Department of Transportation Services - University of Maryland

The Department of Transportation Services 2009 parking information outlines permit policies and procedures. In the past, this information was sent via mail with your parking permit. However, this year to increase our sustainablilty efforts, the department has decided to make this information available online. Click below to read publication or download a pdf version.

Information Notice	Lot Letter	Disability
GI Permit	Permit Decal	UMUC Insert

DOTS Rules & Regulations – As a permit holder, it is your responsibility to read and become acquainted with the rules and regulations associated with parking on campus. The rules and regulations are available online at www.transportation.umd.edu. Click on the About Us tab.
Online Ticket Appeal/Payment – In the unlikely event you are issued a citation, we strongly encourage you to appeal or pay the citation online at www.transportation.umd.edu. It is fast, efficient and safe!
Campus Parking – Visit our Web site to view the campus parking map and for parking areas that become unrestricted after 4 p.m. Click here for campus map.
New Multispace Pay Stations – The department is proud to introduce a new pay-by-space system that will provide you with more payment options and the ability to add time to your existing parking using any meter or your cell phone. Signs will designate where the pay-by-space system is in effect.
Green Commuting Options – Instead of driving to campus, consider some of the options such as SmarTrip, Metrochek and Zipcar. Check out the revamped carpool program with an improved matching database, and the Green Permit program.
Bike Lockers – Lockers are available for rental to store bicy cles, scooters and mopeds rental on a semesterly or yearly basis.
Shuttle-UM Bus Routes & Services – You will find detailed information and schedules for our fixed commuter and evening service routes, service updates, changes, and the service calendar on our Web site. NITE Ride services are also available through Shuttle-UM. Use ShuttleTrac to find your bus.
Shuttle-UM Paratransit – This service is available for students, faculty, staff and visitors with special mobility needs for on-campus transports.
Motorcycle Decals – Motorcyle decals are free of charge to cyclists who register for a motorcycle decal ONLY.

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Golden Identification (GI) Parking Permit

When you display this permit, you may park in areas 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 11 daily and on the weekends. Please note that some lots are restricted during special events and may require you to move your vehicle to another lot.

You may park in any unrestricted area after 4:00 p.m. daily and on the week ends. Unrestricted areas are indicated by lot signs stating “You are welcome to park here after 4:00 p.m. without a permit.” All parking meters, including meters located in your assigned parking lots, must be paid according to posted signs.

If you have any questions concerning unrestricted areas, meter parking, etc..., please refer to the DOTS campus parking map and see the parking regulations on our Web site or call DOTS at (301) 314 PARK between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The University is not responsible for any damages incurred to your vehicle or contents when on this campus.

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Dear Lot 4, 6, 9, or 11, Commuter and Resident Permit Holder:

As a holder of a lot 4, 6, 9, or 11 permit, regrettably, you will experience some parking adjustments prior to and during the men’s home basketball games. We understand that these adjustments are somewhat inconvenient; however, at times we are tasked with accommodating larger than normal crowds on campus. The following information is a guide to parking on campus during the men’s home basketball games. The first game of the Men's Basketball Season is on Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:00 p.m. against Indiana, PA. PLEASE NOTE: ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY 5:00 PM ON THIS DAY.

You must move your vehicle from your designated lot to Lot 1 beginning as early as six hours, but no later than three hours prior to the start of every home men’s basketball game both during the week and for weekend games (Saturday and/or Sunday). You may begin moving your car six hours prior to game time and no later than three hours prior to game time. You must remove your car from Lot 1 by 7 a.m. the following morning of each game. You may check for the updated schedule on the following Web sites: www.umterps.com

Vehicles remaining in the above lots three hours prior to the game will be ticketed ($75 fine) and relocated ($95 relocation fee) at the owner’s expense. Vehicles remaining in Lot 1 after 7 a.m. the following morning will be ticketed ($75 fine). The towing fee will be applied directly to your student account. Please call 301-314-PARK with any questions you may have regarding these instructions.

If you have an academic commitment that affects your ability to move your vehicle on a specific game day as outlined above, it is imperative that you provide documentation to our office so that we may offer you options for that game day. We will only make exceptions if your academic commitment does not allow you to move your car within the time window noted above. We will only make exceptions if you provide the documentation prior to the day of the game. Exceptions will not be made if you provide the documentation the day of the game or any time thereafter.

Transportation options are available to you during the weekdays as follows:
On the weekends, you may call NITE Ride (x4NITE) for assistance. Detailed schedules can be found at www.transportation.umd.edu.

• Take Campus Connector North or South (depending on your housing location) to your assigned lot and move your car to Lot 1 -- again at least three hours prior to the start of every game.

• You may ride Campus Connector North or South (prior to 5:30 p.m.), or Gold or Orange routes (after 5:30 p.m.) to return to your residence hall.

• If you choose to move your car back to your designated lot that same evening, you may take the Gold or Orange routes to Lot 1. If you choose to move your vehicle back between 3 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., you may call NITE Ride at 301-314-NITE (6483).

Thank you for taking the time to review these guidelines, and for your cooperation in assisting us to fulfill both the academic and athletic missions of our University. We wish you well in this new semester. Please join me in wishing success to the Maryland Terps!

