Parking Questions

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>My freshman son is bringing his car. He'd like a space in a garage, if at all possible. If I am understanding the UT parking page correctly, there is about an 18 month wait for a garage space once a student is on the waiting list. It appears that the "best" permit he can get at this point is a CN, which is surface during the day and garage at night. I remember reading something about a lottery, but I am confused about how that works. </p>

<p>Would it be a good idea to go ahead and buy the CN permit and then try to get on the garage permit waiting list? </p>

<p>He is going to try to get a garage space at Dobie or Castillian. Should he do this asap, or wait until August (when perhaps they know how much garage space they have available)?</p>

<p>Any other parking advice (other than to tell him not to bring his car : ) ?</p>

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<p>Don’t get a CN. The C lots aren’t very well located at all–I think several of them are on the other side of I-35 from most of campus.</p>

<p>There is a lottery for a garage permit, and I’d try that first. After that try Dobie or Castillian–they’re never full.</p>

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<p>thanks! 10 char</p>

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<p>Anyone can park at Dobie or Castillian or what? Please explain.</p>

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<p>Yes, for a price. Students can lease a reserved parking spot at Dobie for the year. It is not cheap. Unreserved spots are also available. I haven’t looked into the Castillian’s policy yet, but I assume it is comparable.</p>

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<p>You may want to watch Craigslist. Most of the West Campus apts/condos have reserved parking assigned to each resident. Those without cars often “sublet” their parking spaces.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the tip. We’ll start checking.</p>

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<p>Every thing has a hefty price tag attached.</p>