Mason Parking & Transportation

Amplify! Festive fall celebration, 9/27 11am-2pm, Merten Lawn. Mason Police leading a safety ride at noon from Merten Hall Parking Lot. Bring your bike, scooter, or skateboard and join them! https://obs.gmu.edu/amplify/

This is why one should never stop, drop off or pick up in the fire lane by Sandy Creek transit center. Use short term areas for drop off and pick up

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From our colleagues at OmniRide in Prince William County:

Car Free Day is Thursday, September 22nd, and what better way to participate and learn about the transportation options, infrastructure and resources in Prince William County, than by playing BINGO? Play for a chance to win a Historic Manassas Inc. gift card or an OmniRide gift bag*. Download the PDF and start playing today!!

BINGO card found here:https://www.omniride.com/omniride/assets/File/car-free-day/Car-Free-Day_2022_Interactive-Bingo-Card_08-31-22.pdf

*There will be 2 gift card and 3 gift bag winners. Prizes will be mailed to the winners after they have been contacted.

Please see below for more information on regional Car Free Day promotions from Commuter Connections and the opportunity to win more prizes.

Drop Your Car Keys for a Day!

Bicycle, Bus, Carpool/Vanpool (Car-Lite), Scooter, Telework, Train, or Walk/Run

Take the pledge, even if you’re already car free.

Car Free Day is a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel; meaning ways to get around other than driving alone by car. Commuter Connections hosts Car Free Day in the Washington, DC region to bring awareness to the benefits of travel options such as transit, bicycling and walking; and also telework for people who can work from home. Carpooling and vanpooling count too, we call that “car-lite” since they are both lighter on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car.

Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Using more sustainable ways to get around helps reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion. The more people who travel using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools and vanpools, the fewer pollutants are released into the atmosphere.

CHOOSE THE TRAVEL METHOD THAT FITS YOUR MOBILITY BEST, AND …….

Take the Pledge!
All are welcome to take the Car Free Day pledge whether you’re a Washington DC area resident, commuter, or student. Once you take the Online Pledge, we will automatically enter you into a raffle for all sorts of great prizes. Link to the Pledge can be found on the OmniRide BINGO card.

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Limited number of Shenandoah student, Mason Pond student, Rappahannock student, General Resident Lite and Lot R permits available for purchase or upgrade in the parking office only. If wanting to upgrade, bring your existing permit to swap and you will pay the difference in price.

Eating at the Globe dining hall in the Global Center? There is now one hour parking to the side of the Global Center next to Lot K.

A gentle reminder that there is greatly reduced shuttle service on the Labor Day holiday, 9/5. Please see https://transportation.gmu.edu/mason-shuttles-service-on-labor-day-weekend/ for details.

For Month, we encourage you to switch to public transport. Taking the bus or metro will reduce your individual emissions, improve , and give you some free time to read a book or listen to a podcast.

Virginia Railway Express service is free in September 2022! No ticket needed to make your commute or take a daytrip into D.C. Learn more about at www.vre.org

Parking and Transportation at the Get Connected Fair. Our friends with CUE, (who is giving away free helmets) and who has giveaways have joined us on the SUB 1 quad.

The Mason shuttle stop at the RAC is closed today and buses will stop at the Global Center instead to accommodate the Rockin With event tonight from 5-7pm.

Merten Lot is closed for IVth Night

Mason Commutes

Carpool to School! Share the ride to campus. See who might live in your general area and be coming to campus at similar times. The more people who create an account, the more robust the site will quickly become. Create an account at http://www.masoncommutes.com.

Mason Commutes Carpool, RideMatching, RideShare, Car Share

Visitor rates and payment options for parking at the SciTech Campus.

Hylton Lot Campus as construction of the new Life Sciences and Engineering Building is beginning.

For deck permit owners(except Shenandoah), make sure to use the QR code at the top left of your permit receipt for gate access.

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Do you know about the Carpool Zones in Lot A and Rappahannock Deck? Preferred parking for carpoolers!

The Carpool Zone Program allows you to informally carpool to Mason and park in the designated areas within Lot A or Rappahannock Parking Deck. No forms to complete. Just arrive at the Fairfax campus Monday – Friday, between 7:00 am – 11:00 am.

How It Works

Non-resident students, faculty, and staff are eligible for Carpool Zone.
Arrive at the Fairfax campus Monday – Friday, between 7:00 am and 11:00 am.
General Permit: Have two people in your vehicle when you arrive.
Display your parking lot parking permit on your rearview mirror.
Park in the designated section of Lot A or Rappahannock Parking Deck.

https://transportation.gmu.edu/transportation-services/carpool-programs/

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Carpool to school! Find or share a ride at the new masoncommutes.com! You will have to log in with your Mason authentication before getting to the site. From there you can post rides and find carpool matches.

Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester - Parking and Transportation

Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester

As the Fall 2022 semester approaches, Mason students, faculty and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases during the first few weeks of the semester. The following campus parking and transportation guide will help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.

