This message went to faculty and staff on May 7, 2019.
Dear Colleagues,
Last fall, we announced approved changes to campus parking rates and options for the 2019-20 year.
Changes include:
- Implementation of License Plate Recognition (LPR) and virtual permitting
- Transition from lot-specific permitting to a zone structure
- Addition of solar-covered parking option for faculty and staff
- Increased parking rates beginning July 1, 2019
The implementation of LPR for Faculty/Staff sticker parking permits to virtual paid parking has been underway throughout the spring semester. The LPR deadline is Friday, May 10.
This is a final reminder to all permit holders to sign into the My UC Merced Parking Portal to ensure all information is updated with current vehicle(s) and contact information by end of business day on May 10. Enforcement of virtual permits on campus begins Monday, May 13.
Sticker parking permits will no longer be valid!
Step-by-step instructions on how to register and update vehicle information can be found on the Transportation and Parking Services website under theUpdate My Vehicle page.
In addition to the implementation of LPR, campus parking allocation will be based on parking zones, which offers greater flexibility for paid parking customers.
The zones are designated by color and include a new option for solar-covered parking. A map showing the zones and the new parking rates is available on the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) website.
Carpool parking permits will be available for all zones and must be purchased at the Parking Services Office. All carpoolers must be present at the time of the purchase. Graduate students may be eligible for Faculty/Staff parking and must come to the Parking Services Office to validate eligibility. Low-Emission Vehicle permits will no longer be available, and the current LEV permits will expire on June 30, 2019. Electric Vehicle spaces will be included in the final delivery of the Merced 2020 Project.
Another important approved change is paid parking for occupants at the UC Merced Downtown Campus Center (DCC) to be effective at the beginning of the Fall 2019 academic semester.
This delay in implementation is to ensure appropriate signage is in place and parking spots are clearly marked for UC Merced use.
More information regarding reciprocal parking — permits that cover parking at both DCC and campus — will be sent out to DCC occupants soon. Faculty/Staff virtual permits, for on-campus parking only, will be available for purchase beginning June 3. DCC parking permits will be available in August.
Please continue to monitor your email for important information and timelines regarding purchasing parking for the 2019-20 year (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact TAPS.
Sincerely,
Michael Riley
Interim Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer
