A staggered set of signup dates will open Feb. 19 for University of Oregon employees who want renew or purchase parking permits for spring term.

Employees who drive to the Eugene campus can purchase a spring academic term parking permit online. Parking lots are divided into 10 zones by location, and permits are offered at three different price points.

Current winter permit holders can renew starting Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. During a "swap week" starting Feb. 26, permit holders who have not renewed their permit have the option to purchase a permit for any available parking zone. Sales to employees who currently do not hold a permit start March 4.

Spring term permits become active March 25 and expire June 23. Payroll deduction and student billing will be available until March 11 at 10 a.m.

Transportation Services encourages employees to consider free options of getting to campus if possible, including using Lane Transit District buses, walking or riding a bicycle. Bike registration is free and strongly encouraged.

To remove barriers to not having a car on campus, the UO offers an emergency ride home program in the event of a qualifying emergency. Another option is Duck Rides, a free transportation service operating from 6 p.m. to midnight while classes are in session.