Parking & Transportation Services

Relaxed Parking in Effect: Now until Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 a.m., valid parking permits can be used to park in any ungated and uncovered lot on campus.

Make Sure to Register
Your Bikes, Scooters

The process is quick and easy, and is required of all micromobility devices brought to campus.

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Have a parking plan for the fall semester

Expect traffic and congestion on streets in and around campus the first two weeks of the semester. Leave early and give yourself plenty of extra time. Make sure you know where your parking permit allows you to park.

Tips for Parking on Campus Using the Shuttles to Get Around Familiarize Yourself with the Parking Rules

News

  • Garage Access Update

    Garage access relies on license plate recognition, and a small driving habit can make a big difference. Learn a simple step to keep entry smooth and reliable.

  • Spring Town Hall Held

    Parking and Transportation Services provided an update on all of the changes to its programs and services that were done to improve the customer experience.

  • License Plate Readers Added

    All of the garages on campus have the technology, which allows students, faculty and staff to enter and exit their parking areas quickly.

  • Tips to Prevent Scooter Theft

    UHPD offers tips to help prevent scooter thefts, including using a high-quality U-lock and registering your scooter through your MyParking account.

Resources

  • DV Parking Accommodations

    Important information about Disabled Veteran parking accommodations on campus is available to help eligible drivers access designated spaces with the proper plates.

  • Parking Vehicles on Campus

    Because UH utilizes virtual parking permits, it is important that vehicles are parked with a scannable license plate facing the drive lane in order to avoid a citation.

  • Appealing a Citation

    To appeal tickets, there must be substantial and valid evidence that the violation was not committed or that it occurred due to circumstances beyond the driver's control.

  • Have a Transportation Plan

    With construction underway across campus and new transportation features in place, a little planning will go a long way in helping students arrive smoothly and get to class on time.

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    Road and Lot Disruptions

    Be prepared and plan accordingly for when campus parking lots, garages, and roadways are closed or affected in various ways due to construction projects, as well as campus events and other activities.

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    Cougar Ride

    The Cougar Ride After-Hours Shuttle Service is a program that provides rides to and from all on-campus shuttle stops, as well as MD Anderson Library and Cougar Village/Moody Towers.

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    Shuttle Service

    During the fall and spring semesters, the Cougar Line shuttle buses service the campus community Monday through Friday. The location of every shuttle can be tracked in real-time in the UH GO app.

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    Bike/Scooter Registration

    Students, faculty and staff who have a bicycle on campus are required to register it. Registration is quick, easy and free. A registration sticker will be provided and should be placed on the bicycle.