We are exploring a new parking model for the MU campus that would increase flexibility and choice for faculty, staff and students while funding necessary infrastructure investments.

Why explore a new model?

As our campus infrastructure continues to evolve, we must thoughtfully address existing needs while planning for future investments. Our current parking model brings us through the end of 2024, but it is not sustainable in the long-term. 

• $51.5 million of deferred maintenance for parking lots and structures needs to be addressed over the next decade.
• In addition to working through the accumulated deferred maintenance needs, the university is implementing routine maintenance protocols estimated at $3.5 million annually.
• The university is completing master planning to support MU’s institutional priorities through sustainable building and landscape construction, maintenance, renovation and infrastructure. Investments to transportation infrastructure on campus, such as roundabouts, speed bumps, signage and lighting, are needed as part of the master plan.

Evolving to a demand-based parking model

We are proposing a new, demand-based parking model. This model will honor permit holders’ values while funding necessary maintenance and upgrades to structures and lots. In a demand-based parking model, parking rates would be organized in tiers. Pricing would vary by tier, based on demand for the specific parking structure or lot.

Key features of the proposed model include:

• Employees and students would have more parking choices and the flexibility to select where they park based on location and cost.
• For the first time, employees will have several low-cost options.
• Employee access to shuttle services.
• Parking lots will not be enforced between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. (except in reserved and 24-hour lots).

Shuttle Services

• Year-round shuttle service during normal university operations
  • Regular Tiger Line shuttle 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • 24/7 options to support health care staff with additional support for select locations as needed
• Available to campus community at no additional cost
• Routes throughout campus
  • Dedicated pick up and drop off at Tier 3 and Tier 4 parking locations
• Master Planning group analyzing needs and making recommendations on alternate routes, pick-up and drop-off locations
  • View current schedule and map
• • Employee permit holder survey June 12-20 will help inform shuttle service details. More information about shuttle services will be shared in the fall.

Tiers

Download the proposed parking model map (PDF).

*Note: Prices subject to change. Those with ADA placards will retain the ability to park in any ADA parking spot on campus.