For fiscal year 2014, Transportation Services is introducing new, self-service options for short-term parking and is making some adjustments in permit areas and fees.

“We continue to work to make rules less complex and parking more flexible, while encouraging sustainable transportation practices through our fee structure,” said Joe M. Lalley III, senior director for Facilities Operations.

2013-2014 Employee Permit Fees
• A, E, PO (accessible), RS (RideShare): NO FEE
• AP (accessible), ME, O, R, WE: $353.83
• EH: $231.25 (year three of rate phase-in)
• C, CP, HH, Z: $565.41
• G (Hoy Garage): $740.28
• D, EX, J, L, N, P, S, U: $792.84
Department and Business-Use Permit Fees
• Department-owned vehicle fee: $218.00
• MT Permit Fee: $624.00
• BZ Permit Fee: $941.80
2013-2014 Student Permit Fees
• FH, HS, ND, SC, SW, WD: $740.28
• B Lot Commuter Permit: $353.83

Parking fees for most permits will rise by 2 percent. The exceptions are the business-use Z permit, which will increase to the mid-tier permit rate; EH and all department-owned vehicle permits, which are in the third year of a four-year phase-in to match the current perimeter permit fee; and a decrease in the student commuter B permit price.

Changes to the following permit areas will take effect July 1: ME, T and W permits combine to a single permit type, ME; CF permit areas will be rolled into R; and GS permit areas will change to WE. The intent of decreasing the number of permit types is to reduce confusion and to provide employees a little more flexibility and mobility when conducting university business.

Changes to short-term parking options are also on the horizon. With the launch of Parkmobile, Cornell community members and campus visitors will be able to pay for short-term parking in designated lots using Parkmobile’s mobile application for iPhone, Android, Windows and Blackberry smartphones. Registered users can pay for parking nationwide using the Parkmobile app, the Web or an 800 number.

Most employee permits, which are set to expire at the end of June, will be automatically renewed and mailed to employees’ campus address. Some permit holders will receive permit renewal forms in the mail. Current permit holders are asked to update their vehicle information by May 25 to ensure that their new permits are issued with correct license plate information. View your vehicle information and submit changes at http://www.myparking.cornell.edu. You can also use this site to view or pay outstanding citations.

Complete information about parking permits and rates, commuting programs and parking fines can be found at http://www.commuting.cornell.edu.