uberhawk said:Huh?
The Texas A&M system is state-funded, they are part of the Permanent University Fund. In addition they get million$ in federal research money in the form of grants. One of which was used to buy a cluster from us. They are FAR from a private institution.
IIRC UT Austin is the same. Motorcycle parking on campus lots is only in designated spots and you must have a permit.
When I was at UT you had to have a permit, but the motorcycle spots were close to buildings, and almost never full. It was a great way to get around campus! I think it was around $80 per year (I didn't ride back then, but my room mate did). Sounds like at A&M there is NO WHERE to park. .
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My permit is $80/year and the lot I usually park in is right next to a $500/year car space. I've never seen the 3 lots within a block of where I work full. The problem that I see is you have to have a permit to park a bike on campus. You can visit all you want in a car but MCs aren't allowed to park in 30 minute visitor parking or even in the "pay daily to park" garages. If you are visiting campus on a MC, you have to park off campus. Good luck finding a spot.
I have been riding a motorcycle to A&M for nearly 8 years total (4 as a student and 4 as an employee). Most of the buildings have MC parking close. I did a quick count of MC lots and came up with 55 on the main campus. Convenient, cheap, and close. I'll keep riding. People like Mark that don't own a car are out of luck. It shouldn't be like that.
When I was at UT you had to have a permit, but the motorcycle spots were close to buildings, and almost never full. It was a great way to get around campus! I think it was around $80 per year (I didn't ride back then, but my room mate did). Sounds like at A&M there is NO WHERE to park. .
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My permit is $80/year and the lot I usually park in is right next to a $500/year car space. I've never seen the 3 lots within a block of where I work full. The problem that I see is you have to have a permit to park a bike on campus. You can visit all you want in a car but MCs aren't allowed to park in 30 minute visitor parking or even in the "pay daily to park" garages. If you are visiting campus on a MC, you have to park off campus. Good luck finding a spot.
I have been riding a motorcycle to A&M for nearly 8 years total (4 as a student and 4 as an employee). Most of the buildings have MC parking close. I did a quick count of MC lots and came up with 55 on the main campus. Convenient, cheap, and close. I'll keep riding. People like Mark that don't own a car are out of luck. It shouldn't be like that.
I don't mind that much. Kind of fun to see something so old revisit. I know I am not joined in this entirely.Wow. Sorry about resurrecting an archaic thread - I have a bad habit of finding the most random stuff... I'll try to remember that whole linear time thing in the future, if I happen to be headed that direction...
My permit is $80/year and the lot I usually park in is right next to a $500/year car space. I've never seen the 3 lots within a block of where I work full. The problem that I see is you have to have a permit to park a bike on campus. You can visit all you want in a car but MCs aren't allowed to park in 30 minute visitor parking or even in the "pay daily to park" garages. If you are visiting campus on a MC, you have to park off campus. Good luck finding a spot.
I have been riding a motorcycle to A&M for nearly 8 years total (4 as a student and 4 as an employee). Most of the buildings have MC parking close. I did a quick count of MC lots and came up with 55 on the main campus. Convenient, cheap, and close. I'll keep riding. People like Mark that don't own a car are out of luck. It shouldn't be like that.
Motorcycles and Motorized Scooters
Motorcycle and motorized scooters permits will be valid for one year from August 16th through August 15th of the following year. Individuals that have a current University of Alabama vehicle permit will not be charged to register their motorcycle or motorized scooter. All motorcycles and motorized scooters are required to park in the designated areas corresponding to the individual's University permit. Motorcycle and motorized scooter spaces will be designated by signage and or ground markings. Motorcycles and motorized scooters are not to park in vehicle spaces or pedestrian areas. Violators are subject to fines and impoundment.