"Traffic begins to pile up at 7 a.m. at San Jose State University as student commuters race to secure a campus parking spot. Drivers, who have paid up to $440 for a permit, circle around and around multiple-story structures throughout the day. At SJSU, the shortage of parking is a year-round problem and a common complaint among students. The issue has intensified due to an 8% increase in enrollment, making fall 2025 the highest single-term enrollment in SJSU history."
"Although it is unclear how many permits the university has issued, with 44,000 people on campus and only 7,500 parking spots, commuters feel the impact. "Parking has always been bad but this," said Oscar Caldera, pointing to the North Garage on San Fernando and 10th streets, "this year it's been worse." The graduate student said he is grateful to not have to deal with the parking situation at SJSU every day."
Traffic at San Jose State University begins to build by 7 a.m. as student commuters compete for limited parking. Many drivers have paid up to $440 for permits yet circle campus multiple times seeking spaces throughout the day. The parking shortage is a persistent, year-round problem and has worsened with an 8% enrollment increase, producing the highest single-term enrollment in fall 2025. Approximately 44,000 people are on campus while only about 7,500 parking spots exist, causing commuters to seek street parking, arrive hours early, and document struggles on social media.
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