A valid parking permit is required to park outside of visitor areas. Semester and short-term permits may be purchased online at parking.gmu.edu. Information about permit sales is posted on the Parking and Transportation website.

During the first few weeks of the semester, we suggest allowing an extra 30-45 minutes to arrive on campus. The Fairfax Campus has more than enough spaces to accommodate all vehicles. However, many General parking permit areas fill at peak class times.

A new ridesharing program called Mason Commutes is now available to help the Mason community find and share rides and to find carpool partners.

At times during the morning, late afternoon, and early evenings, campus police cadets will direct traffic around campus. Please be alert and follow the cadets’ directions.

Below is information about parking, shuttles, alternative transportation options, construction, and finding parking and transportation information.

Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester - Parking and Transportation Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester As the Fall 2022 semester approaches, Mason students, faculty and staff are reminded […]

Rappahannock Deck student permits now sold out in addition to Mason Pond student, Shenandoah Deck student, Lot I, Lot J, Lot R, and Lots M/P permits. Still plenty of General and West Campus permits available.

If you don’t have a semester permit, there are several short term options including daily permits, hourly parking in the visitor sections of the garages, and payment options for daily parking in Lots L,K, M,O,P(Field House) as well as West Campus and at the SciTech Campus. https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking/

For parking deck/garage permit holders, besides the QR code we have emailed you about to use for access in and out, you can also use the barcode printed at the top of your hangtag permit for garage access.

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If you have a garage/deck permit and can’t find your new QR code form your parking permit receipt or the emails we sent, here are step by step instructions:

Retrieving Your QR Code

Please enter parking.gmu.edu in your web browser
Please click on Buy A Permit
Please click on Manage My Account
Please click on Students & Faculty/Staff
Please sign in using your Mason Net ID & Mason email password
Your Account Information will pop up
Click on the Permits drop down at the top of your Account Information page
Click on View Your Permits
Click on your Active/Current parking permit
Please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Print Permit
Please print out your permit with your QR code. We recommend saving your QR code to your phone so you can use your phone to display your QR code to enter & exit your reserved parking area – the same as you do with a boarding pass at the airport.

Parking Services - Parking and Transportation Fall Parking Permits Available for Purchase Online after August 1. See permit options and rates.

Lot R permits are now sold out along with Lot I, Lot J, Lots M/P, Mason Pond Deck student and Shenandoah Deck student permits.

Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester - Parking and Transportation

Parking and Traffic Advisory: Transportation Updates for the Fall Semester-

Below is information about parking, shuttles, alternative transportation options, construction, and finding parking and transportation information.

https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking-and-traffic-advisory-transportation-updates-for-the-fall-semester/

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The freshmen move in Day 1.

Lot M/P permits now sold out in addition to Lot I, Lot J, Mason Pond student and Shenandoah student permits being sold out.

Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, August 17-21 - Parking and Transportation

Tomorrow starts move in for . No general permit parking on levels 1/3 of Rappahannock Deck Wed-Sun. Reserved permits can access upper levels. Must enter/exit deck off Univ Dr ONLY as Patriot Cir closed in front.

https://transportation.gmu.edu/parking-and-traffic-alert-housing-move-in-august-17-21/

Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, August 17-21 - Parking and Transportation Several parking and traffic closures will occur on the Fairfax Campus from Aug. 17–21 to accommodate the move-in of nearly 6000 residential students. […]

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Lot I reserved permits now sold out along with Lot J, Mason Pond student and Shenandoah student permits. Still many other options-buy today at parking.GMU.edu.

Parking Services - Parking and Transportation Fall Parking Permits Available for Purchase Online after August 1. See permit options and rates.

For parking deck permit holders, scan your access card or QR code at the new permit gate entrances. For Mason Pond Deck as of now, you must use the QR code as the old access cards are no longer valid.

Mason Pond student deck passes are sold out.

Lot R permits for Liberty/Potomac residents are now available online.

Student general permits are now available online. Thank you for your patience. Don’t forget you can print out a temp permit to use immediately.

Temporary issue with general permits being available but as there are thousands to sell, there is no rush. Also an issue with Lot R permits. Please check back during working hours as we hope to have issue resolved by then.

Fall 2022 Parking and Transportation Updates and Permit Sales - Parking and Transportation

Parking permits on sale beginning 8/1/22 online. For info on permit options, pricing and how to purchase, read the permit sales announcement at: https://transportation.gmu.edu/fall-2022-parking-and-transportation-updates-and-permit-sales/

Fall 2022 Parking and Transportation Updates and Permit Sales - Parking and Transportation Fall 2022 Parking and Transportation Updates and Permit Sales Fall 2022 semester parking permits will go on sale ONLINE ONLY on Monday, August 1, at […]

Peterson and Rogers(Subway) parking lots closed today for paving.

