📖 Reading Passage
Campus Parking Policy Update: Starting next semester, all students parking on campus must purchase a semester parking permit for $150. Daily parking passes will no longer be available. The university states this change will reduce traffic congestion and ensure more available parking spots for students who need them daily. Permits can be purchased online through the student portal.
🎧 Listening Conversation
W: Did you see the email about the new parking policy? No more daily passes? That's terrible!
M: I know, right? I mean, I only drive to campus twice a week for my part-time job. Paying $150 for a whole semester is way too much for me. I'd rather just buy daily passes when I need them.
W: Exactly! And the university says it'll reduce congestion, but I doubt it. Most students who drive daily will still drive, and now they'll have permits, so the lots will be just as full. Plus, students like us who only drive occasionally might still drive just to justify the permit cost, making it worse.
M: Yeah, and the $150 fee is a big burden for students on a budget. Many of us can't afford that upfront. The daily passes were more flexible and affordable. This policy only benefits the university's wallet, not the students.