Main campus parking enforcement includes nights and weekends; Courtesy 'After-Hours' permits available for Stanford affiliates

To support campus health and safety and more effectively manage external visitors, as of Nov. 2, parking enforcement on Stanford’s main campus was extended to include nights and weekends. Stanford affiliates can continue to park after hours at no additional charge, either with an existing permit or by registering their vehicle for a Courtesy ‘After-Hours’ permit. Read our article to learn more.

Parking enforcement changes in the Arts and Athletics Zones as of April 12

In support of the gradual reopening of the main campus, parking enforcement in the Arts and Athletics Zones returned to weekday enforcement as of Monday, April 12, with no enforcement in these zones on evenings and weekends. 

  • Unless otherwise posted, ‘A,’ ‘C,’ ‘Motorcycle,’ ‘Service Vehicle,’ and ‘E’ parking spaces in the Arts and Athletics Zones are enforced Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Visitor and hourly parking in the Arts and Athletics Zones are enforced Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parking enforcement in other zones continues to be in effect 24/7.

Visit our article to learn more.

Commuters

Stanford offers great incentives for using sustainable transportation on a part-time or full-time basis. Consider biking, taking transit, walking, carpooling, or vanpooling to reduce the financial and environmental costs of driving alone--not to mention the challenge of finding parking!

Free and Discounted Transportation

Before you spend your hard earned cash on a parking permit, check out the free and discounted transportation programs Stanford offers, including free transit, and more.