Commuter Parking Deck: Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers University in New Brunswick offers a range of parking options for commuters, including permit-controlled lots and decks, access-controlled lots, and restricted assigned lots. The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) provides information on all parking options and inquiries. There are different types of parking permits available for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, each allowing access to designated parking areas at specific times. Students can also purchase daily virtual permits using the Passport parking app. Visitor parking is available in specific lots during certain hours and requires a visitor permission pass, which can be purchased through the Passport Parking app.

Visitor parking at Rutgers University

Rutgers University defines visitors as persons not affiliated with the university. Visitors to Rutgers University can park in Lot 48 between the hours of 6:00 am-2:00 am on the Busch Campus across from the Visitors Center at no cost. Use of this lot by any current student will result in one or more citations.

If a visitor would like to park in other areas of the University, they must purchase a permission from the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) for $5.00 a day, plus sales tax. Visitors may park in the Yellow or Green Lot on the Livingston Campus during the weekends between Friday at 5:00 pm and Monday at 6:00 am without a permission.

A Visitor Permission is required for anyone visiting who needs to park in university parking areas for any length of time. Visitor parking uses the Passport App, which can be downloaded at www.passportparking.com, or the Apple/Google Play Store. The following zones are available for visitors to park in:

• Zone 9647: Valid at all New Brunswick student lots: $5 Visitor Parking, Daily 6 am-2 am
• Zone 9645: Valid at the Livingston deck in New Brunswick: $3 per hour 24/7
• Zone 9648: Valid at Deck 3 and Eagle East Lot 509A: $5 Daily Visitor Parking
• Zone 9649: Valid at all Camden student lots: $5 Visitor Parking, Daily 6 am-2 am

Rutgers University also offers one-day parking permits for visitors. These are issued to University departments to provide parking to visitors on a one-day basis only. One-day permissions on College Ave campus are restricted to Lot 26, 30 and College Ave Deck. Parking is allowed with a permission in any common faculty/staff lot. The Department will assign permission to the visitor's license plate for one day of parking expiring at midnight. The visitor will need to provide their name, email address, vehicle license plate, and state of registration. This permission is for use by visitors only (persons not affiliated with Rutgers University). Use of this permission by students, faculty, or staff will result in a $100.00 citation for fraudulent use of permission.

Rutgers University parking permits

Rutgers University offers parking permits for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The type of parking permit you hold will determine the parking areas and times you may park in certain locations.

Student Parking Permits

Students can register for a parking permit pertaining to resident, commuter, family housing, or daily/hourly parking. Students with valid parking permits can change from one zone to another, pending space availability. Additional parking is available for medical needs and specific circumstances.

Faculty & Staff Parking Permits

Faculty and staff are required to have a parking permit to park in any university parking area. These permits went on sale beginning June 25, 2024. Before registering, individuals must ensure they have no outstanding citations.

Visitor Parking Permits

Visitors to the University who are not affiliated with Rutgers University can purchase an Online Visitor Permit. University Hospital staff and visitors can create a parking account to quickly obtain a temporary parking pass for future visits.

For more information on Rutgers University parking permits, visit DOTSHelp.rutgers.edu.

Parking for students, faculty, and staff

Rutgers University offers parking permits for students, faculty, and staff, which allow them to park in designated lots and decks across its campuses, including New Brunswick. The type of parking permit held determines the parking areas and times when parking is permitted.

For students, there are various permits available, including commuter, resident, and off-campus living permits, which are specific to each campus. For example, for the New Brunswick campus, there are College Avenue, Busch, Cook, Douglass, and Livingston commuter permits.

Faculty and staff permits are available for purchase, with the upcoming academic year's permits usually going on sale around June. These permits are also specific to each campus, with designated parking areas and times.

The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) provides information on their website about the different types of permits, how to obtain them, and the specific parking lots and decks where permit holders can park. DOTS aims to provide safe and convenient transportation and parking options for the Rutgers community.

In addition to the regular parking permits, there are also night commuter permits available for New Brunswick, which allow parking in specific lots during designated night-time hours.

Parking for visitors to New Brunswick

Parking for visitors to Rutgers University in New Brunswick is available in Lot 48 on the Busch Campus, across from the Visitors Center. Visitors can park here for free between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 am. Visitors are defined as persons not affiliated with Rutgers University. If a current student parks in this lot, they will be issued one or more citations.

