SCC Parking and Transportaion

Big News: Parking Structure Complete January 2007!

1,964 more parking spaces for the spring semester - just in time, as Land Park parking is restricted to two-hour parking from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.

With the opening of the parking structure for the spring semester 2007, now is the best time to take advantage of the affordable parking pass offered at $30 per semester (or $20 with a BOG fee waiver). Visit the Business Office today (or purchase online) to avoid tickets and gain access to convenient, safe, on-campus parking.

Business Office
Rodda North 173
558-2321

Parking structure hours of operation*:
M-F
6 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Weekends
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

*There is NO parking in the structure overnight.

Don't want to drive? Take advantage of the nearly $300 in savings for a Regional Transit Pass as an SCC student. Get the UTP sticker on your Access Card and ride RT systems in Sacramento, Yolo, Folsom, El Dorado and Elk Grove.

For more information, check out the links below.


Motor Vehicle Parking Permits-Parking of motor vehicle on campus is by permit only and only in the structure and the north, south west lots. Semester permits may be purchased at the Business Office or online for $30 ($20 for students with BOG fee waiver), and $15 during the summer session. Daily permits can be purchased for $1 from any of the machines located within the student parking area. Permits are valid in the student parking areas, which are marked by white curbing and striping. Faculty and staff parking are marked with yellow curbing and striping. The semester permit may be affixed to the lower passenger's side corner of the windshield or students may purchase a holder from the College Store to affix the permit and display it from the rear view mirror. Daily permits must be displayed on the passenger's side of the dash, opposite side of VIN. The permit numbers and date (if printed) must be visible. Daily permits from other Los Rios Community College District campuses (ARC, CRC, FLC) are NOT valid at SCC. Semester permits from those campuses are accepted. All permits must be visible in order to be valid. Motor vehicles without proper permits will be cited.

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Shuttle Service-Shuttle service will be available on-campus at locations which will be marked by clear signage in Spring 2007.

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Visitor parking-Visitor parking is located in front of the College Store, in the west lot, in metered spaces and in several other areas marked as "30 minute" parking.

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The Child Development Center-The Child Development Center has parking north of the CDC in the west parking lot. These spaces are for pickup and drop off for a maximum of 20 minutes.

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Bicycles-Approximately 500 bicycle parking spaces are located at several sites on campus. You are not required to buy a parking permit for bicycles. All bicycles should be locked to bicycle racks only. Nearly 40 bicycle lockers are available for rent for $18 each, plus a $10 refundable key deposit, per semester. Bicycle lockers may be rented through the Business Office. All students are required to walk, not ride, their bicycles in the quad area.

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Disabled (Handicapped) Parking-Parking for people with disabilities is available throughout the campus. Students who park in disabled parking are required to purchase a Daily Parking Permit or Semester Permit. Failure to do so will result in a citation. All parking spaces are clearly marked with standard blue color and signage. Parking in these spaces is strictly enforced. A blue or red handicapped placard or handicapped license plate is required and MUST be visible when occupying a handicapped space on campus. To utilize a handicapped placard to park in a white/student space or yellow/staff space on campus, the applicable student or staff permit must be visible along with the handicapped placard/plate. (LRCCD Regulation 2252 and Ed Code 54100).

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Motorcycle Parking-Motorcycle parking spaces are available throughout the campus in designated spaces. Parking in these spaces requires a permit that can be obtained through the Business Office or online. Motorcycle permits are $15 during the fall and spring semesters and $8 during the summer session. As with any motor vehicle, the motorcycle must be properly registered with the California DMV to operate on the campus.

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Bicycles, Skateboards, Motorized Scooters-Bicycles, skateboards, and motorized scooters may be ridden on the roads and in the parking lots for the purpose of transportation to and from the campus only. They are not to be ridden on the sidewalks, walkways or any inner campus areas and buildings. Bicycles must be locked to a bicycle rack or stored in a bicycle locker. Bicycles and skateboards are NOT permitted in the parking structure.

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Liability-The college and the district are not responsible for any vehicle damaged, stolen, vandalized, or burgled.

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Regional Transit Bus & Light Rail-You can take Regional Transit bus and light rail directly to the City College Station. Or, no matter where you live, you can drive to the nearest Regional Transit light rail station park-and-ride lot and take light rail to the college. The lots are free, well lighted, and patrolled. Along the South Line alone, the 47th Avenue Station has 424 spaces and the Florin Station has 1076 spaces - a total of 1500 parking spaces. Learn more at www.sacrt.com, 321 - BUSS (2877), or TDD: 483 - HEAR (4327).

Taking RT to SCC means you can arrive on campus, take a class, take light rail downtown for lunch, to run errands, or take a class at our Downtown Center, and come back for more classes on the main campus without having to worry about finding another parking space or paying for parking near the Downtown Center.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to save gas money, parking fees, wear and tear on your car, and help reduce air pollution!

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Enforcement-Permit Parking is enforced Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. when classes are in session. All red zones (no parking), green zones (limited time parking), and blue zones (handicapped), are enforced 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

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Three Ways to Share Rides

City of Sacramento Car Pool Spaces on 12th Avenue-The City of Sacramento controls permit parking in about 30 spaces along the north side of the college on 12th Avenue. The permits are limited and require application to the city. Information may be obtained by calling (916) 808-5354 or visiting their offices at 921 10th Street, Suite 100.

Sacramento Rideshare-Potential carpool partners may be found by completing an online Rideshare application at www.sacregion511.org or www.cityofsacramento.org. (link to their website)
You will need to provide your schedule and major cross streets near your destinations. You may also call 1-800-COMMUTE if you prefer.

Student Leadership and Development Rideshare Matching Bulletin Board-The Student Leadership and Development office keeps a rideshare bulletin board for those who wish to post cards to help them find riders or rides. The rideshare bulletin board is located on the first floor of the South Gym. The college assumes no responsibility for rides or riders other than maintaining the rideshare board. Call (916) 558-2381 for more information.

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Three Great Reasons to Park in College Lots:

#1 Safety:
  • Unlocks and jumpstarts are not available off campus.
  • College Police only patrol in William Land Park occasionally AND parking in the area will be restricted to two-hours as of January 2007.
  • Incidents of vehicle theft and property theft from vehicles are lower in college lots than in William Land Park due to the high visibility and vigilance of College Police.
  • College parking lots are well lighted and patrolled. Emergency telephones linked directly to College Police have been installed in convenient locations throughout the campus and parking areas.
  • When you cross Freeport Boulevard, you run the risk of being hit by a car or ticketed for jaywalking, and fines range from $54-$281.
#2 Convenience:
  • Sacramento City College has 1,964 NEW spaces, totaling more than 3,000 student spaces located on and around the campus.
  • Emergency Vehicle assistance, such as unlocks and jumpstarts, is available only to students who park in these lots. Not available to students who park off-campus.
  • Sacramento City College runs a free shuttle service between college parking lots and classroom buildings.
#3 Great Value:
  • Parking is only $30 a semester ($20 for students with BOG fee waiver), and $15 during the summer session. Permits are only $30 per semester, and just ONE ticket in Land Park is $35!!
  • Daily permits may be purchased for $1 a day. Semester parking permits may be purchased at the Business Services Office. Daily parking permit machines, which accept quarters or a $1 bill, are indicated on the map.
  • And FINALLY - Isn't your safety, security, and the convenience of parking in college lots worth it?
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