Navigating parking on a university campus can often be a source of stress. At Auraria Campus, understanding your parking options and regulations is key to a smooth visit. This guide focuses on the 7th Street Garage, a central parking location, while also providing essential information about daily parking fees and rules across the campus. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or visitor, this information will help you park with confidence.
Understanding Daily Parking Fees at Auraria Campus
Auraria Campus utilizes a tiered parking fee system based on location. Daily parking fees apply 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring parking is always paid and enforced. Here’s a quick breakdown of the daily rates:
- Bronze Lots: $5.00
- Silver Lots: $6.50
- Gold Lots: $8.00
These rates apply to daily parking in surface lots. Garages also have daily rates, which we will detail further below, especially for the 7th Street Garage. Remember, parking payment is mandatory at all times, and enforcement is active year-round.
7th Street Garage: Your Central Parking Hub
The 7th Street Garage, conveniently situated at Lawrence Way and 7th Street, is a prime parking location on the Auraria Campus. Known for its accessibility and central location, it serves various campus buildings and amenities.
Here’s what you need to know specifically about parking at the 7th Street Garage:
- Location: Lawrence Way and 7th Street. This central location provides easy access to many parts of the Auraria Campus.
- Payment Requirement: Like all parking on campus, payment is required 24/7, 365 days a year, immediately upon parking.
- Daily Flat Rate (Monday–Thursday until 5 PM): $8.00. This is the standard daily rate for parking during regular weekday hours.
- Nights and Weekends Rates (Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m., and all day Friday–Sunday): $25 for those who are not registered Auraria Campus community members. This premium rate applies during evenings and weekends for unregistered vehicles.
- Auraria Campus Community Rates: To ensure you always pay the lower campus community rates, it is crucial to register your vehicle with Parking and Transportation Services. This registration links your vehicle to your campus affiliation, guaranteeing the correct rate regardless of when you park.
- Permits and Passports: Gold Passports and 7th Street Garage Permits are specifically valid for the 7th Street Garage. However, Gold Passports are not valid in the designated 7th Street Garage Permit Area on the 1st floor, which is marked with signage and teal pillars. Pay attention to these specific permit zones within the garage.
- Payment Methods: The 7th Street Garage is unattended. Payment can be made in the following ways:
- IPS Pay Stations: Located at the ground level lobby and between the entrance/exit portals. Look for “PAY HERE” banners to find them easily.
- ParkMobile App: Use the ParkMobile App and enter zone #3047. This is a convenient option for mobile payment.
- Enforcement: Parking payment is electronically enforced. Violators are subject to citations, vehicle boots, and towing. Citations are mailed to the registered vehicle owner, not placed on the windshield.
Understanding these details for the 7th Street Garage will help you park efficiently and avoid any penalties.
Other Garage Parking Options
Besides the 7th Street Garage, Auraria Campus offers other garage parking options, each with specific details:
Tivoli Garage
- Location: 9th Street and Auraria Parkway.
- Daily Flat Rate (Monday–Thursday until 5 p.m.): $8.00.
- Nights and Weekends Rates (Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m., and all day Friday–Sunday): $30 for unregistered Auraria Campus community members.
- Payment Zone (ParkMobile): #3044.
5th Street Garage
- Location: 5th Street and Walnut Street.
- Daily Flat Rate (Monday–Thursday until 5 p.m): $6.50.
- Nights and Weekends Rates (Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m., and all day Friday–Sunday): $25 for unregistered Auraria Campus community members.
- Payment Zone (ParkMobile): #3042.
All garages on campus operate under the same 24/7 payment and enforcement policy. Always pay immediately upon parking using the designated methods.
Daily Fee Surface Lots
For surface parking, Auraria Campus provides Bronze, Silver, and Gold lots with varying daily rates as mentioned earlier.
- Daily Flat Rates (Monday-Thursday until 5 p.m.):
- Gold Rate Lots: $8.00
- Silver Rate Lots: $6.50
- Bronze Rate Lots: $5.00
- Nights and Weekend Rates (Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m., and all day Friday–Sunday): $25 for unregistered Auraria Campus community members.
- Payment Methods: Pay stations within the lots or ParkMobile App using the 4-digit zone information posted in each lot.
Metered Parking for Short Stays
Metered parking is available for short-term parking needs across Auraria Campus.
- Metered Flat Rate: $1.00 per each 30-Minutes (Minimum 30-Minutes, Maximum 4-Hours).
- Payment: ParkMobile App, ParkMobile.io, or by calling 877-727-5951 and entering the 5-digit zone posted at the meter.
- Important Note: 4-digit ParkMobile zones and pay station payments are not valid for metered parking. Metered parking is strictly for short durations with a 4-hour maximum.
Vehicle Registration: Key to Campus Community Rates
Registering your vehicle with Auraria Campus Parking and Transportation Services is highly recommended, especially if you are a student, staff, or faculty member.
- Benefits of Registration: Avoid night and weekend premium rates, and ensure you always pay the correct campus community parking fees.
- How to Register:
- Online: Register your vehicle online. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for system updates.
- In-Person: Visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office at 777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor. Bring your Campus ID or class schedule and vehicle registration.
Additional Parking Information
- Motorcycle Parking: Motorcycles can park in any space with valid payment. Designated motorcycle spaces are available in the 5th Street and Tivoli Garages.
- Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is generally prohibited without prior approval. Contact Parking and Transportation Services at 303-556-2003 or [email protected] for overnight parking needs or emergencies.
- University of Colorado Reciprocal Parking: Valid CU Reciprocal Parking Permits are accepted in Elm Lot, Walnut Lot, and 5th Street Garage without daily rate payment, under specific conditions.
By understanding the parking options and regulations, particularly for the 7th Street Garage, you can have a more convenient and stress-free experience at Auraria Campus. Always remember to pay for parking immediately upon arrival and register your vehicle to take advantage of campus community rates. For any further questions or specific situations, reach out to Auraria Campus Parking and Transportation Services for assistance.
