August 29, 2024

Fall Semester 2024 Transportation & Parking Updates

As we begin the new year, the Transportation & Parking office would like to provide you with some helpful tips and information to help you ensure a smooth start. If you have any questions please email parking@lclark.edu.

New 35T Bus Stop
New 35T Bus Stop

Parking Permits and Enforcement

  • Parking Permits are currently on sale and available via the parking portal.
    • Annual Permit: $389
    • Fall Semester Permit: $195
  • Freshman Parking Prohibited
    • Exemption may be offered on a case-by-case basis.
    • Commuter students are exempt and may purchase a permit.
  • Parking Enforcement begins on Tuesday, September 3.
  • Unregistered vehicles that accrue 2+ citations will be subject to vehicle being booted.
  • Students are limited to one vehicle per permit.
    • If you need a second vehicle added you may request by emailing parking@lclark.edu detailing the need.
    • Permits with multiple vehicles may only have one vehicle on campus at a time. Violators will be subject to citation.
  • Carpool spaces will be more strictly monitored this year.
  • Fountain Gateway Church will be open M-Sat to park starting Tuesday, Sept 3. Permits are still required.

New Day Pass System

  • A new day pass system will be launched in the next month or two.
  • QR code Signs will be placed in all major parking lots on all 3 campuses.
  • Scan QR code or use text option to purchase.
  • Day Pass Cost: $5.75

Pio Express Shuttle

  • Pio Express Shuttle has resumed operations.
  • We have added 15 additional operating days which will cover breaks and holidays with the exception of winter break.
  • “Pioneer Express” App available on iOS and Google Play stores.

TriMet

  • TriMet monthly and 10 packs of 2.5 hour passes available at 75% discount if purchased through the parking portal.
    • Monthly Pass Discounted Rate: $25
    • 10 pack of 2.5 hour passes Rate: $7
  • Primary bus line is the 35T.
  • LC and TriMet worked closely this summer to move the 35T bus stop to a safer location on the traffic circle near the Law Campus.
  • TriMet Trip Planner is a great tool when planning a trip.

ZipCar

  • LC students are eligible for reduced cost ZipCar Membership.
    • $9.50/hr
    • $79/day
  • Three ZipCars on campus parked in Upper Fowler nearer the Gate #5 entrance.

Bikes

  • Bike’s left in bike rooms this past summer had to be removed and stored by the T&P office due to construction of the residential bike rooms. If you’re missing your bike, please reach out to parking@lclark.edu and provide a description of your bike. If we have your bike we will schedule a time to meet and claim. The following information would be helpful when wanting to claim a bike:
    • Make/Model
    • Color
    • Location you left bike
    • Photo
  • Students have until Monday, September 9 by noon. All unclaimed bikes will be removed from campus.