Park and Ride

Whether you're interested in saving money on gas and parking, reducing traffic congestion, or enjoying a stress-free ride into town, our Park and Ride lots offer a solution for your commuting neds.

Chapel Hill Transit Park and Ride Lot Fees

  • Daily Rate: $2 (meter or Parkmobile)
  • Monthly Permit Rate: $21
  • Annual Permit Rate: $250

Purchase Your Permit

It will take about 5-10 business days for your permit to come in the mail. During this time a receipt will not be accepted as a permit substitute. Please display a valid permit to avoid being ticketed.

To request a refund please contact CHT Customer Service (919) 969-4901. All requests will be reviewed and any refunds issued will be pro-rated.

CHT Park and Ride Permits

CHT Park and Ride Permits are valid at the following locations.

Lot Parkmobile Zone Location Served By
Eubanks Road 8801 On Eubanks Rd, 1/2 mile west of MLK Jr Blvd NS Route(PDF, 2MB)
CRX (GoTriangle)
Jones Ferry 8802 Just south of Old Fayetteville Rd and Jones Ferry Rd CM Route(PDF, 2MB)
F Route(PDF, 2MB)
JFX Route(PDF, 2MB)
Southern Village 8804 Just off 15-501 South NS Route(PDF, 2MB)

UNC Employees and Students

UNC park and ride permits will be honored in Town lots, however, Town Permits are not valid at UNC Park and Ride lots. For parking options at UNC P&R lots please contact the Commuter Alternative Program Office at 919-962-3951.

CAP membership and a UNC Park and Ride permit are required for the lots listed in the table below. For more information, please visit UNC Transportation & Parking website.

Lot Location Served By
Friday Center Located off Friday Center Dr and NC 54 FCX Route(PDF, 2MB)
MLK Jr Blvd 725 MLK Jr. Blvd G Route(PDF, 2MB)
NS Route(PDF, 2MB)
T Route(PDF, 2MB)
Friday Center South Located off Friday Center Dr and NC 54 S Route(PDF, 2MB)
Chatham County Off 15-501 near Old Lystra CCX Route(PDF, 2MB)

GoTriangle Commuters

GoTriangle provides parking permits for customers of the CRX route parking at Eubanks. Customers should contact the Call Center (919.485.7433) and GoTriangle staff will assist customers with obtaining a parking permit.

Apply for a Parking Permit

Contact Us

  • CHT Customer Service: 919-969-4900
  • Park and Ride Meters: 919-968-2804
  • Parkmobile: 877-727-5457

Can I park overnight?

No. See hours below for when a you need a permit.

 

When do I need to pay or have a permit displayed?

Monday – Friday, 4:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

Do I need a permit to use the $2 daily parking option?

No, just pay for your space number at the pay station.  You don't need to display a receipt.

  • To pay with coins:  Enter your space number and add coins (total $2)
  • To pay with credit/debit card: Enter your space number, press OK, and swipe your card. 

 

What do I do if the pay station is not working?

Please call 919-968-2804 to report the issue. Leave a voicemail with parking lot, space number and vehicle information.

 

How do monthly permits work?

Monthly permit are activated by scratching off MONTH, DATE, and YEAR of the parking period. Once cell in each category (day, month, year) should be scratched off. Failure to properly activate your permit may result in parking tickets. Do not activate other permits prior to using them. Example: If you scratch off August 15, 2015, your monthly permit is valid until September 14, 2015. On September 15, 2015, activate your new monthly permit.

 

How do annual permits work?

Annual permits are validated with an expiration date when they are mailed to the customers. The expiration date is 1 year and 1 week from the postmarked date. One additional week was added to allow time for delivery. For example, if your permit was mailed on September 1, 2015 it will be validated with an expiration date of September 7, 2016.

 

How will I get my permit after I purchase it online?

Your permit will be mailed to you.

 

How long will it take to receive my permit in the mail?

It takes about 5-10 business days.

What lots does a new fee apply to?

Eubanks, Southern Village and Jones Ferry Park and Ride Lots.

 

Will UNC Park and Ride permits be accepted at the Town Park and Ride lots?

Yes.

I'm a GoTriangle customer, do I qualify for a free permit?

GoTriangle provides free parking permits for customers of the CRX route parking at Eubanks P&R who have a valid GoPass through Raleigh employer or university, a valid 31-day Pass or a $25 Stored Value Card.To apply,click here.

 

Do I need to pay if I use the lots to go to a sporting game by taking Tar Heel Express?

Park and Ride permits will not need to be displayed during Tar Heel events.

 

How do I pay for daily parking?

The daily rate is $2. Pay stations will be installed at the lots.

Do I need a permit if I walk or bike to a Park and Ride lot?

No.

How do I appeal a parking ticket?

Please follow the procedure postedhere.

 

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