04-20-2009 at 04:40 PM
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parking off campus
im going to be driving to mcmaster twice a week for summer courses and was wondering if anyone knew of any good off campus places to park that aren't too far away.
i was thinking about parking at fortinos and then just walking. do you think i would i get a ticket/towed if i left my car in that lot all day? what about in westdale? are there spots where you can park for 3+ hours? anyone know?
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04-20-2009 at 05:07 PM
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I've heard Fortinos will ticket you.
You can park at the end of Emerson / Broadway (past Willowcrest) for any amount of time. Then, if you're lucky you can grab the Emerson/Whitney bus up to school - but the HSR isn't exactly reliable so don't count on that.
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04-20-2009 at 08:17 PM
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A lot of the side streets (Westdale and the Main/Emmerson area) do have parking police checking about once an hour or so from 9am-5pm daily. Some streets more than others, though.
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04-21-2009 at 08:38 AM
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Ask around the neighbourhood, maybe somebody will allow you to park in their driveway. If most people in a house are off for the summer they might be willing to "sublet" you their driveway....
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04-21-2009 at 08:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anamaria
Ask around the neighbourhood, maybe somebody will allow you to park in their driveway. If most people in a house are off for the summer they might be willing to "sublet" you their driveway....
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oooooh good idea!!
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04-21-2009 at 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidR
I've heard Fortinos will ticket you.
You can park at the end of Emerson / Broadway (past Willowcrest) for any amount of time. Then, if you're lucky you can grab the Emerson/Whitney bus up to school - but the HSR isn't exactly reliable so don't count on that.
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It's only a 10-15 minute walk from that point, too. |
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04-22-2009 at 02:40 PM
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What about parking on the side streets at night? I have night classes 4 times a week this summer, I really can't afford to pay for parking at mac. >.<
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04-22-2009 at 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jachill
What about parking on the side streets at night? I have night classes 4 times a week this summer, I really can't afford to pay for parking at mac. >.<
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this.
I also have night class 4 nights a week. Would rather drive than take the GO, but I am concerned about parking.
What are the rates for parking on campus?
And where are good spots to park at night? |
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04-22-2009 at 06:54 PM
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04-24-2009 at 10:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jachill
What about parking on the side streets at night? I have night classes 4 times a week this summer, I really can't afford to pay for parking at mac. >.<
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You can park on most of the nearby side streets after a certain hour - look for the signs - I think it's after 4:30 pm but check to make sure. ( obviously, if you find a spot, which during the school year it's not so easy... but it does happend) |
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