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=__Old Dominion University Parking Services__=

Old Dominion University, has many different parking lots and garages to meet the needs of students, faculty members, commuting students and also on-campus students with disabilities. Parking at Old Dominion University is controlled by the Office of Parking and Transportation Services who's mission statement is, "To provide high quality parking and transportation services to the University community with a primary focus on sufficient parking, a safe environment, technical innovation, being professional and courteous, and customer service." ([|1])



__**Contents of This Page:**__
 * 1) Office Location
 * 2) Parking Passes
 * 3) Student Commuter Parking
 * 4) Student Residential Parking
 * 5) Faculty Parking
 * 6) Visitor Parking
 * 7) Metered Parking
 * 8) Handicapped Parking
 * 9) Parking for Alternative Vehicles
 * 10) Violations and Fines

**__Location__**
The Office of Parking and Transportation Services is located on 4310 Elkhorn Avenue near the intersection of 43rd street and is built into Parking Garage A.

__**Hours of Operation**__
It's hours are Monday - Thursday 7:45AM - 6:30PM and Friday 7:45AM - 4:00PM during Fall and Spring semesters. The office operates on abbreviated hours Monday - Thursday 7:45AM - 5:00PM and Friday 7:45AM - 4:00PM, during semester breaks and Summer semester ([|1]).

**__Parking Passes__**
Parking passes are required to park in all of ODU's parking garages and lots except for the metered spots and visitor lot. Permits can be bought either by the semester or by the academic year and their prices vary between years. Current parking pass prices can be found at the [|Office of Transportation and Parking Services website]. There are separate decals for faculty, commuter students, and residents. Commuters also have more options, as there is a general commuter parking pass as well as perimeter and evening passes that are offered at a reduced rate. Faculty specific lots are open to drivers with commuting students after 3:45 p.m., however the lot must be labelled as being part of the "Evening Program." Parking passes must be hung on the rear-view mirror with the number facing forward. Lost permits can be replaced for $22 and permits can be sold back to the school at a pro-rated price([|1]). Students with a general commuter parking pass can park in Garages A, B, C, and D, as well as lots 1 and 43. Students with a perimeter parking pass are restricted to Garage C and lots 1 and 43. Garages A, B, and C are often full or very crowded during peak times, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Students with any parking pass can park in many faculty lots after 3:45 p.m.. All parking garages and lots 1, 6, 8, 9, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 31, 38, 43, 44, 49, 57, and 58 are open to all permits from that time until 7:00 a.m. of the next day ([|2]). General information about student commuting can be found here. Resident parking varies on where the student lives on campus. There are three specific designations with corresponding parking areas. These designations are General Residents, Quad Residents, and Village Residents. General residents may park in lots 11, 16, 18, 28, 32, 33, 37, 42, 50, and 56, while village residents may park in lots V1, V2, and V3 ([|3]). Quad residents are restricted to parking garage E. Freshman residents are not allowed to bring their cars on campus. They cannot obtain a resident pass without being granted a waiver or being considered a "non-traditional freshman," meaning he or she is over the age of 21 ([|4]). Faculty parking is located near most of ODU's department buildings and is usable with a valid faculty/staff parking pass. Faculty parking lots are lots 1, 6, 8, 9, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 31, 38, 43, 44, 49, 57, and 58 ([|5]). Short term visitor parking is located on the corner of 49th st. and Hampton blvd.. The first hour is free but every hour after that is $1 and must be paid to the metered stations at the visitor parking lot. Visitors can get long term parking by going to the Office of Parking and Transportation Services and buying a long term visitor pass. This pass costs $7 per business day ([|6]). Metered Parking is located on the first levels of all of ODU's parking garages, in lots 23, 27, and 57, the visitor parking lot, and in the village. Most of these meters have a two hour limit and only take nickels, dimes, and quarters. Vehicles parked in a spot with an expired meter can receive a ticket for every hour it is parked in that spot. Tickets are issued by and payable to ODU's Office of Parking and Transportation Services ([|7]). Parking for the physically handicapped is located throughout the campus and can be used with a valid "Parking for the Disabled" license plate and an ODU parking permit ([|7]). Parking spaces are also provided for Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Bicycles. Designated Motorcycle parking spots are located in Garages A, B, C, and E and in lots 6, 9, 17, 20, 33, and 42; However, a Motorcycle parking pass must be bought to park in these spots. Motorcycle parking passes are offered at a reduced rate at the Office of Parking and Transportation Services. Bicycles and Mopeds must be parked on one of the many bicycle ramps scattered across the campus ([|7]).
 * __Parking Arrangements are Below:__**
 * __Student Commuter Parking__**
 * __Student Residential Parking__**
 * __Faculty Parking__**
 * __Visitor Parking__**
 * __Metered Parking__**
 * __Handicapped Parking__**
 * __Parking for Alternative Vehicles__**

**__Violations and Fines__**
Fines are made payable to ODU's Office of Parking and Transportation Services. The price of fines can range anywhere from $15 to $250. A list of the various violations and their fines are listed on the [|Office of Parking and Transportation Service's website].

Sources: 1:[|ODU - Office of Parking and Transportation Services]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 2:[|ODU - Parking Lots]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 3:[|ODU - Parking Maps]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 4:[|ODU - Freshman Parking Policy]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 5:[|ODU - Faculty/Staff Parking]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 6:[|ODU - Visitor Parking]. Retrieved 2012-03-12. 7:[|ODU - Parking Zones]. Retrieved 2012-03-12.