UC Berkeley Department of Parking and Transportation

What UC Berkeley Department of Parking and Transportation does

UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation is a non-academic operating department within the University of California system that delivers parking, transit, and mobility services to the UC Berkeley campus community. It serves a captive population of more than 35,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, plus event attendees and visitors to campus venues including the Greek Theatre, athletic facilities, and Zellerbach Hall. The department operates from a single customer service office at 1995 University Avenue, complemented by an online portal (My P&T Online), phone support, and mail-in services, with 13 staff supporting the full operation.

The department's service portfolio spans structured parking, multi-modal transit, enforcement, and accessibility programs. Core products include annual and daily parking permits (C, F, S, N/W), public hourly parking at multiple garages and lots, special event parking, and parking citations with a three-level appeals process. Transit and mobility offerings include Bear Transit shuttles (Perimeter, Central Campus, Hill, Night Safety, and Door to Door), the Loop accessibility golf cart operated on TripShot, the BayPass student transit program, AC Transit EasyPass integrations via Clipper Card, the Berkeley Moves carpool matching platform, and micromobility partnerships with BayWheels, Lime, and Veo. The SlrpEV intelligent EV charging system at the Recreation & Sports Facility garage, developed in partnership with UC Berkeley's eCAL research team and Professor Scott Moura, uses machine learning and behavioral economics to manage eight chargers and randomized pricing.

The revenue model is hybrid and center-specific. Recurring revenue comes from annual parking permits and the student/faculty transit pass subscription programs. Transactional revenue is generated by public and event parking (e.g., $16.50-$22 flat rates at designated lots), daily scratch-off permits, and parking citations (with $54 late fees and a three-tier appeals process). The department operates as a cost-recovery auxiliary rather than a profit-seeking entity, with capital projects such as the 660-space Bancroft Parking Structure and the 40-space Euclid Avenue & Ridge Road lot backed by university financing rather than external funding. Multiple partnerships with AC Transit, BART, Uber, Lyft, FlixBus, PayByPhone, WageWorks/HealthEquity, BayWheels, Lime, Veo, and TripShot extend service reach without expanding internal headcount.

Name

UC Berkeley Department of Parking and Transportation

Legal name

UC Regents of the University of California

Website

https://pt.berkeley.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation operates all campus parking, shuttle, and mobility services for the university's 35,000+ students and 15,000+ faculty and staff, generating revenue from permits, citations, transit passes, and event parking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Transportation Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (81293), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Mixed Mode Transit Systems (485111), Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Parking Permits, Citations & Appeals Administration (EDALAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campus Parking Operations & Enforcement (EDALAKAA), Campus Shuttle & Fixed-Route Transit Services (EDALAKAC), Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Commute Programs (EDALAKAJ), Park-and-Ride Facilities & Transit Parking (THAIALAI), Shuttle, Park-and-Ride & Mobility Hub Operations (BPABAKAI)

Keywords

• Campus parking services
• Transit pass programs
• Shuttle transportation
• Parking enforcement
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Parking Permits: Annual and daily parking permits sold to students, faculty, and staff for campus parking access. Permit types include C permits (annual), F permits, S permits, N/W permits, and daily scratch-off permits.
2. Public Event Parking: Flat-rate hourly parking fees collected at campus lots during public events such as basketball games, football games, Greek Theatre concerts, and commencement ceremonies.
3. Parking Citations: Fine collection from parking violations including expired meters, invalid permits, and parking in restricted areas. Late fees of $54 added after 21 days, boot/tow enforcement for repeat violators.
4. Transit Pass Programs: AC Transit EasyPass for students (subsidized transit passes), Employee EasyPass program, and payroll deduction commuter benefits administered through WageWorks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation operates a comprehensive campus mobility ecosystem for the UC Berkeley community of more than 35,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff. Its core offerings include annual and daily parking permits, public event parking, Bear Transit campus shuttles, Night Safety late-night service, The Loop accessibility golf cart, EV charging (including intelligent SlrpEV chargers), student transit passes (BayPass and AC Transit EasyPass), bicycle parking, micromobility access, citation enforcement with a three-level appeals process, and Berkeley Moves carpool/commuter matching. The department manages over 2,600 active carpool and transit route users and supports campus sustainability goals by reducing single-occupancy vehicle commuting.

