Navigating Student Union Parking: A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides a detailed overview of parking regulations, permit information, and options for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at college campuses, focusing on student union parking garages and related policies. It encompasses various aspects, from permit acquisition and enforcement to visitor parking and special event considerations.

Compliance with Regulations

The College expects strict compliance with state, city, county, and campus traffic rules and regulations from all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Understanding and adhering to these rules is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure a smooth parking experience.

Parking Permits: Responsibility and Replacement

Your permit is valuable; after you purchase your permit, you are responsible for its safekeeping. If you are in an accident, your car is sold, your windshield is replaced, etc., you must remove your permit and put it on your next vehicle or your new windshield. Lost, misplaced, forgotten, stolen, etc., parking permits will be replaced at full or pro-rated price.

Permit Purchase and Designation

Permits may be purchased in advance of deadlines and are also available throughout the year. Parking lots and parking permits are designated as “Commuter” or “Residential.” These designations are shown on the campus map, and there are corresponding signs in the parking lots. Commuter parking lots are designated as no overnight parking.

Specific Permit Costs

$46.00 per year (September - April) or $23.00 per term (Fall or Spring).
Motorcycles must park in designated motorcycle parking areas. $140.00 per year (September -April) or $70.00 per term (Fall or Spring).

Day Use Permits for Organizations

Organizations may purchase single use day parking permits in advance of an event from the Fort Lewis College Police and Parking Services Department, to distribute to their guests. The parking permits are single day use permits only. Day use permits are only valid if the current date is written on the permit. Any alterations/corrections to the day use permit will render it invalid. Organizations may also refer their participants to ftlewisparking.com or by visiting the Fort Lewis College Police and Parking webpage Short Term Parking Permits.

Visitor Parking Options

Visitors are welcome at Fort Lewis College. Visitor parking is available at meters throughout campus. Visitors may also purchase a day parking pass at ftlewisparking.com or by visiting the Fort Lewis College Police and Parking webpage Short Term Parking Permits.

Temporary Handicapped Permits

Documentation must be provided by a medical provider for persons who are temporarily disabled and need to request a temporary handicapped permit at Fort Lewis College Police & Parking Services.

Volunteers

A volunteer is an individual whose primary relationship with the college is to perform a service in support of a college program or activity with no promise, expectation, or receipt of compensation for services rendered to the college, auxiliaries, or third-party vendors.

Funding for Parking Infrastructure

Construction of parking lots, roads, lighting, striping, signs and maintenance is paid for through the sale of parking permits and the collection of parking fines.

No-Parking Zones and Reserved Spaces

Watch for signs designating No-Parking, Service Vehicle, or other types or reserved spaces. Parking is not allowed in these areas, whether posted "No Parking" or not.

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Around-the-Clock Enforcement

Payment for parking on Auraria Campus is required at all times and is enforced, 24/7, 365 days a year. Parkers that have an active permit or passport must be parked in the specific areas and on the specific days that their permit or passport is valid for.

Vehicle Registration

Parking and Transportation Services provides students, staff, and faculty the ability to avoid parking rate increases during Events or Nights and Weekends via a vehicle registration. You may also register your vehicle in person by visiting the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor). Auraria Campus charges a premium for Nights and Weekends parking to vehicles that are not registered through Parking and Transportation Services. Nights and Weekend Rates are in effect Monday through Thursday from 5 pm.

Consequences of Violation

Parking payment is enforced electronically and violators are subject to citations, boots, or towing.

Overnight Parking Restrictions

Overnight parking is prohibited without prior approval or overnight permit allocation from the Parking and Transportation Services office.

Options for Different Parking Needs

Whether you’re here for a quick visit, attending an event, or exploring the campus, we have convenient parking options to fit your needs. For large campus events, designated event parking is available with special pricing. Coordinating an event on campus?

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Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are available across campus for those with a Boise State-issued accessible permit and/or a valid ADA placard or plate.

Payment Methods at Kiosks

Pay free at the kiosk or by making a mobile payment via ParkMobile. Note: Kiosks accept cash and card. When paying with cash, exact change is due.

Garage Access for Permit Holders

Permit holders can access this garage anytime, according to their permit specifications. weekdays and all day on weekends.

Hourly Parking Rates

Hourly parking rates are posted below, as well as at the entrance of each garage. All garage fees are due upon exit.

Pay-on-Foot Machines

This garage is equipped with pay-on-foot machines. Customers receive a white entry ticket, keep it with them, and make a payment prior to returning to their vehicle--this keeps the exit line moving. Once payment is made, customers receive a returned paid/validated ticket for use at the exit gate.

Receipts

Receipts for paid parking are offered from payment machines at the time of payment.

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