If visitors want to park in other areas of the University, they must purchase a permission from the Department of Transportation Services for $5 per day, plus sales tax. This permission must be obtained before parking in a university parking area. Visitors can also park in the Yellow or Green Lot on the Livingston Campus during the weekends, from 5:00 pm on Friday until 6:00 am on Monday morning, without a permission.

There are four parking zones for visitors to Rutgers University in New Brunswick:

• Zone 9647: Valid at all New Brunswick student lots: $5 Visitor Parking, Daily 6 am-2 am
• Zone 9645: Valid at the Livingston deck in New Brunswick: $3 per hour 24/7
• Zone 9648: Valid at Deck 3 and Eagle East Lot 509A: $5 Daily Visitor Parking
• Zone 9649: Valid at all Camden student lots: $5 Visitor Parking, Daily 6 am-2 am

The Passport Parking app can be used to purchase daily or hourly permits for these zones.

For all other parking and transportation inquiries, visitors can refer to the DOTSHelp.rutgers.edu website.

New Brunswick Night Commuter Permit

The New Brunswick Night Commuter Permit allows holders to park in specific lots across Rutgers University's campuses, including New Brunswick, RBHS, Newark, and Camden. The permit is designed for commuters who need access to parking facilities during specific time frames, mainly in the evenings and on weekends.

The permit offers parking access based on different time slots, with some variations depending on the day of the week. Here is a breakdown of the parking options for New Brunswick Night Commuter Permit holders:

Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 2 AM:

Lots 51, 51B, 53A, 54, 58, 58A, 59, 60A, 60B, 61, 63, 63A, 63B, 63C, 64, 66B, 68, Lot 613 (Stadium West Lot), and Gated Lot 55.

Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 8 AM:

Lots 51, 51B, 53A, 54, 58, 58A, 59, 60A, 60B, 61, 63, 63A, 63B, 63C, 64, 66B, 68, Lot 613 (Stadium West Lot), Gated Lot 55, and Lot 50.

Monday to Friday, 8 PM to 2 AM:

Same lots as the previous time slot.

Saturday and Sunday, 6 AM to 2 AM:

Lots 51, 51B, 53A, 54, 58, 58A, 59, 60A, 60B, 61, 63, 63A, 63B, 63C, 64, 66B, 68, Lot 613 (Stadium West Lot), Gated Lot 55, and Lot 50.

Friday, 4 PM to Monday, 8 AM:

Lots 11, 13, 16, 20, 26, 30, 32, and 33, College Ave Deck.

Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 8 AM:

Lots 20, 26, 30, and College Ave Deck, Lots 11, 16, 32, and 33.

Saturday and Sunday, 6 AM to 2 AM:

Lots 94, 95, 98A, and 98B, Douglass Deck, and Lipman Drive.

Friday, 4 PM to Monday, 8 AM:

Lots 94, 95, 98A, and 98B, Douglass Deck, and Lipman Drive.

Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 2 AM:

Lots 71A, 74A, 75, 76, 79, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 96, and 96A, Douglass Deck, Corwin, and Gated Lot 70.

Monday to Friday, 7:30 PM to 2 AM:

Lots 71A, 74A, 75, 76, 79, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 96, and 96A, Douglass Deck, Corwin, and Gated Lot 70.

Saturday and Sunday, 6 AM to 2 AM:

Lots 71A, 74A, 75, 76, 79, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 96, and 96A, Douglass Deck, Corwin, and Gated Lot 70.

Friday, 4 PM to Monday, 8 AM:

Lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, and 112, Scarlet, Green, and Yellow.

Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 8 AM:

Lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, and 112, Scarlet, Green, and Yellow.

Saturday and Sunday, 6 AM to 2 AM:

Lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, and 112, Scarlet, Green, and Yellow.

Friday, 4 PM to Monday, 8 AM:

Eagle West (Lot 509 located at Orange and Eagle St.), Essex Lot (Lot 506), and Deck 2 (166 Washington Street).

The New Brunswick Night Commuter Permit offers flexibility for commuters who need access to parking facilities during specific times, especially outside of regular business hours. It is important to note that the permit restrictions are subject to change and commuters should refer to the official Rutgers University website for the most up-to-date information.

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