PARKING
PERMIT OPTIONS OFFER FLEXIBILITY.
If you want to drive to campus and park, Parking and Transportation Services offers a variety of parking permit options to fit your needs.
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BICYCLE
HIT THE TRAILS ON TWO WHEELS.
With bike lanes, trails, 16,000 bike parking spaces, and access from every direction, biking is the easiest way to get onto and around campus.
CAR & VANPOOL
SHARE A RIDE, SHARE THE COST.
Join a carpool or vanpool and share the cost of a parking permit. Split driving duty and save on fuel, insurance, and vehicle maintenance.
How do I get around without my car at work?
Wherever you live, Parking and Transportation Services can connect you with commuting options that serve your unique schedule. Call us today to schedule an individual or group commuter training on transportation options, incentives, and route mapping at 970-491-2492, or contact us online.
Cost of automobile commuting calculator
Most people only keep track of insurance, fuel, and car payment costs. Depreciation, maintenance, parking, and general wear contribute to a significant annual expense, too. Living a car-lite or a car free lifestyle can yield impressive savings. Here is an online calculator to help understand the true cost of car ownership: Real Cost of Commuting Calculator Talk to our staff today about how you can take advantage of the many different ways to reach CSU.
EMERGENCY RIDE HOME
You’re never stranded with CSU’s emergency ride home program. Parking and Transportation Services will cover two emergency rides home for employees using alternative transportation with an overnight Zipcar rental.
TRANSPORTATION AND MOTORPOOL SERVICES
For work related transportation needs, the university motorpool has cars, trucks, vans, and buses.
FLEXIBLE PARKING
Whether you plan to drive every day, or just a couple times a year, Parking and Transportation Services offers flexible parking permit options for every commuting need.
ANNUAL PERMIT
Purchase your annual permit online. See permit rates and designated parking lots using the link below.
MONTHLY PERMIT
Love to bike in the summer, but not sure about winter on two wheels? Monthly parking permits, purchased online, tailor your permit to your needs.
TEN-PACK
Even if you usually bike, bus, or carpool, you still might need to park a few times per year. Purchase a 10-pack of daily hangtag parking passes to cover your drive.
CARPOOL PERMIT
Share the ride and the cost of a permit by carpooling to CSU with your neighbors or friends. Carpoolers get designated parking spaces while splitting the cost of the permit through monthly payroll deduction.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PERMIT
Want to charge up on campus? Purchase an annual electric vehicle permit and plug in at one of our charging locations. We continue to add chargers due to demand from electric vehicle users increases.