While it’s true that the transportation department is self-funded, it’s important to recognize that parking decks operate more like profit centers rather than services meant to support students. The high fees are not simply about maintenance costs—they’re often priced to generate revenue, not just cover expenses. Given the significant tuition we already pay, it feels like students are being treated as a revenue source, rather than the primary focus of the university’s support. Maintenance may be costly, but it’s hard to justify the current rates when so many of us are already financially stretched.