License plate recognition(LPR) is coming to VCU
Soon, we will transition our parking system to license plate recognition (LPR). LPR will completely revolutionize parking at VCU by removing the need for physical parking permits–your license plate will grant you access to your dedicated parking facility. Our transition to LPR will occur in phases, with a full launch expected on August 1, 2023. In the months leading […]
Standard RamRide service unavailable on Jan. 16 (limited service option available)
In observance of VCU’s closing for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, standard RamRide service will be unavailable on Monday, January 16; however, a new, limited service route will be deployed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Impacted subscribers should continue to relocate to the following alternate parking locations: Alternate parking arrangements O Lot subscribers should park in D Deck. A […]
RamSafe/RamRide move to Ride Pingo on Dec. 19
On December 19, the mobile app to place ride requests and track RamRide buses will transition to Ride Pingo. Students and employees interested in scheduling a ride through RamSafe should place their requests using the Ride Pingo mobile app, available for download for free in Google Play, Apple app stores and VCU Mobile. The former […]
Residential parking guideline will change on Jan. 1
In recent months, we have received feedback regarding the parking guideline requiring students with residential parking permits to park on the upper two levels of their parking deck. Following an in-depth assessment of this policy internally, we brought it before our advisory committee for review earlier this month. We are pleased to announce that on January 1, […]
RamRide service unavailable from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2
In observance of VCU’s winter closing, RamRide service will be unavailable from Thursday, Dec. 22, to Monday, Jan. 2. Impacted subscribers should park in the following locations: Alternate parking arrangements: O Lot subscribers should park in D Deck. A Lot (Oliver Hill) subscribers may park in Eighth St. Deck or continue to park in A Lot (RamRide will not be provided). A Lot at Main St. Station subscribers may […]
VCU special event parking goes cashless on January 1
Starting January 1, 2023, all special event parking will be cashless. All guests utilizing VCU special event parking should present a debit/credit card or pre-paid parking permit to enter their parking facility. The transition to cashless offers a safer collection process and is expected to create greater operational efficiency and provide a quicker entry process […]
RamRide service unavailable Nov. 24-25
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday break, RamRide service will be unavailable on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. Impacted subscribers should park in the following locations: Alternate parking arrangements: O Lot subscribers should park in D Deck. A Lot (Oliver Hill) subscribers may park in Eighth St. Deck or continue to park in A Lot (RamRide will not be provided). A Lot at Main St. Station subscribers may utilize N […]
Update on spring MCV Campus parking sales
On Monday, November 7, a widespread system issue with Banner was identified, preventing the successful implementation of the MCV Campus parking lottery. Multiple departments were also impacted by this widespread issue. We have recently been informed that Banner has resolved the issue. We will restart the MCV Campus lottery process on Tuesday, Nov. 29. In […]
Update on spring parking sales
On Monday, November 7, a widespread system issue with Banner was identified, preventing the successful implementation of the MCV Campus parking lottery. This issue has impacted multiple departments, and a resolution date has not yet been identified. Due to the strain this issue has placed on spring parking sales, we have decided to suspend sales […]
RamRide service unavailable on Election Day
In observance of Election Day, RamRide service will be unavailable on Tuesday, November 8. Impacted subscribers should park in the following locations: Alternate parking arrangements: O Lot subscribers should park in D Deck. A Lot (Oliver Hill) subscribers may park in Eighth St. Deck or continue to park in A Lot (RamRide will not be provided). A Lot at Main St. Station subscribers may utilize N Deck or continue to park […]