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A main issue is freshmen not being able to park on campus. This obviously limits the ability to get off campus, and freshmen are forced to take public transportation or other means to get off campus. Another qualm is the location of the lots; none of them are close to Residential Quad dorms, and you will be walking no matter where you park. Parking services are also more than willing to give out tickets if you are parked illegally. Many students feel this is unfair, since space is limited and students are then penalized repeatedly. This is in addition to not-so-cheap prices for permits; they cost a pretty penny, which must be shelled out each year if you want a spot.

Parking could stand to be improved at UR, and it is a problem recognized by the administration, but the archaic system remains the same. There is simply too little space for too many students, and the parking office ends up overselling the lots as a result. It feels often that their main focus is to hand out as many tickets as possible. The average upperclassman at UR may need more than one hand to count how many tickets they’ve been slapped with during the academic year. There is an appeals process, but it is somewhat arduous, and students end up paying up rather than dealing with the hassle. Trying to deal with the staff at parking can also be exasperating, and it’s better avoided.

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annalisebaird

'13

English

3.1

B-

Parking Is the Pits (Apparently)

I personally don't have a car on campus, but I've heard so many people complain about campus parking that I can only imagine how annoying it would be to have one. I'm honestly glad I don't! People can always find spots, they just have to walk a little farther to get to campus. And the Parking Office tickets people left and right, but they're actually really easy to fight and get wiped from your records. Plus, you get to keep all or most of your money.

Sep 08, 2011

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nicoleeleni

'13

Neuroscience

2.3

C

Not Sure Yet

Parking spots are extremely expensive. I hear the parking situation is really bad, and I guess I'll find out this year...

Jul 27, 2011

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dnachbar

'13

Mathematics

1.2

D

Blech

Parking sucks. The parking employees are just out to get you all the time. Don't bring a car.

Apr 07, 2011

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