The University of Waterloo Sustainable Transportation office supports our campus community by providing support for multiple transportation and parking options. We collaborate closely with our Office of Sustainability to promote alternative transportation options for getting around campus and beyond.
Our office manages permits and visitor parking, storage for bikes, and much more. Whether you're here for classes, work, or a visit, let us help you get to where you’re going!
Accessible parking
Our mission at University of Waterloo is to ensure adequate accessible parking, when possible, for those who require accommodation. Learn more accessible parking options and information at the University.
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The University of Waterloo is developing its first institutional Sustainable Transportation Plan to establish key directions and a framework for how the campus can support sustainable transportation choices over the short, medium, and long term. The focus of the plan will include commuting, parking, circulation and movement, and our University-owned vehicles.
Important information:
Gifts for Tickets 2024
'Gifts For Tickets 2024' campaign starts Friday, December 6.
Since 2016, the University of Waterloo community has generously donated gifts in place of parking tickets. In the past three years alone, this has resulted in over 490 gifts!
The Gifts for Tickets initiative allows you to pay your parking tickets by donating new, unwrapped gifts valued at $25 or more. By participating, you can resolve your parking ticket while bringing joy to a family, child, or animal in our community.
All donations go directly to the Salvation Army, The Humane Society, and WUSA Food Bank, ensuring they reach those who need them most.
Drop off your donations at the Sustainable Transportation Office in the GSC building between 8:30 am and 4 pm from December 6 to 18, 2024.
Please note that gift donations for parking tickets will not be accepted before or after this timeframe.
2025 Winter student parking permits on sale now
Winter 2025 student parking permits on sale on November 18. Learn more about which permit to buy, and the required documents needed for pick-up.
Apply for a permit online using our ePark system or by visiting the Sustainable Transportation Office.
Going on leave?
If you're going on a leave (short term, long term, sabbatical, parental, HR-approved, etc.*), you must return your parking decal to avoid charges. Your spot will be saved for your return. You will not be reimbursed if you don't return the decal. If you have any additional questions, please contact Sustainable Transportation.
* This does not include holidays, vacations or temporarily working from home.
Sustainable Commuting by Transit at Waterloo
Students and Employees can make their way to our Waterloo, Kitchener, and Cambridge campuses using Grand River Transit (GRT), which includes buses that operate around Waterloo Region and the ION light rail train through the cities of Waterloo and Kitchener. New to transit? Learn how to ride.
City of Stratford Transit can help get you to our Stratford campus.