Product overview

UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation operates a comprehensive mobility ecosystem comprising parking permits and facilities, multi-modal transit services, and technology integrations. The core offerings include Annual and Daily Parking Permits for campus lots, Public Parking at hourly rates, Bear Transit campus shuttles connecting to BART and throughout campus, Night Safety late-night service, The Loop accessibility golf cart (operated via TripShot), and EV charging including intelligent SlrpEV stations. Transit benefits include BayPass for students (unlimited AC Transit rides via Clipper Card), EasyPass, and Employee Payroll Deduction transit subsidies. Active transportation is supported through bicycle parking, secure bike cages, and micromobility integrations with BayWheels, Lime, and Veo. The department also manages special events parking, citation enforcement with a three-level appeals process, and the Berkeley Moves carpool matching program. A new Bancroft Parking Structure with 660 spaces is under construction with completion expected August 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parking Permits Campus parking authorization permits for students, faculty, and staff, including Annual C Permits, Daily Scratch-Off permits, and F, S, N/W permits. Required for on-campus parking at all times.
• Public Event Parking Hourly and flat-rate public parking at UC Berkeley lots including Lower Sproul Garage, Foothill Lot, Hearst Structures, and Berkeley Law Lot during events and general campus visits, with $16.50-$22 flat rates and mobile (PayByPhone) payment options.
• Bear Transit Shuttles Campus shuttle service operated by UC Berkeley P&T connecting Downtown Berkeley BART, central campus, Richmond Field Station, and key campus destinations. Free for campus community members.
• Night Safety Service Evening and late-night shuttle service providing safe transportation routes for the UC Berkeley campus community, with modified routes during special events.
• The Loop Golf Cart Accessibility-focused golf cart service, operated through the TripShot platform, transporting students with disabilities across campus during daytime hours.
• SlrpEV Intelligent EV Charging Electric vehicle charging stations at the Recreation & Sports Facility (RSF) parking garage using machine learning and behavioral economics-based charging management, with randomized prices under $1.50/hour.
• BayPass Student Transit Program Transit pass program providing UC Berkeley students unlimited rides on AC Transit and connections to 22 other Bay Area transit agencies via Clipper Card.
• AC Transit EasyPass (Class Pass) Student transit benefit allowing unlimited AC Transit bus rides with EasyPass Clipper Card integration (physical card, Apple Wallet, or Google Pay).
• Employee Payroll Deduction Transit Benefits Pre-tax commuter benefit program allowing UC Berkeley employees to deduct transit expenses via WageWorks/HealthEquity Commuter Debit Visa, including a $10 monthly subsidy on passes over $30.
• Bicycle Parking & Programs Secure bike cages, BikeLink lockers, bicycle parking facilities, and connections to BayWheels bike-share program for UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff.
• Micromobility Sharing Access Campus micromobility access integrating BayWheels, Lime, and Veo for bike and scooter sharing for students, faculty, and staff.
• Parking Citations & Appeals Parking citation enforcement, payment processing, and three-level appeals process (Administrative Review, Administrative Hearing, Judicial Appeal) with indigent payment plans and $54 late fees after 21 days.
• Berkeley Moves Rideshare Matching Rideshare matching and carpool program connecting UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty for regional carpools and transit route planning, with over 2,600 active users.
• Bancroft Parking Structure New 660-space parking structure on Bancroft Way under construction, expected to open August 2026, replacing the existing Bancroft Lot and supporting campus parking demand.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uber and LyftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2018UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation established designated Uber and Lyft pick-up and drop-off zones on campus to improve safety, efficiency, and circulation. These zones help manage ride-share traffic while maintaining campus safety standards.
• PayByPhonecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayByPhone mobile app integration for public parking payment at campus lots. Users can pay for parking through the mobile app using location code 11504 for Euclid Avenue & Ridge Road lot.
