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How to Buy a Parking Permit
If you ride transit frequently, Metro offers parking permit options at select stations that can be purchased online. Here’s how it works and how to buy.
Daily Parking Permit
Paying for daily parking is easy and convenient – just follow three simple steps: Park. Pay. Ride.
- Arrive at the station and park your vehicle
- Pay for parking at the on-site kioks, with the Metro Parking mobile app (available through Google Play and the App Store ) or online at ParkAtMetro.net
- Ride transit
To complete this transaction, you will need the following:
- Vehicle license plate number
- TAP card number
- Form of payment
- Parking lot zone number (when paying online or w/Metro Parking app)
Not all stations require daily parking permits so be sure to refer to the Parking Lots by Line to see if your station requires paid daily parking.
Metro Monthly Permit
Metro Monthly Parking Permits are a convenient option for frequent transit riders. Your license plate serves as your permit so the process is easy. Refer to Parking Lots by Line to see if your station offers this option.
Patrons are encouraged to take note of the specified window of time that dedicated spaces for monthly permit holders are enforced. Non-permitted vehicles are sometimes allowed to park in these spaces after peak morning hours provided they vacate the space before 4 am the next morning.
Requirements
- You must be a transit patron.
- You must ride transit a minimum of 10 days per month.
- Vehicle info (make, model, color, license plate number)
- TAP card number
- Valid Visa, MC, AMEX or Discover
CURRENT PERMIT HOLDERS:
If you wish to continue with your permit, please log into your account and ensure that:
- Payment method is up to date
- AutoPay is active
- Vehicle information is correct
Monthly permit cancellations or any questions regarding monthly parking permits should be submitted to metroparking@joesautoparks.com or call 213-223-7038.
Still have questions?
Contact Joe’s Auto Parks at metroparking@joesautoparks.com
Carpool Monthly Permit
Metro encourages carpooling to transit stations. Discount carpool monthly permits are available for carpools of 3 or more transit patrons. Refer to the Parking Lots by Line to see if your station offers this option.
Qualifications
- Each participant of a carpool must ride transit a minimum of 10 days per month
- Each participant must register their vehicle and TAP card number to the permit (only one vehicle is permitted to park at a time)
To sign up for a carpool monthly permit, you will need the following:
- Vehicle information for each participant (vehicle license plate, make, model and color)
- TAP card number for each participant
- Valid form of payment
Monthly Permit Frequently Asked Questions
Can a permit be linked to multiple TAP cards that total usage of 10 days per month?
Only one TAP card can be registered, therefore multiple TAP cards cannot be used for a total usage of 10 days per month.
What if I use more than one TAP card? Will I be able to register more than one card in my monthly parking account?
Only one TAP card can be registered at a time. To manage your TAP card number, along with your personal information, log into your account at metro.net/parking.
How can I update my TAP card on my monthly account?
Log into your account at metro.net/parking and select “Manage Permit.” Once selected, proceed to click “Edit” to edit the TAP card number.
I drive more than one car to the Metro station. How can I make sure that both cars are registered?
Monthly permit accounts allow for two license plates to be registered. Permit holders have the flexibility to change those license plates via their online account, however only one registered vehicle can be parked at a time.
If I am pre-approved for a monthly parking permit at a certain facility, may I switch facilities during this process?
Monthly parking permits are issued for specific facilities and are non-transferable.
How can I cancel my monthly parking permit?
To cancel a monthly parking permit, please email metroparking@joesautoparks.com. Please include the permit number and an effective day of cancellation. Once completed, a confirmation email will be sent.