Parking News and Updates

*Start Planning Now: RTD Projects to Disrupt Most Public Transportation to Campus from May-September*

Refreshed Parking Pillars Project

The Auraria Campus parking lot entrance pillars are getting a refreshed look. The pillars are being stripped and re-painted to match the coordinating lot pricing structures. For example, if someone is parking in a silver-priced lot, they will notice the pillar will be painted silver. The pillars will include updated wayfinding features with lot names, maps, and location information. This is a fast-moving project, and the bronze and silver lot pillars have already been painted. Those lots are just awaiting the completion of the lot names to be added. There will be temporary signage showing the lot names of lots where the entrance pillar is undergoing work. The anticipated project completion date for all pillars is May 1.

New Parking System

Auraria Parking and Transportation has implemented a new parking system!  Please use this link to register for a customer account, where you can purchase permits and passport, pay citations, and manage your parking on the Auraria Campus!

Parking Kiosk Upgrades 

Upgrades to pay station will include improvements: 

• Touchscreen capabilities 
• Touchscreen that allows for operational updates 
• Interaction with permitting system and enforcement
• Options for Tap-to-Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Each paystation has a new process for using coupons and registrations. More information can be found HERE

Annual Parking Rate Increase

Parking Rate Adjustment Effective July 1, 2023

Effective July 1, 2023, daily fee parking rates will increase $0.25. The Auraria Board of Directors approved a three-year rate structure at their March 30, 2022 board meeting to ensure a stable revenue stream for the campus programs and operations supported by the parking auxiliary enterprise. The three-year rate structure included a rate adjustment to the daily parking fee of $0.25 for July 1, 2022, July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024.

New Monthly Rates for Payroll Deduction

• 7th Street Garage | $153 per month
• Juniper Lot | $120 per month
• Maple Lot | $153 per month
• Bronze Passport | $79 per month
• Silver Passport | $110 per month
• Gold Passport | $141 per month
• Accessible Permit | $110 per month

If You Choose to Continue Participation in the Parking Payroll Deduction Program

• No action is required. The new parking rates will take effect June 30, 2023 and be reflected in your payroll deduction.
• If you choose not to continue with the parking payroll deduction program please contact the Parking & Transportation Services Office at 303-556-2003.

Register Your Vehicle

STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF
Students, faculty and staff need to register their vehicle using their Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the general public nights and weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle.  *Please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system once you register your vehicle(s).

Learn More and Register Your Vehicle »

Parking & Transportation Services
303-556-2003 | ahec_parking@ahec.edu
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor
Denver, CO 80204

Office Hours
Monday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.–Noon
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

The Parking and Transportation Services website is a convenient resource to manage many of your campus parking needs quickly and efficiently online including, registering your vehicle, purchasing a parking passport or parking permit, and paying or appealing or citation.