Parking Procedures

Carpooling Services & Benefits

Administration, Parking  |  Approved January 13, 2016

Purpose

Register for carpooling benefits.

Applicability

Faculty and staff at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeking carpooling services from the UMB Parking and Transportation Services.

 

Instructions

UMB Carpool Program

1. Develop a carpool.
   1. Review rules on UM Commuter program including but not limited to:
      1. Each carpool at least four times per week;
      2. Carpools should comprise of 3 or more riders; and
      3. Share one parking permit with a designated drive (participants may share driving responsibilities).
   2. To find someone to carpool with, visit the RideShare website.
2. Applications can be submitted to the Cashier’s Office. You can start a new Carpool of join an existing Carpool
3. All the participants must return their parking permits to the Cashier's Office at SMC Campus Center Lower Level, in order for the designated driver to receive the carpool permit and access card for the group.

Student Carpool

1. The authorized vehicle may then park in the Carpool Zone located on fourth level Lexington Garage.
   1. When the garage attendant sees 2 or more individuals in the car they will issue passes which coincide with the daily Lexington St. Garage ticket.
   2. Student will receive part of the carpool pass, parking ambassador will keep the remaining half.
   3. Passes  are to be displayed on the driver’s dashboard.
   4. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
2. If you have questions or concerns, contact the parking cashiers office at 410-706-5518.

ZipCar (Service is not operated by UMB)

1. Register as a member through the UMB ZipCar website.  
2. Reserve a car online or by phone. Vehicles are parked in reserved spaces Lexington St. Garage.
3. Use Zipcard to enter the car and follow all agreed upon ZipCar terms.
4. Use parking access credential to exit and enter the garage. Do not remove parking access credential.

RideShare

1. Sign up through the RideShare website. To register and login, must use UMID and password.
2. If applicant is not an employee paid through UMB or a register student, then the user must be added to the System as an affiliate. Contact CITS for additional support.