2008 Faculty and Staff Parking Guide
Purchasing Parking Products
What You'll Need to Purchase Parking Products:
- Husky Card (ID)
- driver's license
- vehicle plate/make/model/year
- UW phone/dept/Box #/bldg. name
- dept. and budget # (if a departmental purchase)
Payment types: pre-tax payroll deductions (annual products), Husky Card Account debit, Visa/Mastercard, cash or check. Tax is included. Outstanding violations must be settled with the Parking Enforcement Office before making a purchase.
Annual & Quarterly Products
A Quarterly or Annual Parking Permit (SOV (Day), Night, Swing, Reserved, Motorcycle and Carpool), U-PASS [ Fees ], UW FlexPass [ Fees ] and other parking products may be purchased by Visa/Mastercard, Husky Card Account debit, check or cash from either Commuter Services office. Quarterly permits and U-PASSes/FlexPasses may be renewed prior to their expiration date. Online renewal (payroll deduction participants only) of annual permits and U-PASSes is available each spring. Prices and refunds are prorated based on the date of purchase or cancellation.
Parking assignments are based on a priority code associated with job classifications and availability. Seattle campus parking is "first-come, first-served." Spaces are assigned as close to your work location as possible. Some areas have waiting lists. See http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/waitlists.php for details.
Guests & Events - If you are hosting a guest or organizing an event contact the Commuter Services Special Events Office as soon as you have set the date(s) for your event to discuss parking & transportation options. Call 206-616-8710 or e-mail specevnt@u.washington.edu. See the Planning Guide for Guest & Event Parking for more information.
Departmental Parking Information - Departments may purchase parking and transportation products for guests and off-campus employees. Download the online order form at http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/order.doc. Available departmental products: Departmental Commuter Tickets (DCTs), Night DCTs, VIP DCTs, Bus Tickets, Validation Coupons, Dept. Out-of-Area Permits. Call 206-221-3701 for more information or see the Parking Guide for Departments.
General Information
Who is eligible to purchase parking and transportation products? Permanent, temporary, ASEs and hourly UW Seattle campus faculty, staff and re-employed retirees (working at least 3 days/week/quarter) may purchase parking and transportation products from either Commuter Services office. Parking violations must be settled before making a purchase. Temporary and hourly employees must present their UW ID number and an employment verification letter signed by a supervisor each quarter. See http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/programs/flexpass/flexpass_form.php.
Employees with Disabilities - If you need a temporary disability parking permit for a limited time period, contact Parking Services at 206-221-3701. If you need a permanent disability parking permit, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450/ 206-543-6452 TTY before going to Commuter Services.
Parking for Harborview Medical Center Permit Holders
Harborview permit holders displaying permits with horizontal stripes (OnCall and PPUP) must stop at a campus gatehouse to purchase a daily
permit before parking. All other Harborview permit holders are not required to stop at a campus gatehouse. These permits are honored *only*
in S1, E10 and E12 weekdays from 4 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and weekends.
4545 Garage (N28) Information
If you are assigned to park in N28, click here for additional information about this parking garage.
Academic Student Employees (ASE) Access to UW Parking Services
Parking In West Campus Garage Without Employee U-PASS
Any ASE who has a valid student ID card and a Husky Card account with sufficient funds can now park in the West Campus Garage at current West Campus Garage rates for PPUP members without an employee U-PASS. Student card(s) must be swiped upon entry. The Husky Card Account will be debited twice monthly at regular payroll intervals. Husky Card Account Information: http://hfs.washington.edu/husky_card/
Parking In West Campus Garage With Employee U-PASS
Any ASE who has a valid student ID card, a Husky Card account with sufficient funds and no student U-PASS may purchase an employee U-PASS and sign up for parking in the West Campus Garage.* Two (2) person carpool parking is an option in the garage with another person signed up in the PPUP program who has a valid employee U-PASS. The SOV garage rates will apply when not using the carpool option. Student card(s) must be swiped upon entry. The Husky Card account will be debited twice monthly at regular payroll intervals.Parking As Of September 1, 2006, With Employee U-PASS
As of September 1, 2006, any ASE who has a valid student ID card, a Husky Card Account with sufficient funds and no student U-PASS may purchase an employee U-PASS and sign up for parking at all of the same locations as other employees.* Carpool parking privileges, rules, and rates apply on the Seattle campus. Student card(s) must be swiped upon entry. The Husky Card Account will be debited twice monthly at regular payroll intervals. ASEs will have all privileges, rules, and rates at all lots on the Seattle campus as available for employee use.Other Parking Products Available For ASEs
- Quarterly Permits
- ICTs (Individual Commuter Tickets)
* EXCHANGING STUDENT FOR EMPLOYEE U-PASS: No one may have both a student and an employee U-PASS at the same time. So, in order to exercise employee parking rights, ASEs must exchange their student U-PASS for an employee U-PASS. ASEs returning their unused student U-PASS on its paper carrier to Student Fiscal Services by the tuition deadline (third Friday of the quarter) are eligible to purchase an employee U-PASS instead of the student U-PASS. ASEs wishing to purchase an employee U-PASS, who have not returned the student U-PASS by the tuition deadline, may still return their student U-PASS sticker but will not receive a refund.
