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• Use the employee bus pass (ePass) program. The monthly cost is $35.
• Park in a perimeter lot; save 35% by purchasing a Value permit or paying daily. The monthly rate for Ian Stewart, Lam Circle and Lot 16 is $48.75. The daily rate is $6.50.
• Cycle; the employee eBike purchase program, launched in the summer of 2022, provides zero interest loans for employees wishing to purchase an eBike.
• Use one of the above methods and purchase a Flex25 permit or use Modo/EVO car share for those days when you need a vehicle. The Flex25 permit provides 25 daily uses for a cost of $162.50.

Parking fees at UVic remain lower than the City of 51吃瓜, 51吃瓜 International Airport, other post-secondary institutions and comparable locations.

Parking revenue is used for:

• The day-to-day operation of parking services on campus. Parking services are ancillary and no funds are received from the university to provide this service.
• Sustainable alternatives such as the ePass and UPASS and Bike Loan program. Over $600,000 is contributed annually to support these programs.
• Future infrastructure such as a new parking structure
• Current infrastructure repairs such as line painting and paving
• Maintenance such as lighting, cleaning and snow removal
• Equipment such as parking software, lot lights, vehicles and fee collection equipment
• Other operational costs such as wages and signage

Discounted rates (equal to the cost of a Value permit) will be available for campus community members with a Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities, who require parking close to buildings.

There are currently over 70 accessible parking spaces on campus. These spaces are open to anyone with a valid accessibility permit. For those with temporary medical issues who may not qualify for a parking placard, Temporary Medical Permits are available. Both these permits require a paid parking permit or session. For more information on the Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities:

• Total daily auto driver trips decreased by 2% since 2018 and transit passenger trips decreased by 23%. Likely a result of working from home arrangements and COVID-19.
• Daily cycling trips decreased by 33%. Weather was a significant factor as it was windy and raining during data collection.
• Daily pedestrian trips increased by 12% suggesting it was a preferred mode of travel.
• Comparing the 2018 and 2021 survey, the daily sustainable mode (all modes except auto driver) decreased from 62% to 56% and conversely the daily auto driver mode share increased from 37% to 44%.

Monthly permits can be purchased in person or online, up to three months in advance. When purchasing, select which months within the next three months you wish to purchase. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard or one time payroll deduction (employees onl