Parking News and Updates
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Annual Parking Rate Increase
Parking Rate Adjustment Effective July 1, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, daily fee parking rates will increase $0.25. The Auraria Board of Directors approved a three-year rate structure at their March 30, 2022 board meeting to ensure a stable revenue stream for the campus programs and operations supported by the parking auxiliary enterprise. The three-year rate structure included a rate adjustment to the daily parking fee of $0.25 for July 1, 2022, July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024.
New Monthly Rates for Payroll Deduction (Effective July 1, 2024)
- 7th Street Garage | $163 per month
- Juniper Lot | $130 per month
- Maple Lot | $163 per month
- Bronze Passport | $89 per month
- Silver Passport | $120 per month
- Gold Passport | $151 per month
- Accessible Permit | $120 per month
If You Choose to Continue Participation in the Parking Payroll Deduction Program
- No action is required. The new parking rates will take effect June 30, 2024 and be reflected in your payroll deduction.
- If you choose not to continue with the parking payroll deduction program please contact the Parking & Transportation Services Office at 303-556-2003
AHEC Parking Department Removing All Physical Parking Meters, Metered Spaces to Be Paid Via ParkMobile
In a major convenience and accessibility move, the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) Department of Parking and Transportation will be removing all 316 physical parking meters and will instead require payment for metered spaces be paid via ParkMobile.
The removal of the physical meters will begin as early as the first week of June. Once removed, all customers will need to pay for metered parking spaces via ParkMobile. ParkMobile offers three easy and convenient ways to pay for metered spaces, which are the same as any of the other AHEC parking lots and garages.
Customers can either pay via the free ParkMobile App by entering the zone number and payment information, by visiting ParkMobile.io or by scanning the QR code on the metered signage, or by texting “Park” to 77223. Customers without a smartphone can call 877-727-5951 for payment.
This move to ParkMobile only metered parking represents a major upgrade in accessibility and convenience for all customers. With ParkMobile parking, those using metered spaces no longer need to monitor the physical meters, as they can track and add time to their meter via their mobile device. All metered spaces will always be available since meters will no longer need to be under repair.
It also represents an accessibility upgrade, as customers have the comfortability of managing parking on their mobile device, and don’t need to deal with needing to reach a physical meter, view prompts on the meter, or deal with faulty or frozen equipment.
New Parking System
Auraria Parking and Transportation has implemented a new parking system! Please use this link to register for a customer account, where you can purchase permits and passport, pay citations, and manage your parking on the Auraria Campus!
Parking Kiosk Upgrades
Upgrades to pay station will include improvements:
- Touchscreen capabilities
- Touchscreen that allows for operational updates
- Interaction with permitting system and enforcement
- Options for Tap-to-Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Each paystation has a new process for using coupons and registrations. More information can be found HERE
Register Your Vehicle
STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF
Students, faculty and staff need to register their vehicle using their Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the general public nights and weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle. *Please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system once you register your vehicle(s).
Learn More and Register Your Vehicle »
Parking & Transportation Services
303-556-2003 | ahec_parking@ahec.edu
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor
Denver, CO 80204
Office Hours
Monday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.–Noon
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
The Parking and Transportation Services website is a convenient resource to manage many of your campus parking needs quickly and efficiently online including, registering your vehicle, purchasing a parking passport or parking permit, and paying or appealing or citation.