Parking Tips Going Into Fall

Bringing a vehicle to campus can be very convenient for a lot of reasons. Depending on your needs, however, there are many free and cost-effective ways to get here without a car, saving you time looking for parking, money paying for a permit and the helping Cal Poly reach its goal of reducing the number of single occupancy vehicle driving to campus.

To help you better plan your commute to campus, here are some parking tips going into the fall quarter.

• Use transportation resources on campus. Whether you need information on ZIP Cars or how to buy a daily parking permit, Cal Poly’s Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) team can help you get to your destination.
• Consider hosting or joining a carpool. TAPS offers guaranteed carpool permits for faculty, staff and students. Find a carpool near you by using the Cal Poly Student Network or the Cal Poly Employee Network.
• Consider joining a vanpool if you plan to commute in a group of five or more people.
• Stay informed about parking lot closures. Cal Poly is continuously working to improve campus facilities and infrastructure, which sometimes necessitates temporary or permanent changes to parking arrangements. For example, the H-4F parking lot between Perimeter and Truckee roads, adjacent to Fisher Science Hall, will be fully closed in mid-September as construction on the Student Success Center begins.
• Take advantage of the great biking weather. There are over 7,000 bike rack spaces and 252 secure bike lockers available on campus. With more than half of the student population living within a five-mile radius of campus, biking is an excellent alternative to navigating parking.
• Avoid parking hassles altogether by using SLO’s reliable transit service. Local bus service with stops on campus is free. Discounted monthly bus passes for the Regional Transit Authority are also available through TAPS. Get on the bus and rest your mind.

For parking updates, inquiries and more, visit the TAPS website.