Changes Coming to Welcome Center Garages
There will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff. Instead, permit holders will have access to both garages. Posted May 20, 2025.
Parking's Commitment to Excellence Recognized Nationally
The department has reached a major milestone, earning the Accredited Parking Organization with Distinction designation from the International Parking and Mobility Institute. Posted May 16, 2025.
From Lot Spotters to Leadership: Parking Earns Double Distinction
Parking and Transportation Services received top recognition at the 2024 Texas Parking and Transportation Association Annual Conference in Galveston. Posted May 14, 2025.
Parking Upgrades will Improve Customer Experience
License plate readers in several garages and a simpler online experience are some of the new changes coming to campus this summer. Posted May 8, 2025.
Ride and Dine Pilot Shuttle Service Rolling Out
This program will provide transportation for students living in the various campus residential communities to and from Cougar Woods Dining Hall. Posted March 14, 2025.
Top Four Citations Issued at UH and How to Avoid Receiving Them
Just four violations account for nearly 85% of all citations that are issued by UH Parking and Transportation Services. Posted Nov. 19, 2024.
New Transportation Option from Fort Bend County Offered
Fort Bend County and the University of Houston are partnering together to provide an alternative for Coogs to commute from the Sugar Land area to campus. Posted Aug. 27, 2024.
Parking Team Recognized at Conference for APO Designation
The International Parking and Mobility Institute acknowledged UH during its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. Posted June 13, 2024.
Spot a Problem in a Parking Lot? Report It
Lot Spotter Program provides the UH community a way to let Parking and Transportation Services know of issues on campus. Posted May 16, 2024.
Parking and Transportation Earns International Accreditation
The department is one of only 44 parking programs to be designated an Accredited Parking Organization by the International Parking and Mobility Institute. Posted April 30, 2024.
How the Department's Revenue is Allocated
A majority of it goes to paying for the six parking garages that have been constructed on campus over the past 18 years. Posted April 26, 2024.
Where Parking Gets Funds to Cover its Expenses
Nearly 75% of it comes from the sale of parking permits to students, faculty and staff. Posted Feb. 15, 2024.
New This Fall in Parking and Transportation
Students, faculty and staff can now have multiple active vehicles on their valid UH parking permit. Posted Aug. 21, 2023.
What Being on a Waitlist Actually Means
Coogs who are on a parking list for a specific permit are not guaranteed to be offered one. Posted Aug. 14, 2023.
Explaining Properly Displayed License Plates
A vehicle's license plate must be facing the drive lane and it must be located according to manufacturer specifications. Posted Nov. 11, 2022.
Allen DeForde Wins TPTA Parking Employee Award
The Texas Parking and Transportation Association made the announcement of its 2022 Parking Employee Award of Excellence winner at its annual conference in April. Posted May 5, 2022.
Reinvesting to Maintain Parking Facilities
Parking and Transportation Services constantly and consistently reinvests what it is financially able to into maintenance and upkeep projects all across campus. Posted March 30, 2022.