** To make it easier to identify yourself as an ASE, bring your UW Employee Identification Number (starting with an "8") when you go to Commuter Services to purchase any of these parking-related products.
Changes/Replacements
Making Changes - Changes to commuting options can be made at anytime. Changes to parking area requests are based on space-availability and waiting list criteria. Call or email Commuter Services at 206-221-3701 or prkissue@u.washington.edu to update your vehicle information so that you can be contacted if necessary.
Forgot your parking permit? If you have forgotten your parking permit, present your Husky Card (UW ID) to a gatehouse Traffic Guide and ask for an Alternate Vehicle Permit and display it face up on your dashboard.
Lost Cards or Permits - Turn in found ID cards or permits to the
Husky Card(UW ID)/Sticker Replacement Info - See www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/idcard. As of October 2006, UW Id card validation stickers for the front of the faculty/staff Husky Card are not required. See http://hfs.washington.edu/husky_card/default.aspx?id=953 for more information on the University's ID card changes.
Permit or U-PASS Replacement - Replace your permit or U-PASS at either Commuter Services office. Bring your Husky Card with you. A fee is charged for first and second replacements.
Leaving the UW? Return your permit or U-PASS to Commuter Services for a prorated refund or you will continue to pay for it until it expires whether or not you use it. Also, cancel payroll deductions by signing a stop deduction receipt at Commuter Services.
Product Options
U-PASS/FlexPass - U-PASS is your public transit pass. Valid for METRO, Sound Transit, Sounder Train and Community Transit trips and area merchant discounts. A U-PASS is also required for UW carpool parking. A UW FlexPass is available to hourly and part-time Seattle campus employees.
>> See also: Fee schedule.
Carpool Permit - Min. Req.: 2 faculty/staff, each with a U-PASS, who will carpool 3 or more days/week. Carpool partners must purchase a Carpool Permit together at Commuter Services.
>> See also: Fee schedule.
Motorcycle, Scooter, Moped Permit - Park in designated motorcycle areas only. U-PASS included upon request.
>> See also: Fee schedule.
Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) Parking Permit - valid 24/7. Also available: Night Permit - valid 4 p.m.-8 a.m. and Sat. 7 a.m.-noon. Swing Permit - valid 2:30 p.m. -8 a.m. & Sat. 7 a.m-noon in lots C12, E12, W2 or E2. U-PASS included upon request with a Day Permit.
Reserved Parking Permit - For parking in reserved parking areas/spaces. A U-PASS is included upon request.
Retiree Options - Part-time re-employed retires are eligible for ICTs and discounted SOV parking permits. Retirees re-employed more than part-time must purchase products at the regular rates. A complementary U-PASS is included with and SOV parking permit, upon request.
Individual Commuter Tickets (ICTs) - For parking 2 times per week or less. Discount rate for U-PASS holders. Valid for one day each. For 2 days, display 2 ICTs. Valid in assigned lots, load/unload zones for posted times and in unrestricted spaces after 4 p.m. Your assigned lot is printed on each ICT. You write the day/date on the permit as you use each one.
>> See also: Fee schedule.
Pay-Per-Use Parking (PPUP) - The Pay-Per-Use-Parking enrollment program is for the West Campus Garage only. Pay only for the days you park. Reduced fee for U-PASS holders. Rates increase after 4 days/pay period for
U-PASS PPUP members or 8 days/pay period for non-U-PASS members.
>> See also: Fee schedule.
Instructions for Day Permits, Carpool Permits and Individual Commuter Tickets (ICTs)
- Use your assigned lot.
- After 4 p.m. - Use any unrestricted space.
- IMA - Use E8, except E10-E13, C12-C15, C21 and N24 permits.
- Use E5 when attending basketball games.
- UW Club - Use (C19). Vehicles parking in C19 must display a valid daily or out-of-area University Club permit issued by a campus gatehouse. Permit holders assigned to nearby lots N16, N18, N20, N21 and N24 may not park in C19. Permit holders with U-designators may continue to park in C19 without a gatehouse-issued out-of-area permit.
