Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use of the parking resources and the safe transport of community members who utilize the campus shuttle and charter services.
Important Notice:
Effective June 17th through August 16, 2013, Parking & Transportation Services' office hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Regular office hours (8:00 am- 5:00 pm) will resume on August 19, 2013.
Upcoming Construction Updates
Lot 11- Outside of Union Garage
Lots 11 & 11a will close permanently Spring 2013 to accommodate the bridge construction over Osler Drive and for reconfiguration of the road entrance to the Union garage.
Effective March 25, 2013, visitor parking, vendor parking, ZipCar spaces and the pay station will be relocated to the ground floor ramp of the Union Garage.
Effective March 25, 2013, Faculty/Staff spaces from the road and ramp will be relocated to the second floor of the Union Garage.
Lot 11 will remain open until May 10 for commuter student parking
only. Effective May 20 2013, commuter students will need to park in
the Overflow areas located in the Towson Center lots and designated levels of
the West Village garage.
Union Garage Renovations
The Union garage will undergo renovations and be closed between June and
August 2013.
Those who normally park in the Union garage will need to utilize parking in
other areas of the campus during this time.
Road access from Osler Drive will be unavailable after May 25, 2013.
Lot 17 - Enrollment Services - Closure
Effective May 20, 2013, Lot 17 in front of Enrollment Services will close.
Faculty/Staff parking will be relocated to the second level of the West
Village garage.
Handicapped parking will be relocated to the ground level of the West
Village garage and the Union Garage. Please see information on ParaTransit service.
Please refer to the Traffic Updates page for more information on construction impacts on campus.
Spring/Summer Term Permit Sales and Permit Refunds
Below is important information about parking permits for the upcoming semesters:
SPRING SEMESTER- Purchase a pro-rated annual permit the day prior to when the parking permit is required to park on campus. If purchased earlier than required, student is subject to a higher pro-rated amount.
SUMMER SESSIONS-Purchase a pro-rated annual permit the day prior to when the parking permit is required to park on campus. If purchased earlier than required, student is subject to a higher pro-rated amount. Monthly parking permits are also available for purchase. No refunds for Monthly parking permits.
The last day to refund an annual parking permit for the Spring is March 29th.
Detailed Parking Information For Specific Campus Groups
Vehicles parked on campus must display a valid permit or be parked at a paid meter from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Reserved spaces and restricted lots are enforced at all times.
Students and faculty/staff members are cautioned not to park their vehicles in nearby commercial parking lots or residential communities while on campus. Many of these parking lots and communities have instituted parking programs that restrict parking to patrons or residents during specific times. Violators are subject to significant fines and towing.
Register Your Vehicles - License Plate Recognition (LPR)
The on-campus shuttle service, including para transit services, is available from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Safe Ride is available outside of posted hours for scheduled routes.
Over the next 3 to 5 years, the campus will undergo numerous construction projects that will affect many aspects of campus life. Information regarding campus projects can be found on the facilities Web site.
Due to the heavy increase of two-wheel motorized vehicle such as scooters and mopeds on campus, Parking Services would like to remind the TU community of the two-wheel motorized vehicle policies:
Two wheel motorized vehicles that don't require a license plate must be registered with Parking and Transportation Services. Please go to the Parking & Transportation Services Office with proof of ownership (title or proof of purchase etc.) in order to receive a free permit.
Motorized vehicles, with or without a license plate, must be in authorized parking locations, not in regular four-wheel vehicle spaces. Specifically designated motorcycle/scooter parking is available in all garages, and in Lots 19 and 21 at the Towson Center.
Most motorcycle/scooter areas will include equipment for securing these vehicles in the near future.
Maryland State Vehicle Law 21-1103 prohibits two wheel motorized vehicles from being driven on sidewalks. Effective immediately, operators are subject to citations for driving on sidewalks.
These vehicles cannot be stored at bike racks, around buildings or in buildings.
Failure to comply with these regulations can/may result in the impoundment of two wheel motorized vehicles. A release fee will be required for any impounded two wheel motorized vehicle on campus.
Please visit the MVA's web sitehere for more information about motor scooter operation in Maryland.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the primary concern is the safety of the campus community. Shuttles will not operate if the university is closed due to inclement weather. If the university opens late, every effort will be made to start operating shuttles one hour prior to the announced late opening time. If the university closes early, shuttles will operate for up to one hour after the official closing time provided it remains safe to do so. If department management determines it is unsafe to operate shuttles, service will be discontinued whether or not the university is open.
Please monitor Nextbus.com for notifications about shuttle service during inclement weather.
It may be necessary to close parking areas to enable our snow removal equipment to access surface lots and garage roofs. The campus community can assist with these efforts by following the guidelines indicated below.
- Do not enter areas that are closed. This includes areas where the gate is closed or lots that are barricaded, sectioned off with cones or have closed signs displayed.
- If your vehicle is parked on the roof of a garage, please move it to a lower covered level.
- Don’t park in core campus surface lots until they have been cleared. Please use the covered levels in the garages.
- Follow the direction of posted signs and/or Parking Services staff.
410-704-PARK (7275) Parking, Events, Shuttle and Charter Bus Information
410-704-RIDE (7433) Para-Transit Services and Requests
Fax: 410-704-3370
E-mail: upark@towson.edu
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use of the parking resources and the safe transport of community members who utilize the campus shuttle and charter services. 