• AC TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAC Transit partnership provides Student EasyPass Program (subsidized bus passes for students), Employee EasyPass, and Class Pass Committee oversight. AC Transit serves UC Berkeley with extensive local and transbay bus service.
• BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayPass pilot program and Bear Transit shuttle connections to Downtown Berkeley BART station provide seamless transit integration for campus community members commuting from throughout the Bay Area.
• BayPasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayPass is a student mobility pilot program providing access to multiple transit options. The program includes a committee overseeing operations and is available through a dedicated information page on the P&T website.
• FlixBusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FlixBus provides intercity bus travel options for students, staff, and faculty connecting the Bay Area and beyond. Includes 15% student promotion.
• TripShotcoreTechnology or IntegrationTripShot platform now operates The Loop golf cart service, providing accessible transportation for students with disabilities. The platform enables route tracking and scheduling for campus mobility.
• Alameda County Emergency Ride HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with Alameda County's Emergency Ride Home program reimburses employees for transit expenses in case of emergency or family issues, supporting alternative transportation adoption.
• AmtrakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing long-haul travel options for campus community members, connecting the Bay Area to broader regional destinations beyond FlixBus service areas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MIT Parking & Transportation Office: Runs parking operations, Tech Shuttle, MBTA pass programs, and Zipcar/Hertz partnerships for MIT's ~11,000 students. Comparable in tightly coupling campus mobility with regional transit (Boston/Cambridge) and operating a citation/permits enforcement function.
• UC Davis Transportation Services: Another UC campus mobility department (TAPS) running parking permits, Unitrans bus service, and EV charging for ~40,000 students and employees. Same UC governance structure and revenue model, offering a clean system-level benchmark.
• UCLA Transportation: Operates parking, transit, and mobility services for UCLA — a peer UC campus with comparable scale (~45,000 students), permit/citation enforcement, BruinBus shuttle service, and similar TDM programs. Directly comparable operating model and customer base.
• University of Texas at Austin Parking & Transportation Services: Runs parking permits, CapMetro partnerships, and shuttle service for a large Texas public university with comparable scale. Useful peer for permit pricing, citation structure, and CapMetro-equivalent transit pass programs.
• USC Transportation: Operates parking, USC Tram, Lyft partnership, and EV charging for USC's urban Los Angeles campus. Comparable urban-campus footprint with significant TDM and citation enforcement operations.
• Harvard Transportation Services: Operates parking permits, shuttle services (M2 shuttle), MBTA pass programs, and bike share for Harvard. Closest peer in mission and operating model among Ivy League universities with comparable mixed urban/suburban campus footprint.
• Stanford University Parking & Transportation Services: Provides parking, Marguerite shuttle, Caltrain Go Pass, and EV charging for Stanford's 17,000+ students and 18,000+ employees. Most directly comparable in integrating research-driven innovation (Stanford SLAC/precourt collaborations) with campus mobility.
• University of Michigan Parking & Transportation Services: Provides parking, Magic Bus, AATA/AAATA pass programs, and bike services for ~47,000 students on a large Big Ten campus. Comparable in running a citation/permits operation plus shuttle and multi-modal transit integration.

Others

• PayByPhone: Mobile parking payment platform integrated with UC Berkeley P&T (location code 11504) for public event parking. Enabling technology provider in the parking operations stack.
• Veo (Campus Micromobility Vendor): Micromobility vendor that integrates with UC Berkeley P&T for shared bikes and e-bikes on campus. Adjacent enabling partner in the broader campus mobility ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@berkeleymoves
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerkeleyMovesUC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berkeleymovesuc
• Instagraminstagram.com/BerkeleyMoves

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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