- Use load/unload zones for the posted time only, except H & H permits
- Use Departmental Out-of-Area Permit to conduct University business.
(See http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/fee_descriptions/business.php).
- Your permit is valid during special events but you may need to park in a different lot during an event.
- Display/hang your permit correctly - It must be readable from outside the vehicle. Forgot your permit? Stop at a gatehouse and show a Traffic Guide your Husky Card (ID #) and ask for an Alternate Vehicle Permit.
Use is restricted.
- Use assigned overflow lots only when your lot is full. Request an Out-of-Area Permit from a gatehouse only when the overflow lots are full.
Other Topics
- Load Zone Use - With a valid permit from a gatehouse. Commuter Services Load Zones are available on campus for up to a specified time which is posted at each location.
- Sharing your ride - By all means, share your ride with students, friends and family when you bicycle, walk or take the bus.
Gatehouse and Self-Serve Parking Options
Gatehouse Issued Permits - All campus parking requires a parking permit or fee payment. Display the permit face up on the dashboard so that it is readable from outside the vehicle. After 4 p.m. the fee is reduced. Payments may be made by cash or Visa/Mastercard. Fee refunds are prorated on exit depending on the length of the visit and your method of payment, i.e. refunds are given on cash payments only. When gatehouses are closed (9 p.m.-6 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon Sat.-6 a.m. Mon.) parking is complimentary in unrestricted lots. Check the signs carefully before parking. Permits are valid through 7:30 a.m. the next day.
Gatehouse Issued U-PASS Carpool Permits - Carpools of 2-faculty/staff or 3-students before 4 p.m., and 2-faculty/staff/students after 4 p.m. may stop at any gatehouse to purchase a U-PASS Carpool Permit. Each carpool member (minimum required) must present their Husky Card with a valid U-PASS to a Traffic Guide on entry. The fee is deducted from each member's Husky Card Account, i.e., each carpool member must have funds in their Husky Card Account. The payment method for a gatehouse issued U-PASS Carpool Permit is by Husky Card Account only (hfs.washington.edu/husky_card).
Daily Double Permit (This permit is non-refundable.) - Visitors and guests who need parking for two consecutive days may purchase a Daily Double Permit from a gatehouse. The Daily Double is typically used by conference attendees or dormitory guests.
Retirees - Retirees and spouses may present a UW Retiree ID Card at any gatehouse for complimentary parking. Parking is permitted in disability spaces when requested, unrestricted spaces and in the Central Plaza Garage during Husky football games. Use S-1 for UWMC parking. Not valid for the Surgery Pavilion or Triangle garages.
Self-Serve and Pay & Display Parking Lots - Available to students, faculty, staff and visitors (exact change only) from machines in the following Montlake lots: E1, E3 (quarters only) and E4. E1 parking also accepts Husky Card Account debit payments (the fee is less than paying in cash). Parking meters are available at Graves Hall by the IMA.
After 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and Sat. 7 a.m. - noon Self-Serve Pay & Display Lots - Parking is also available for faculty, staff and visitors in lots: W2, W4, W6, W12 and W14 (exact change only). Lots W6, W12 and W14 also allow 2 hour parking before 4 p.m. at $3/hr. for a maximum of 2 hours. Instructions and parking permit dispensers are in each lot. Valid for day of purchase only.
RVs, Motorhomes & Oversized Vehicles - Some garages have height restrictions. Stop at a gatehouse for details. No overnight parking is permitted. See http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/rvlist.php for area RV parks.
Flexible, Economical Options
Walk or bicycle to campus. The University District is walking and bicycling-friendly with cafes, shopping, a network of bicycle trails and good public transportation.
Live farther away? Almost 50 bus routes connect campus to neighborhoods and Park-&-Rides. Buses have bike racks for mixed bike/bus commutes. For more information, visit http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/programs/upass/.
Need to drive? Share your ride. Sharing your ride helps relieve street and parking congestion. Discounted parking is available for UW U-PASS carpools and vanpools. Visit http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/programs/upass/ for other programs including Flexcar, Emergency Ride Home, shuttles and more.
New to the U? During orientation, ask about parking & commuting options. Bring your new Husky Card (ID Card) to Commuter Services to purchase a U-PASS and/or a Parking Permit. Part-time/Temp employees options may vary; ask your department or contact Parking Services for details.
Become a UW Commuter Guru - UW Commuter Gurus are kept up-to-date about commuter options. Become a Guru. See http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/programs/guru/index.php.
Additional Information
UW Tacoma/UW Bothell Campuses
www.tacoma.washington.edu/campus_map or www.bothell.washington.edu/community/transportation/map.html
UW Parking Rules and Regulations:
Washington Administrative Code - 478-116 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=478-116
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