Parking & Transit Services
Safe. Reliable. Convenient.
The UNL Parking & Transit Services develops and manages all forms of campus parking and bus transit services in a safe and reliable manner. Learn campus parking rules and procedures. Use StarTran buses and campus vans safely and conveniently.
Order Campus Parking Permits Online
Where to Park
Use these available map resources to determine where you may park. An interactive street map is also available for your mobile devices.
View Parking MapsRide a Bus
Convenient inter-campus bus service is available to both faculty/staff and students. Learn how to obtain a UNL/StarTran bus pass and ride a bus today.
Bus Rider's GuideHow to buy a Faculty/Staff permit
Use this buying guide to determine your faculty and staff permit type, cost, and documents to prepare.
Faculty/Staff Purchase GuideVisitor Parking
Visitor parking at select building locations, convenient metered and garage parking options are available. Reciprocal parking for other University of Nebraska campuses and departmental campuses and departmental guest permits are also available.
Visitor ParkingHow To Buy A Student Permit
Use this buying guide to determine your student permit type, cost, and documents to prepare.
Student Purchase GuideAthletic Events Parking
Information, maps, and parking options are available as you attend UNL athletic events. UNL permit holders should note the changes to your parking routine during these athletic events.
Athletic Events ParkingOnline Parking Services
The Online Parking Services allows you to conveniently:
- Order & manage your parking permits
- Register/manage your vehicle information
- Purchase faculty/staff bus pass
- Pay/appeal a parking citation
- Add/edit permit wait list
Passport Parking Payment Mobile App
UNL offers Passport Parking, a pay-by-cell service at UNL-controlled metered parking spaces. With Passport, users securely pay for meter parking with a smart phone app. Users receive reminders and can add time to their meter from anywhere. The city of Lincoln and Omaha have also partnered with Passport to allow you to conveniently pay for city-owned metered parking spots using the same app.
To begin access, users must register online with payment and license plate information and then https://cms.unl.edu/business-and-finance/parking/short-term-options/hourly-parking#Metered-Infodownload the app from your devices app store. Read up more on this convenient mobile app on Hourly Parking.
Carpool Program
UNL offers a Carpool Program that allows at least 2 full time UNL employees to share a vehicle for the price of a regular non-reserve parking permit. This program is part of UNL's effort to be more environmentally friendly by reducing auto emissions. Carpool members also benefits from time and financial-savings. For more information on how to participate, go here.
Important Phone Numbers
- Parking & Transit Services - 402-472-1800
- Bus Transit and Special Events Office - 402-472-8436
- Evening On-call Van Service - 402-326-8807
- Police Department - 402-472-2222
- StarTran Office - 402-441-7185
- Capital Towing Inc.- 402-477-7676