MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND PARKING

Harvard Parking Services
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am-5 pm
Wednesday 8 am-7 pm (fall and spring term only)
46 Blackstone Street
Tel: 617-495-3772 Fax: 617-495-9119
Email: parking@harvard.edu
www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation

General Parking Regulations

Harvard University is very well served by public transportation, allowing access to South Station, Logan International Airport, downtown Cambridge and Boston, and most points of interest. In addition to public transportation, bicycling is often the quickest and most direct way to travel in the local area. For information on public transportation and bicycling, including where to purchase new or used bicycles, visit www.commuterchoice.harvard.edu.

Students who bring their vehicles to school are required to register their cars with Parking Services. All vehicles parked on Harvard University property require a valid parking permit. Students who purchase permits are permitted to park only in those areas officially assigned by Parking Services. Students must comply with all University parking regulations. These parking regulations are in effect at all times including nights, weekends, and holidays. All vehicles in violation of University parking regulations are subject to ticketing and/or towing.

On-street Cambridge parking is reserved for city residents with Cambridge vehicle registrations. For more information on resident stickers, please visit the City of Cambridge website at www.ci.cambridge.ma.us or call 617-349-4700.

Undergraduate Parking and Vehicle Registration

Undergraduates living on campus may purchase a permit to park at the One Western Avenue Garage. Commuter parking is also available at the Soldiers Field Garage on a space-available basis. Applications are available to students during Registration in the fall.

In order to register for parking, all students requesting parking must provide the following information:

1. A valid Harvard ID, or a driver's license with proof of University affiliation.
2. Proof of residency (e.g., lease or housing agreement with the student's name and address on it).
3. Vehicle registration, which clearly states the student's, parent's, or spouse's name.

It is the responsibility of the student operating a motor vehicle at the University to inform the Parking Office of any vehicle change or registration change made during the academic year.

For the most current information on parking types and rates, please visit the Parking Services Student website at www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/par_stu.shtml.

All garage occupancy is on a first-come first-serve basis. There are no assigned spaces in the student garages. Priority will be given to students living in Harvard affiliated housing.

Cancellation Procedures and Pro-ration Policies

To effect cancellation and receive a credit, the issued hang tag and access card must be returned to the Parking Office at 3 Bow Street during regular business hours. Failure to return the hang tag and access card will result in accrual of parking fees.

All student yearly parking will be prorated on a monthly basis. Please note that parking hang tags and access cards are non-transferable.

Tickets, Penalties, and Appeals

All vehicles not displaying a valid Harvard University parking permit are subject to ticketing and/or towing without notice and at the owner's risk and expense.

A student will be held responsible for any violation incidental to the operation of the vehicle, no matter who the driver may be. Citations will be issued for the following parking offenses: safety violations, regulatory violations, or violations of accessible parking accommodations.

Anyone wishing to appeal a parking violation must do so in writing within 21 days of receiving the violation notice. Appeals should be sent directly to the Parking Office at 46 Black-stone Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. Checks made payable to Harvard University should be mailed within 21 days of violation notice issue; a late charge will be applied to all violations not paid within that period. Unpaid violations will be added to the student's term bill.

When an unauthorized vehicle is towed, a citation along with a tow fee is accrued. Students whose cars are towed must pick up their claim checks and pay their fines at the Parking Office during normal office hours or at the Harvard University Police Department, 1033 Massachusetts Avenue, after hours.

Motorcycles and Motor Scooters

Under Massachusetts law, motorcycle and motor scooter operators and passengers must wear helmets.

Motorcycles and motor scooters are subject to the same parking regulations as other motor vehicles. These vehicles may not be parked within the House grounds at any time, but may be parked in any parking area designated for motorcycles. Parking permits for motorcycles and motor scooters are available for the academic year. Please visit the Parking Services Student website at www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/par_stu.shtml for the most current motorcycle parking rates.

Accessible Parking

The University Disability Coordinator and Parking Services jointly manage all parking policy and parking requests based on disability. Students with specific needs should contact the Local Disability Coordinator at their school. Students who need contact information for the Local Disability Coordinator for their school may be in touch with the University Disability Coordinator at 617-495-1859 (voice), 617-495-4801 (TTY), or by email at marie_trottier@harvard.edu. The Local Disability Coordinator will request any medical documentation or other verification of disability or injury that may be necessary prior to the authorization of parking or shuttle services. Students who require accessible parking as a reasonable accommodation will not be required to pay more than the yearly student rate for comparable parking types (taking into account hours of access and the nature of the parking facility), regardless of whether such students are assigned to a lot or garage generally reserved for faculty or staff.

Visitor Parking

Visitor permits for selected campus lots may be purchased at the Parking office, 46 Black-stone Street, Cambridge, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. Permits may also be purchased via the On-line Permit Purchase System, at www2.uos.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/permit/purchase.pl. After hours visitors can pay and park at the Harvard Business School. Please visit the Parking Services Visitor website at www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/par_vis.shtml for the most current visitor parking rates. Parking at all visitor lots is issued on a space available basis.

The University assumes no responsibility for damages to any vehicle or its contents for reason of fire, theft, vandalism, or other cause.

For more detailed information and an updated listing of parking policies and availability, please visit our website at www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation.