Free Park and Ride Now Available
The pilot program will last through finals week of Spring 2026 and is available to students, faculty, and staff.
Parking and Transportation Services is expanding our complimentary park and ride located at Lot 108 near the state fairgrounds. Weekday parking is available for free between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the Campus Connector conveniently stops just outside the entrance to the lot.
This option will be available for the remainder of the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semester and is being tested to address the significant demand for parking in Minneapolis by offering a convenient way to get to campus as part of our campus transit system.
Lot 108 will be locked to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. All vehicles must be out of the lot before 10 p.m. or be subject to tow and fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel my parking contract to use this park and ride lot?
Yes. Students who cancel existing contracts will not be able to re-register for a parking contract. Staff and faculty who cancel existing contracts may re-register, but will be subject to any facility waitlist.
What about Summer 2026 and beyond?
Should this program be discontinued, students, faculty, and staff needing a parking contract may register for a parking contract using the standard process.
- Students can register on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Staff and faculty can register online, subject to facility waitlists.