I know I'm showing my age, but I remember when we used to ride our bikes to school ... in elementary school, in middle school, in high school, and yes (gasp!) in university! Parking lots were either for teachers or, at the Universities of Waterloo and Guelph, they were placed on the perimeter of the campus with wide walking and bike paths between the various classroom buildings.
Now I'm feeling bad that my poor son won't have a car when (if) he passes his driving test tomorrow morning - his high school's student parking lot is almost bigger than my entire high school was! And at ETSU where I'm taking my classes, there are acres of parking and it's still THE #1 issue ... how hard it is to get a spot, how far it is to get around campus, how "unfair" it all is!
Guess what? I park at the far reaches of the campus (there are always spots) and walk about 5 minutes to my classes. If I have to go to the other side of the campus to the library, it's another 5-10 minute walk. Inconvenient in the rain or snow, but I take an umbrella and wear shoes (not sandals) and a coat!
I don't waste any time looking for parking, I get exercise, no money is spent or trees killed to build more lots and multi-level garages, AND I'M AN OLD MAN NOT A YOUNG KID! As my Uncle Homer says, "It's not rocket surgery!"
So sorry, son, you won't be driving to school until you buy your own car.
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