The University of Lethbridge is seeing some unhappy, stressed out students, and this time it isn’t from academics. Instead, it’s from not being able to find parking.
Two lots have been closed at the U of L due to the construction of the new science and arts building and it’s leaving many without parking.
A rise in enrolment and fewer parking spots available this year is making for some tough times for students.
“It’s absolutely ridiculous that I paid good money for the best parking pass and still can’t find parking,” said second year student, Jessy Mix.
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The drop in parking stalls and rise in students is making people resort to parking blocks away from the university and in residential areas.
Some students are even finding themselves unable to drive to school anymore and without a university-subsidized bus pass, it’s leaving many without a way to get to school, which resorts to them missing classes.
Transit passes for students can be priced up to almost $300 a semester, a price in which is more expensive than a parking pass according to most students.
The university has opened up its stadium parking lot, free to students in need of parking that have already paid for a parking pass. It can be a lengthy walk, but many are saying it’s better than nothing.
A new lot has also just opened, known as lot q. The parking for that lot has a price tag of $200 and students will have to enter a lottery to win a spot in that lot.
Meetings between students and faculty are still being held about the parking situation, but progress is being made according to most students.
