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Where can I park for free at Iowa State University?

The Commuter Lot at Iowa State Center - Visitors can park at the designated (B3, C3, C4, C5, D3, D4, D5) parking lots at the Iowa State Center for free and take Cy-Ride's Orange Route into campus.



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Iowa State Center lots offer free parking during the day in designated lots. No overnight parking is allowed. Availability may change due to event parking. Designated campus lots open up for free parking weekdays after 5:30pm until 7am and on weekends after 5:30pm on Friday until Monday at 7am.

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Many Staff Lots on Campus: Permits required Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm. Designated campus lots open up for free parking weekdays after 5:30pm until 7am and on weekends after 5:30pm on Friday until Monday at 7am. See the Weekend Parking Map for areas offering free parking on weekends and evenings. Read signs carefully.

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Meters and pay areas will increase to $1.50 per hour beginning July 1, 2023.

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If you have received a citation and you are a visitor to Iowa State University, you have three options. You may pay the citation, request a visitor void or appeal the citaiton.

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Parking rates are $2 per hour. Special events on campus may alter lot accessibility or fees. Please contact Parking Services for questions regarding specific events or lot restrictions.

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On-Street Parking The rate is $1.25/hour with a $0.75 minimum payment for cards. You can also pay remotely with Parkmobile. Meters are enforced from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and most Sundays are free. Parking is not permitted between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

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It is recommended that visitors park at either lot 79, South of Spartan Stadium, or at lot 62 on the north side of the Stadium. These lots both allow all-day parking at a rate of approximately $2.00 per hour.

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Students can purchase a permit online through the ISU Parking Portal. Those who decide not to purchase a permit have to option to pay for space in a pay lot or metered space. Students can also park at the Iowa State Center Lots and ride the CyRide bus for free.

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No parking within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of a fire hydrant. No parking on a crosswalk • No parking within 10 feet (3 meters) upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of the roadway. No parking within 50 feet (15 meters) of a railroad crossing. side of the street.

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Cars. There are a limited number of lot 89 and lot 91 permits available for first-year students who wish to bring their own car to campus. Other vehicle permits are available to students who have at least 28 credits. Visit the MSU Parking Services website for purchasing and additional details.

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Pay a Citation The Parking Division currently accepts checks, cash, money orders, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover at the customer service window. You can now also pay citations through the Iowa State Parking Portal.

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Pay a Citation You can now also pay citations through the Iowa State Parking Portal. Please do not send cash through the mail or when utilizing the drop box at 2519 Osborn Drive, 27 Armory Building, Ames, IA 50011.

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