Getting Around
Princeton is a small, small place. Bad when it comes to keeping yourself entertained, but very, very good when it comes to dragging yourself to class on cold February mornings. Most places on campus are no more than a 10-minute walk. But if you prefer methods of transportation besides your own two feet, read on.
Bikes
The Princeton campus is ideal for bikes. Unfortunately, bikes do get stolen, so never leave yours unlocked. You should register your bike with Public Safety if you hope to recover it, should it be stolen.
Some dorms have special bike storage areas, but most likely you'll have to leave your bike outside. Lock your bike to the bike racks, not handrails. An alternative is to request ceiling-mounted bike hooks for your room from the Facilities Customer Service Center (8-8000). Requests are gathered during the first few weeks of classes, and installations begin in mid-October. Even if you don't have hooks, it's a good idea to put your bike in your (locked) room when you go home for breaks.
Cars & Parking
Due to space constraints, freshmen and sophomores are not permitted to bring or keep cars on campus. Juniors and seniors with cars can apply for parking permits for Lot 23, located a five-minute walk from the middle of campus. Overnight street parking is not permitted in Princeton Borough, and other parking is extremely limited.
Students with special needs, supported by medical documentation, may submit parking waiver requests to Maria Flores-Mills in the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students.
For all the rest, the train station next to Forbes, the Dinky, gets you to all major local cities, and regional buses can get you to and from local malls. Even those who have cars rarely use them, except for the occasional shopping run.
