If you own a car, you have probably already noticed how difficult it is to find a legal parking space. For the most part, there are very few unrestricted or free parking spaces in Baltimore. Most of the streets around our campus require the use of a residential parking permit (RPP), a fee to park, or are restricted to how long and during what times (and sometimes what days) you can park there. There are rush hours days, street sweeping days and even weather emergency days to worry about. Fail to notice a restriction and you can end up with a hefty ticket, a boot on your car, or worse – no car at all! There are some ways to reduce the hassle and avoid getting a ticket or getting towed: • Consider leaving your car back home. Ask yourself if you really use your car here enough to warrant all the trouble. Consider using a Zipcar for the times you actually need to go somewhere.
• Pay to park in a university garage.
• If you rent a rowhome or in some cases an apartment in an apartment building, consider getting a Residential Parking Permit (RPP). The annual cost is minimal (currently $20) and will allow you to park legally in certain zones around your house. |
