Pierce Street parking lot now a pay lot

Memorial Mall on the Purdue University campus.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

The parking lot located directly east of the Wood Street Parking Garage along Pierce Street has been converted to a nonpermitted, 24/7 public pay lot.   

“The Passport Parking app gives motorists flexibility in how they access the system to pay for initial parking and also add time without returning to the lot,” said Keene Red Elk, director of logistics.

Motorists will enter the lot and park in an available space. Drivers will need to download the Passport Parking app on their mobile Android or Apple device, create an account, enter zone 6 as the location, input their license plate number, select a desired amount of time and provide payment information. Motorists may also pay online at www.ppprk.com, and those without a smartphone may call 704-207-0597 to pay over the phone.  

Effective immediately, the following parking rates will be assessed to all motorists who park in this lot, in addition to a 15-cent convenience fee per transaction:

  • 0-2 hours, $5
  • 2-4 hours, $7
  • 4-6 hours, $9
  • 6-8 hours, $11
  • 8-12 hours, $14
  • 12-24 hours, $18

In alignment with Purdue parking regulations, and to avoid receiving a parking citation, drivers should pull into designated parking spaces so the rear license plate faces the drive lane for parking enforcement. Individuals should also ensure they have purchased time through Passport Parking and that it has not expired while the vehicle remains parked in the lot.

Questions may be directed to Parking and Transportation Services 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 765-494-9497 or parking@purdue.edu.

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