Whether you are visiting Carnegie Mellon University or regularly commuting for classes, CMU has a number of parking options close to campus.
Plan your visit by exploring the CMU visitor information section. All visitors and guests are subject to P&TS Policies and Procedures.
Please note that the East Campus garage will be open for LEASES AND EVENT ATTENDEES ONLY on the below dates:
February 20th: Creative Arts Opportunity Conference
APRIL DATES: 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, and 24th
Visitor Parking
East Campus Garage
Rates below: Monday through Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Free Parking: Weekdays after 5:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday. OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR LEASE HOLDERS ONLY. GPS Address: 5040 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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30 minutes or less (You exit within 30 min.) |
Free |
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31 min – 1 hour |
5.00 |
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1-3 hours |
7.00 |
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3-5 hours |
9.00 |
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5+ hours |
12.00 |
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Night Rate (begins 5 PM, M-F) |
No charge |
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Weekend |
No charge |
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Lost Ticket |
25.00 |
Dithridge Street Garage: OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR LEASE HOLDERS ONLY
GPS Address: 252 S Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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0-3 hours |
9.00 |
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3-7 hours |
12.00 |
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7+ hours |
16.00 |
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Night Rate (begins at 5 PM, M-F) |
5.00 |
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Weekend |
5.00 |
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Lost Ticket |
25.00 |
Gates Garage: OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR LEASE HOLDERS ONLY.
GPS Address: 409 S. Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Continue right on access road past the CIC Garage.
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1-3 hours |
9.00 |
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3+ hours |
18.00 |
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Night Rate (begins at 5 PM, M-F) |
7.00 |
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Weekend |
7.00 |
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Lost Ticket |
25.00 |
Collaborative Innovation Center
Garage (CIC): OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR LEASE HOLDERS ONLY.
GPS Address: 594-598 Boundary St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. At the entrance, take the ramp to the left.
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0-1 hour |
6.00 |
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1-3 hours |
9.00 |
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3-5 hours |
12.00 |
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5-7 hours |
16.00 |
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7+ hours |
20.00 |
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Lost Ticket |
25.00 |
Parking & Transportation Services Staff Members
Michelle R. Porter, Director
Telephone: 412-268-6278
Brian Burnett, Parking Operations Manager
Telephone: 412-268-6277
Dave Blauth, Transportation Manager - Shuttle/Escort - FMCS
Telephone: 412-268-4212
Julie Stephenson, Accountant & Permit Coordinator
Telephone: 412-268-9049
Sharon Haas, Administrative Coordinator
Telephone: 412-268-2052
Where to Find Us
GPS Address: 5040 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: 412-268-2052 Facsimile: 412-268-7825
Parking Security Officer
After 4:30 PM weekdays & all day weekends:
412-216-2054
Alternative Parking
Metered parking is available on Margaret Morrison Street, Tech Street, and Frew Street.
Rates are for Oakland-Zone 1, 2, 3 or 4. The rates are generally $3.00 per hour. Some rates may change throughout the year, based on meter use in the immediate area.
Motorcycle Parking Locations:
- Zebina Way Lot: 3 spaces (CMU permit required)
- Tepper Quad Garage: 3 spaces, (CMU permit required)
- East Campus Garage: 22 spaces
- College of Fine Arts: 5 (CMU permit required)
Time to Plug In?
CMU electric vehicle charging stations can be found in various locations on campus. There is a four-hour charging limit per vehicle, per day.
Collaborative Innovation Center (CIC) Garage: There are five available charging stations in the ungated portion of the CIC garage, for permit holders only. Simply drive to the right of the entrance of the garage from South Neville Street. The stations are located outside the garage. There are two reserved charging stations for the "Create A Lab", which are not open for the general public to use. In order to avoid parking citations at these charging stations, please remember to charge for only four hours per day; display your CMU permit hang tag.
Dithridge Street Garage: This garage has two charging stations, and if you do not have a current permit for this garage, you would pay for the time you are in the garage charging your car. In order to avoid parking citations at these charging stations, please remember to charge for only four hours per day.
East Campus Garage: There are two charging stations, and if you do not have a current permit for this garage, you would pay for the time you are in the garage charging your car. In order to avoid parking citations at these charging stations, please remember to charge for only four hours per day. Download the app to use the charging stations: Download the ChargePoint APP
Helpful links:
- Carnegie Mellon University Maps, General Parking Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Own your commute: Discover your options with a customized commute report from CommuteInfo.org
- Explore transportation options on the Port Authority website
- P&TS Shuttle & Escort Service