Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycle Parking Information

All motorcycles require a parking permit:

• Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• All hours, every day, in all residence halls and staff lots.
• Permits are available for summer sessions and the regular academic year.
• Permits are not valid in the Memorial Union Ramp.
• View permit prices

Faculty/Staff

• Faculty and staff can add a motorcycle to their Reserve, General Staff, or Ames Lab parking permit.
• There is no additional charge.
• Must still park in designated motorcycle areas.

Motorcycle Parking Areas

Designated Motorcycle Stalls

• Smaller parking spaces labeled with a “Motorcycle Parking” sign.

Odd-Shaped Hatched Areas

• Found at the ends of parking rows or along some roads.
• Some areas may not allow motorcycle parking, and will be marked with “No Parking” signs or painted on the ground.

Designated Areas

• View the Parking Map and look for teal-colored areas to view designated motorcycle parking.

Motorcycle Parking Restrictions

Areas Where Motorcycles Are Not Allowed

• Certain Hatched Areas: Near medical stalls or walkways.
• Regular Vehicle Stalls
  • Motorcycles cannot park in regular vehicle stalls from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM in campus lots.
  • Exception: If the motorcycle is parked in a metered or pay-by-stall space, and the space is paid for.
  • After 5:30 PM, motorcycles can park in regular vehicle stalls in campus lots.
• Bike Racks
  • Motorcycles cannot park in bike racks (these are for bicycles only).

Residence Hall Lots

• Motorcycles are never allowed in vehicle stalls in lots enforced all hours, all days, such as residence hall lots.