Wayne State University

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Parking and Transportation Services

The Parking and Transportation Services Department has the responsibility to provide well-maintained, safe parking facilities, and transportation for employees, students and visitors. The present parking system is comprised of eight structures and 44 surface lots. The current capacity of parking spaces at Wayne State University is approximately 13,000. The ONECARD/Parking Services office is located in the Welcome Center, Room 257, Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 576-PARK.

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Important Parking Announcements

Shuttle Bus Summer Schedule

Effective May 7, 2012, the shuttle bus will transition to the summer schedule.  There will be one shuttle bus traveling the main campus and medical school routes at half-hour intervals from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except Wayne State University holidays.
 
Summer shuttle hours are effective through August 27, 2012. To board the shuttle, you must show the shuttle driver your WSU OneCard.

Spring/Summer 2012 Parking Permit Updates

Starting Monday, April 9, 2012, students and staff can purchase their Spring/Summer 2012 parking permit online at: online Web purchase.

Please remember due to limited availability we encourage everyone to purchase your assignment on-line early to get the structure of your choice. The amounts are as follows:

  • Student non-premium Facilities $260.00 (Parking Structures 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8)
  • Student premium Facility $340.00 (Parking Structure 6)
  • Faculty non-premium facilities $280.00
  • Faculty premium facilities $360.00
  • 9-month Faculty/Staff

For all new parking customers, there is a one-time non-refundable/non-transferable $20.00 user fee for a new RFID hangtag that will be automatically added to your parking purchase. For example, if you’re requesting student non-premium parking at $260.00, the final cost will be $280.00. The RFID hangtags will be mailed to your shipping address. If you are already in the parking program, your current hangtag will be updated.

The Campus Alternative Transportation Map

Have you ever been stumped trying to find a bike rack near your lecture or a bus stop around Wayne State? The Campus Alternative Transportation Map is a new tool for anyone living in Midtown who uses multiple forms of transit. Visit the map at www.catmap.wayne.edu for help navigating the neighborhood’s options. Bike racks, bus routes, campus shuttle routes, and WSU parking are illustrated, along with WSU retailers and businesses accepting OneCard. Whether you’re looking for DDOT, the Midtown Connection Shuttle, SMART, or a place to park your ride, visit www.catmap.wayne.edu to start your trip!