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Frequently Asked Questions Stations Q: Which RT park-and-ride lots will I have to pay to park? A: Effective, January 1, 2010, Regional Transit will impose a $1 per day parking fee at the following light rail park-and-ride stations:
This is a pilot program that may be extended to include other light rail station park-and-ride lots in the future. Q: Why did you choose the Watt/I-80, Watt/I-80 West and Roseville Road light rail stations? A: After discussing the impact parking would have on surrounding communities and our lack of experience in charging for parking, the RT Board of Directors decided to implement a pilot parking program instead of a systemwide program. The Watt/I-80, Watt/I-80 West and Roseville Road light rail stations have the unique feature of being bordered by freeways so the impact to surrounding neighborhoods are minimal. This makes them ideal to determine the impact of charging. Our decision to choose the three north stations adjacent to one another made implementation and management of the pilot program much easier. It is not our goal to punish or single out a segment of our riders. How to Pay Q: How do I pay to park? A: Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Park your car in a numbered parking space. Remember to take note of your parking stall number. Proceed to the parking payment kiosk located at the boarding platform. Enter your parking stall number and follow the prompts to pay for your daily parking. The cost is $1 per day. You can pay for your parking either by cash, credit card or debit card. Exact change is required if you are paying by cash (the parking payment kiosks do not give change). You do not need to return to your car after you have paid. You may also pay by mobile phone. Monthly parking passes cost $15 per calendar month and are available for purchase online at www.sacrt.com; RT’s Customer Service and Sales Center located at 1225 R Street (adjacent to the 13th Street light rail station); Bel Air markets located at 1039 Sunrise Avenue (Roseville) and 7901 Walerga Road (Antelope); or by calling 916-321-2849. Monthly parking passes will go on sale beginning Tuesday, December 10, 2009. Q: Should I pay the daily parking fee or should I purchase a monthly parking pass? A: Purchasing a monthly parking pass is cost effective and it's convenient if you ride RT frequently. For occasional travel, you may choose to pay the daily parking fee. Q: Do I have to return to my vehicle after paying the daily parking fee to display the receipt on the window? A: No, all you have to do is remember your parking stall number and enter it into the parking payment kiosk, then follow the prompts to pay $1 for your daily parking. You will receive a receipt, but you do not have to leave it in your vehicle. Q: Do you need to pay for parking on weekends, holidays or after 5 p.m.? A: Yes. Citations Back to top Q: How much is a parking citation? A:
*All penalties include a $9.50 state surcharge. Q: What if I get a citation before I reach the parking payment kiosk to pay for my parking? A: You have a 30-minute grace period from the time you park your car until you pay the daily fee. If you receive a parking citation in error, call 916-556-0166 anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Q: How do I appeal a citation? Back to top A: If you receive a parking citation that you believe was issued in error, call 916-556-0166 anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. An authorized RT representative can void your citation if it's determined that a parking violation did not occur. If it's determined that a parking violation did occur, you may do one of the following:
If a parking citation has not been paid in a timely manner, the citation information will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) preventing you from registering the vehicle until all outstanding citations are paid. Click here for a detailed PDF of the Parking Violation Ordinance. Q: What if the parking payment kiosk is not working? A: The parking payment kiosks are actively monitored. Citations issued during an outage may be dismissed. |