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Parking, transit, and other service changes for summer 2026

Transit service will be reduced, but additional parking access will be available for core faculty/staff permit holders.

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Eisenhower Deck to Add Hourly Visitor Parking This Summer

The addition of hourly parking is intended to better serve campus visitors who need short-term parking near central academic, administrative, and residence hall destinations.

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Sean Howard named new fleet services manager

A Penn State graduate with a degree in Integrative Arts, Sean spent 16 years at Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), where he managed transportation operations and worked closely with a large team of operators to deliver safe and reliable public transit.

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Summer 2026 student parking registration begins May 4

All students, regardless of semester standing, are eligible to register for summer parking. Graduate students not enrolled in classes are also eligible to purchase a student parking permit.

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Reminder: University Park employee, student parking rates to increase for the 2026-2027 academic year

Parking revenue is used to provide various campus transportation programs and services, to include campus transit, the RIDEpass reduced-fare mass transit pass program for employees and graduate students, campus bicycle facilities, and the Spin E-Bike Share Program.

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Transportation Services announces reduced capacity for Lot 83 parking beginning this summer

Off-campus student overnight storage parking will be reduced by approximately 20%.

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Bicycle Registration and Regulations at Penn State

All bicycles operated or stored on campus must be registered and must display a valid registration sticker.

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Fleet Management Organization to improve vehicle oversight and efficiency  

A new initiative, led by Transportation Services, will consolidate and streamline policy and procedures for University-owned vehicles across all campuses .

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Chris Robinson named new sustainable transportation program manager

A Penn State graduate with a master's degree in public administration, Chris most recently served as administrative support coordinator for the Transportation Services Office.

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Ian Marshall named new fleet vehicle manager

A Penn State graduate, Ian most recently served as housing services coordinator for Penn State, where he managed various billing and financial processes.