Sincerely,
J. David Allen Director

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Permit Decal Placement

The decal must be attached to the rear bumper on the driver’s side, on the rear fender, or to a metal plate bolted onto the rear license plate of your motorcycle or canvas-top vehicle/convertible. Failure to affix the decal in the proper manner may result in a 7m violation for improper dis play of permit/decal.

The decal is for the exclusive use of the registrant and may not be sold, shared, exchanged, loaned, given away, or purchased from any person or agency other than the University of Maryland, Department of Transportation Services (DOTS).

If you decide to bring a locking, non-canvas type vehicle to campus, you must return your decal to DOTS in order to obtain a hanging permit. Remember you may only park one vehicle on campus at one time. Motorcycles may ONLY be parked in established motorcycle pads or at paid meters.

MOTORCYCLE PARKING INFORMATION
Motorcycle pads and meter parking areas are des ignated on the DOTS campus parking map for your convenience. Motorcycles are prohibited from park ing in gated areas. Persons who use a motorcycle as their only vehicle may register for a FREE motor cycle decal. You may not register for a hanging per mit with a lot assignment, but may purchase a bun dle pack of 10 permits for the cost of $25 for park ing in lots 6 or 4 on those days when you need to drive a vehicle other than your motorcycle.

CANVAS-TOP VEHICLE/CONVERTIBLES PARKING INFORMATION
Canvas-top vehicles/convertibles must park in the assigned area as noted on your parking decal. All parking meters, including meters located in your assigned parking lots, must be paid according to posted hours. Please call DOTS at (301) 314-PARK between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday with questions. Visit our Web site to view the DOTS campus parking map, regulations, and transit services. The University is not responsible for any damages incurred to your vehicle or contents when on this campus.

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Parking for Customers with Disabilities

Display your current valid University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) parking permit in conjunction with your State-issued license plates, placard, and/or hanging permit when parked on campus at disabled spaces and/or unpaid single-head meter spaces. If you use the DMV hanging permit, display this permit from your vehicle’s rearview mirror. Please display DOTS parking permit on the driver’s side of your vehicle’s dashboard with lot assignment and control number facing the window.

Please read the following guidelines:

WHO...Only persons authorized to display valid State issued disabled license plates, placards, and/or hanging permits on their vehicle(s) identifying driver or passenger as disabled.
WHAT...A current valid, DOTS permit must be purchased by students, faculty, staff and visitors. See Item 6 for more information.
WHY...Once a parking permit has been purchased, the disabled permits/license plates override the lot assignment with regard to parking convenience.

WHERE...Disabled permits/license plates are valid in disabled spaces, at any unpaid single-head meter space, or in any non-gated surface lot space (Items 2 and 6 apply). Disabled permits/license plates are not valid in fire lanes, courier spaces, service spaces, Zipcar spaces, state vehicle spaces, or metered spaces controlled by multi-space paystations. Disabled permits/license plates do not authorize free parking in cashier-attended areas.
WHEN...The individual with the disability must be in the vehicle at the time that the vehicle is parked. If the driver drops off a disabled individual, he/she is not permitted to then park in a disabled space.
METER PARKING FOR VISITORS...Maryland law allows for free parking at single-space meters for up to a maxi mum of 4 hours or two meter time durations for vehicles displaying current valid State-issued license plates, placards, and/or hanging permit. If it is an eight-hour single-space meter, the individual may only park at the meter for four hours. If it is a one-hour single-space meter, the individual may only park at the meter for two hours.
DIGITAL PAY STATIONS…The Digital Pay Stations on campus meet the requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled permits/license plates do not authorize free parking in Digital Pay Station areas.
PARATRANSIT SERVICE...Paratransit provides rides to campus locations for students, faculty/staff, and visitors with mobility needs. Please call (301) 314-2255 for more information.
QUESTIONS...Please call DOTS at (301)314-PARK between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday Friday with questions or visit our Web site.

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PARKING ON COLLEGE PARK CAMPUS FOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

University College students who attend evening classes on the College Park campus do not have to register for parking or display a permit after 4 p.m. in unrestricted lots.

Please read the following guidelines:

WHEN...You may park without a permit between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday-Friday and all day on weekends in unrestricted lots except for special and athletic events.
WHERE...In lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 and in any unrestricted faculty/staff lot on campus. Unrestricted lots are indicated by lot signs stating “You are welcome to park here after 4 p.m. without a permit.” Major special events may preclude parking in some lots.
METER PARKING...All parking meters, including meters located in parking lots, must be paid according to posted hours.

EARLY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CLASSES...A parking permit for Lot 4 ONLY will be provided at no additional charge to those University College students whose classes begin at or before 4 p.m. This parking permit only applies to students taking classes on the College Park campus for a full semester (short or mini-courses do not apply.) This Lot 4 permit may be acquired by providing the University of Maryland College Park, Department of Transportation Services with a photocopy of your University College itemized bill.
DISABLED PARKING...Students with disabled parking privileges who plan to park on the College Park campus after 4 p.m. should visit the DOTS Office at Regents Drive Garage to obtain a free parking permit. Please bring disabled State-issued documentation.

In the unlikely event you are issued a citation, you are strongly encouraged to appeal or pay it online at www.trans portation.umd.edu. Please call DOTS at (301) 314-PARK between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. To view the DOTS parking map and parking regulations, visit our Web site at www.transportation.umd.edu.

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