Shorten your Drive with a Park and Ride  

Don’t live walking distance from a transit stop? Want an easy place to rendezvous with your carpool or vanpool? Want to avoid the hassle of parking in the city, or for a big game or concert? A Park and Ride may be the solution for you.   

• Spend less and reduce emissions: Shorten your drive by connecting to transit or a carpool and save costs on fuel, parking, wear on your vehicle and help reduce emissions in your community! 
• Sit back and relax: When you’re not driving you can focus on relaxing activities like reading, playing games, or enjoying some time decompressing from your work day. 

Tips and Best Practices for Using a Park and Ride

 What is a Park and Ride?

A Park and Ride is a free parking lot where people can conveniently park and access a wide range of transportation options such as public transit, bike share, or sharing a ride with a carpool or vanpool.  

Amenities at individual lots around the state vary and may include ADA parking and electric vehicle parking stations. You can find information about the number of spaces and features at each Park and Ride in Get There Connect.  

 Is it free to park at the Park and Ride? 

All Park and Rides in Oregon are free but be sure to check signs on-site for details on hours of operation and other policies.  

Why would I use a Park and Ride?  

There are many reasons and benefits to use a Park and Ride, including:  

• Access transit if you don’t live walking distance from a stop  
• Avoid a stressful drive along a congested route  
• Shorten your drive  
• Save money on gas  
• Meet up with others to carpool or vanpool together 
• Save money, time, and stress of parking at a more crowded venue

How do I find a Park and Ride?  

You can use our free app and desktop ride planning and trip logging tool, Get There Connect, to find Park and Ride lots near you throughout Oregon and Washington. Find one that’s right for you:  

1. Sign up or log in to Get There Connect. 
2. Go to “Your Transportation Options” on  your home dashboard.  
3. Click on “Explore More.”  
4. Click on “Oregon: Park and Ride Lots” to see a map of Park and Ride lot locations in Oregon.  
5. Click on the Park and Ride symbol on the map to learn more, including the address of the lot, the number of parking spaces available, and the daily schedule.  
6. Click the “X” in the top left of the screen to return to the trip planner and enter a Park and Ride as your start location.  

How do I use a Park and Ride? 

Once you’ve identified your Park and Ride, use Get There Connect to select your transit options or find a carpool or vanpool to join. Once you have figured out all your details, you’ll be ready to ride! A few tips for success on your journey: 

• Consider doing a drive-by (if you’re currently driving to work) around the time you would park at the Park and Ride. This will allow you to see if the Park & Ride fills up quickly, or has many open spaces.  
• Leave early the first time you’re going to use the Park and Ride to give yourself plenty of time to find a space and be ready to catch a bus or join a carpool/vanpool.  
• Be sure to take all valuables with you and lock your car.