on campus as a freshman, at least not legally. You can park it off campus, but then you’ll probably get a ticket, or have trouble finding a place. It’s a crowded area. You can have a car after freshman year, but parking is a little bit of a problem. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

It’s easy to park, but freshmen... It’s easy to park, but freshmen can’t have cars. You need a very cheap parking permit, but then it’s not a problem. 12345 Parking Report

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