UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Transportation Services has announced changes to campus parking, transit service, and office hours during the University's winter break.
General parking
Friday, Dec. 17, at noon to Sunday, Jan. 2
- Weekend parking regulations will be in effect, which means that faculty/staff and student permit holders may park throughout the day in all areas normally available to them during evening/weekend hours. This will take effect at noon Friday, Dec. 17.
- Visitor parking will be available in the East, HUB, Nittany and West decks at no charge from noon Friday, Dec. 17, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2.
- Overnight restrictions between 2 and 4 a.m. for the Commuter lots will remain in effect, and all reserved parking spaces such as ADA, service/delivery, etc. will remain reserved.
Monday, Dec. 20, to Friday, Jan. 7
- Core faculty/staff permits (Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Silver, Yellow) will be valid for parking at the following resident student parking areas: Brown 11 (White Course Apartments), Lot 22 (Eastview Terrace), Lot 81 (South/Pollock Halls), and Lot 82 (East Halls).
- Faculty/staff Commuter and Evening/Weekend permit holders who wish to gain this additional parking access must visit the Transportation Services Office to purchase a core upgrade permit.
Event parking
- For the men's basketball games on Wednesday, Dec. 29, and Sunday, Jan. 2; the women's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 30; and the men's hockey games on Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1, fans without a valid Penn State permit or who have not prepaid through ParkMobile by the night before each event will be required to pay the $10 day-of-event parking fee using the ParkMobile app (zone no. 95112) or one of the in-lot pay stations at Jordan East, Stadium West and Porter North.
- Click here to view prepaid parking options for upcoming athletic events.
Department vehicle parking
- Departments are asked to relocate University vehicles parked in surface parking areas to one of the campus parking decks during the winter break period.
- If snowfall occurs over the break, parking these vehicles in the decks assists crews responsible for snow removal and surface treatment and ensures that vehicles are clear and available for use when needed.
CATABUS service schedule
Saturday, Dec. 18
- Reduced service.
Sunday, Dec. 19
- No service.
Monday, Dec. 20, to Thursday, Dec. 23
- Reduced service.
Friday, Dec. 24, to Sunday, Jan. 2
- No service.
Monday, Jan. 3, to Saturday, Jan. 8
- Reduced service.
Sunday Penn State blue bus Blue Loop service has ended for the fall semester.
Visit catabus.com for more information on CATA's service schedule.
Campus Shuttle service
Monday, Dec. 13, to Friday, Dec. 17
- No Campus Shuttle via Beaver Avenue service.
- Campus Shuttle via College Avenue service ends at noon Friday, Dec. 17.
Monday, Dec. 20, to Friday, Dec. 31
- No service.
Monday, Jan. 3, to Friday, Jan. 7
- No Campus Shuttle via Beaver Avenue service.
- Regular Campus Shuttle via College Avenue service returns Monday, Jan. 3.
Campus Shuttle via Beaver Avenue service resumes Monday, Jan. 10.
Click here for Campus Shuttle schedule information.
Hershey Shuttle service
Monday, Dec. 13, to Friday, Dec. 17
- Regular service.
Monday, Dec. 20, to Friday, Dec. 31
- No service.
Hershey Shuttle service returns Monday, Jan. 3.
Transportation Services Office and Fleet Operations hours
Thursday, Dec. 16
Transportation Services Office closed 9 to 11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 17
Transportation Services Office will close at 11:45 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 20, to Friday, Dec. 31
- Transportation Services Office closed.
- Fleet Operations closed — no vehicle pickup or fueling available.
Both offices will reopen with regular hours on Monday, Jan. 3.
Bike Den hours
Monday, Dec. 20, to Friday, Dec. 31
- Closed.
The Bike Den will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 4, and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5:45 p.m. during the spring semester.
Spin E-Bike Share Program
Spin bikes will remain available for use during winter break, but the free late-night and Sunday rides will end for the fall semester on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Contact information
Transportation Services Office:
814-865-1436
parking@psu.edu
Fleet Operations:
814-865-7571
fleet@psu.edu
Bike Den/Spin E-Bike Share Program:
CATA:
814-238-2282
cata@catabus.com
