A staggered set of signup dates will open May 20 for University of Oregon employees who want renew or purchase parking permits for summer term.

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

Current spring permit holders can renew starting May 20 at 10 a.m. During a "swap week" starting May 28, 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 June 3.

Summer term permits become active June 24 and expire September 22 at 11:59 p.m. Payroll deduction and student billing will be available until June 10 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. PeaceHealth Rides recently expanded their network to include bike share stations in Springfield.

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. It will be closed for the summer starting June 14.