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WashU Parking and Transportation supports a safe, efficient, and sustainable campus experience by providing accessible parking and transit options for our University community.
Announcements:
NEW Barnacle Windshield Immobilization Policy:
Starting March 23, 2026, Parking & Transportation will use the Barnacle device, as part of parking enforcement on the Danforth Campus.
Read the policy →
Impact Alerts:
Review anticipated changes to parking, traffic, and shuttle services.
View Impacts →
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Get a parking permit, join a waitlist, register your vehicle, and more.
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Smart Commuting
Find the best way to get to campus with carpooling, biking, public transit and shuttles. Enjoy free bike parking, car-sharing, EV charging and our Guaranteed Ride Home program—all designed for a convenient eco-friendly commute.
Explore Smart Commuting options at WashU
Learn about Enterprise CarShare
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Join the Active Commuter Hub
WashU Rides
Easily find carpool and bike pool partners, explore transit options and track your savings. Plan trips, post event carpools and log daily travel—all while supporting a greener campus.
Learn more about the program
Motor Assist Program
The WashU Motorist Assist Program offers free services to drivers on the Danforth Campus, including jump-starts, tire inflation and vehicle-unlock assistance. This Service can be requested Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (excluding university holidays), by calling 314-935-5601. Drivers must provide their vehicle’s location, make and color. For assistance outside these hours, local service providers are recommended.
Parking & Transportation FAQS
Is parking free on WashU Danforth Campus?
Parking is not free on the Danforth campus. All parkers on campus must either have a valid parking permit or pay visitor parking when commuting to campus. We have open park operations on campus Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. Parkers can park on campus for free during open park in visitor and unmarked parking spaces.
Where can I purchase a parking permit?
Danforth WashU Community members can purchase their parking permits online at our WashU parking portal
here.
How do I display my parking permit?
Permits must be properly displayed on your vehicle. Hang your hangtag permit from your rearview mirror with no other items disrupting the view of the permit.
Affix sticker permits to the lower passenger side of the vehicle windshield. It must be visible, with no other items disrupting the view of the permit.
How does my parking permit work in a garage?
For parking in RFID-enabled garages, including East End, Danforth University Center, Millbrook and Snow Way, the garage system will read your parking permit and open the gate. In Wallace and Shepley, there is no gate, and the permit must be clearly displayed when parking there.
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