C parking permits sold out immediately—what are my options as a disabled off-campus commuter?
I commute to UCSC from the San Jose area, which already means roughly two hours of driving round trip. Moving closer isn’t an option.
DRC advised me to purchase a C permit as soon as sales opened, but they sold out immediately. The alternative offered was an R permit, which would add approximately 25–30 minutes of shuttle travel each way. For a two- or three-hour class, that means spending almost as much time commuting as attending class.
I’ve tried remote parking and ParkMobile before, but the additional travel left me exhausted before class and significantly affected my ability to participate. I’m registered with DRC, but so far the only accommodation offered has been remote parking.
Has anyone successfully appealed for a C permit, obtained a parking accommodation through DRC, or found another workable solution? Any advice would be appreciated.