Alternative Parking and Commuting Options

STUDENT CARPOOL PERMITS

Students who qualify for a valid carpool are guaranteed parking at a discounted rate provided they apply by the posted deadline. All carpool members must ride together at least three days per week, Monday through Friday, and must live in areas that facilitate a logical commute pattern. Carpool applications must be submitted together (stapled) by mail or in person.  Carpool permits are assigned on a semester basis and are not renewable—new applications are required each semester. Need assistance in forming carpools? The law school provides a secure site on-line where law students may exchange information; contacts and arrangements are the responsibility of the individual student.

NIGHT PERMITS

Night permits are available on a quarterly or annual basis. The permit is valid from 4:30 pm until 7:00 am Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends and university holidays.

PARKING SERVICES APPEAL FORM

Students admitted after the July 5^th parking application deadline should apply for a parking permit by submitting an appeal no later than August 31, 2012.  Submit the parking appeal form along with a completed parking application and a copy of your letter of admission and other required supporting documents to Parking Services for consideration. Appeals will be considered through the deadline until space is no longer available.

DISABLED STUDENT PARKING

Disabled students with or without valid DMV placards should contact the Office of Students with Disabilities at (310) 825-1501 to request parking.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

UCLA is located at the center of an extensive network of public transportation and many law students do take the bus to school.  Remember, UCLA Transportation subsidizes each Big Blue Bus and Culver CityBus trip you take – check out the FLASHPASS option! The bus lines that stop in the vicinity include:

VANPOOLING AT UCLA

Vanpools are based on a very simple principle: assemble a group of people who are all coming to UCLA and/or Westwood from the same community and transport them together in a deluxe UCLA van. Vanpools normally operate weekdays, traveling between a common pick-up location (where you may leave your car) and the UCLA campus/Westwood. UCLA Vanpools are spacious, ranging in size from 9-11 passengers, and all are equipped with air-conditioning, plush reclining seats, and reading lights. Vanpool Drivers are responsible for ensuring the ongoing operation of each vanpool. UCLA Vanpools utilize volunteers who, in exchange for a free commute, accept responsibility for driving and administering the van. There are many benefits to commuting by vanpool, ranging from financial savings to air quality benefits. By not driving alone to campus each day you are able to save money on gas, maintenance, insurance, and parking. Your car will also last longer thanks to the reduced miles you put on it. Throughout the region, incentives are often offered to vanpoolers, including direct financial incentives and fare rebates. Check with our office for any current programs from your community.  Vanpool riders are able to sit back, relax, and perhaps catch-up on work or sleep while commuting. Passengers often comment on the reduced stress and increased productivity that vanpooling allows. Add to that the great benefit to our environment the removal of vehicle emissions represent, and you have a wonderful way to beat the commute.

CAMPUS CAR SHARING PROGRAM

UCLA Transportation has teamed up with Zipcar, the nation's largest provider of car sharing services, to give Bruin students, staff and faculty access to vehicles parked all around campus for mobility when you need it. Pay only for the hours you use—and the hourly fee covers the cost of the car, mileage, insurance, parking, gas and maintenance.

OTHER PARKING OPTIONS

Street parking is available on some streets surrounding campus and in Westwood Village, on a very limited, strictly regulated first-come, first-serve basis.  When utilizing street parking be sure to observe all parking regulations.

PARKING AREAS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

(Subject to Change.  Please call the garage to confirm.)

UCLA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

UCLA is a large, complex educational institution, comparable to a small city. Knowing your transportation options can make it easier for you to take advantage of all that UCLA has to offer.