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2022-07/parking-lot-paving-and-maintenance-fairfax-campus-july-2022

Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022

Around Mason
Parking lot paving and maintenance
Parking lot paving and repairs that will continue through July 30, including:
July 12: Buchanan Hall Lot and RAC Parking Lot will be closed. Disabled parking in front of the RAC will be closed, patrons may park at the Aquatic and Fitness Center or Mason Pond Drive.
July 13–14: Finley Lot and Thompson Hall loading dock will be closed.
July 15: Peterson Hall Lot and Rogers Lot (in front of Subway) will be closed. See more closures

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2022-07/parking-lot-paving-and-maintenance-fairfax-campus-july-2022

Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022 Parking lots around the Fairfax Campus will undergo paving and repairs from July 11–30, weather permitting.

Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022

Parking lots around George Mason University's Fairfax Campus will undergo paving and repairs from July 11–30. The following schedule is subject to change, based on weather and conditions: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2022-07/parking-lot-paving-and-maintenance-fairfax-campus-july-2022

July 11: Fenwick Library Loading Dock and Tallwood (on Roberts Road) will be closed.
July 12: Buchanan Hall Lot and RAC Parking Lot will be closed. Disabled parking in front of the RAC will be closed, but patrons may use the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Alternate disabled parking will be located on Mason Pond Drive.
July 13–14: Finley Lot and Thompson Hall Loading Dock will be closed.
July 15: Peterson Hall Lot and Rogers Lot (in front of Subway) will be closed.
July 18–26: West Campus Lot will be closed.
July 22: Police and Safety Headquarters Lot will be closed.
July 27–30: Lot L will be closed.

Parking Lot Paving and Maintenance on Fairfax Campus: July 2022 Parking lots around the Fairfax Campus will undergo paving and repairs from July 11–30, weather permitting.

How many people have a job with a view like this?
A beautiful start to a beautiful day!
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New shuttle stops added on Gunston Mason and Fairfax-Mason Sq(Arlington) shuttle routes. Find out more: https://transportation.gmu.edu/news/shuttle/

New location on Fairfax Dr in front of Van Metre Hall. The station has been moved here from the Plaza with construction closing off part of the Plaza.

Please don’t jaywalk like this fella! But be careful with the wildlife we do have around!

While the equipment is being replaced in Mason Pond deck, the only way to pay for visitor parking is via . Validations and credit card can be used in Shenandoah and Rappahannock Deck visitor areas.

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A gentle reminder that there is no Mason Shuttles service on Mon, 6/20 in observance of Juneteenth. Shuttle info is available at shuttle.gmu.edu

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Van Metre Garage Upgrades

New parking equipment is being installed in the Van Metre Hall Garage. The new parking equipment will utilize barcode validations which will be available through the Mason Square (Arlington) Parking Services Office. For those of you who have the previously issued white magnetic stripe validations, we will need to swap out these magnetic stripe validations that look like a parking ticket, for the new barcode validations.

In order to facilitate this swap to the new barcode validations, please contact us with the number of magnetic stripe validations you have in your possession broken down by validation type (one hour, two hours, etc.). We will then print out the corresponding barcode validations and schedule a time to make the exchange.

We expect the new parking equipment to be functional by June 13 when the parking gates will be operational and visitor parking will once again be charged for by credit card or with the new validations. Information to permit holders will be sent separately about using a new access device and/or barcode.

Please contact the Mason Square (Arlington) parking team at [email protected], (703)993-8146 or (703)993-7007.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Mason Pond Deck Visitor Section Only Accepting ParkMobile for Payment During June

https://transportation.gmu.edu/mason-pond-deck-visitor-section-only-accepting-parkmobile-for-payment-during-june/

Through the month of June, the Mason Pond Deck will be undergoing a parking equipment replacement upgrade. For those using visitor validations, the new equipment once active by the end of June or early July will only be compatible with new printed validation barcodes which will be available at the Parking Services Office once a validation request has been completed. We will provide more information on how to swap the old validations you have purchased for the new barcode validations.

While the technology upgrades are being implemented this month, the visitor gates in Mason Pond Deck will be raised. The ONLY way in which one can pay for visitor parking is by utilizing the ParkMobile app. No validations can be used at Mason Pond Deck until the new equipment is functional. Once the new equipment is operational, visitors can use validations which your department have purchased or obtained by swapping out the old ones, or Visa and Mastercard at the pay stations and exit gates as before.

Meanwhile, your guests are welcome to park at the Shenandoah visitor section and use your existing white chaser ticket validations if you are intending to pay for their parking fees. Any white chaser ticket validations can be brought in to our office for replacement once printed barcodes to be used at Mason Pond once they are available. At some point in late summer, the Shenandoah visitor equipment and gates will be removed and there will be new parking pay stations which function like the ones in Rappahannock Deck, utilizing a validation code instead of the white chaser tickets. We will be in touch once we have more information about that process.

If you are a participant in our EV Charging Station program, you are welcome to park and charge your vehicle at the Mason Pond Charging Stations with your white chaser ticket ready to turn in to us upon exit. We apologize for the inconvenience.