Make parking planning an integral part of conference or visitor planning. As soon as you know when, where, and how many (from 1 on up), let Commuter and Parking Services know. Call us at 255-4628 or e-mail us, we'll assist you in making the best plans possible. If your conference is big enough, we can even tell you how to charter CU Transit buses to accommodate your guests. Even if you're expecting only a few people we can help.

General
Parking during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is provided to guests at regular permit prices-charged either to the individual or to a University department.

If you do not purchase conference parking permits in advance for your guests, we strongly recommend that you advise them to stop at a parking and information booth as they enter campus.

30-day advance notice If you are purchasing conference permits for your guests, you have a group of 10 or more, and you provide us with at least 30 days notice, you are entitled to a 50% discount when classes are not in session.

Less than 30-day advance notice Even if you give us less than 30 days notice, reduced rate conference parking permits may be available for your guests if:

• The event is a memorial service
• The university is donating space for a charitable or community function
• The event is a special meeting (generally less than 4 hours) for which the university has invited dignitaries to campus (e.g., alumni, trustees, or public officials)
• The event takes place during the weekend or parking is needed on a weekday, beginning after 4 p.m.

Guests can (guest pays)

• purchase visitor permits at the regular rate at the parking and information booths.
• use metered parking areas.

Departments can:

• purchase books of ten permits for guests they expect to have during the year. We now offer books of short-term permits for loading zones (30 minute limit), visitor areas (2–4 hour limit), and special permit areas (2–4 hour limit), as well as books of full-day visitor permits. These books are not intended to be used for large functions (over 10 people). Call 255-PARK to request books of permits.
• purchase visitor or conference permits to be issued to guests via mail or upon arrival on campus.
• purchase visitor or conference permits to be issued to guests from a list of participants at the parking and information booths.
• purchase transit passes from TCAT. Call 277-9388 for information.
• arrange for shuttle service through CU Transit Charters. Contact the charter coordinator at 254-8350 for rates and to make arrangements.
• encourage guests to carpool, whenever possible.

Requests for parking and transportation arrangements should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. If you have questions about group packages, need Visitor Guide maps/brochures, or would like more information about guest and conference parking, please contact our office.

Red Runner can (department pays)

• pick up your VIPs from the airport or hotel.
• deliver your conference materials, packages, and documents.

Find out more about Red Runner courier service.

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