News
FMIS Brings Modern Fleet Management System to Penn State
The FMIS will consolidate vehicle, maintenance, fuel and cost data into a single platform, giving fleet managers greater visibility into vehicle performance, maintenance schedules, and operating expenses.
2026-27 RIDEpass program updates expand graduate student access
RIDEpass is a program for faculty, staff and graduate students that provides access to all regular CATABUS routes at a reduced price.
2026 State College Spikes baseball season parking information
Parking will be available across from Medlar Field in the Jordan East lot for $5.35, payable via HONK (zone PSUCR).
Parking, transit, and other service changes for summer 2026
Transit service will be reduced, but additional parking access will be available for core faculty/staff permit holders.
Eisenhower Deck to Add Hourly Visitor Parking This Summer
The addition of hourly parking is intended to better serve campus visitors who need short-term parking near central academic, administrative, and residence hall destinations.
Sean Howard named new fleet services manager
A Penn State graduate with a degree in Integrative Arts, Sean spent 16 years at Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), where he managed transportation operations and worked closely with a large team of operators to deliver safe and reliable public transit.
Summer 2026 student parking registration begins May 4
All students, regardless of semester standing, are eligible to register for summer parking. Graduate students not enrolled in classes are also eligible to purchase a student parking permit.
Reminder: University Park employee, student parking rates to increase for the 2026-2027 academic year
Parking revenue is used to provide various campus transportation programs and services, to include campus transit, the RIDEpass reduced-fare mass transit pass program for employees and graduate students, campus bicycle facilities, and the Spin E-Bike Share Program.
Transportation Services announces reduced capacity for Lot 83 parking beginning this summer
Off-campus student overnight storage parking will be reduced by approximately 20%.
Bicycle Registration and Regulations at Penn State
All bicycles operated or stored on campus must be registered and must display a valid registration sticker.