fightoffyourdemons Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hey! Does anyone know the best places to park around MDCL? Or know of anyone who is looking to rent a parking spot? I know about the M lot and taking the shuttle, just wondering if there's a better alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz30 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Speaking of - when can we start applying for a parking spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDFChemist Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 You likely won't need to "apply" as such. Just drop by the parking office or do it online http://parking.mcmaster.ca/Online_Permit_Sales.html Lot M is kind of inconvenient, but it is also huge, and not likely to get full. EDIT: The Stadium parking might be more convenient - but it's also more than twice the price (ca. 100/mo), up to you to decide if that is worth it (also, I don't know what availability is like), especially considering that getting to the stadium parking lot is a bit of a PITA during commuter hours. I personally wouldn't and don't think it's worth it. Ward avenue is a slightly longer walk to lot M, and, I don't think there is a shuttle (though it does pass a Starbucks on the way to campus if you want!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorzo Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Check kijiji and the like if you want to find people near the university renting their driveways. Should be a similar cost to the M lot, if not lower, and it can be a lot closer to campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ward has a shuttle but only during hospital shift change hours so not helpful if you're leaving at noon or coming for a 1:00 pm tutorial. Most drivers suck it up and do the M lot or Ward. You can try and arrange parking with a house with a space but I haven't seen that work with kijiji etc. What HAS worked is get a month of M or Ward, then once school starts and you meet your classmates, ask around or post in the facebook group to see if theres people in the class near campus that don't have a car that you can rent a spot for $20 a month or whatever. There are people in our class who did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyourdemons Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 The main reason I want a parking pass is because I plan to make copious use of the gym... unless there is a gym that has parking which I can just bus to school from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikillreid Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 The main reason I want a parking pass is because I plan to make copious use of the gym... unless there is a gym that has parking which I can just bus to school from? WorldGym has a parking lot and is about <5 minutes away by bus, and 16 minutes away walking to the edge of campus. It's also open 24/7 from Monday morning through until Friday at 10pm. Parking can get a bit crazy, but I've never seen it full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameltingbanana Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 World gym is about a 2 minute drive from Mac, with a huge parking lot and a lower monthly charge. Edit: I promise ikillreid and myself are not being paid by World Gym to advertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyourdemons Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hahaha thanks you two! I will probably end up getting a pass there and bussing then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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