Please note: The Campus Store will be closed Wednesday, November 13th, and Thursday, November 14th. During this time, for in-person assistance with MacCard, Employee Card, and Transponder pick-up, please visit the Parking Services Office in T32.
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Important Updates

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Honk Mobile Update in Lot G

As of September 12, 2024 Honk Mobile will be active in Lot G, Monday to Friday from 6:00pm until 6:30am and Saturday to Sunday during all operating hours.

All times outside of the listed hours require visitors to pull a parking ticket and pay to exit the lot.

Open Gates Survey: We Need Your Feedback! Complete survey here

Help us improve your parking experience! Please take a moment to complete our short survey about our summer open gates operations. Your input is valuable in shaping our future services.

Shuttle Bus Announcement

Beginning Thursday August 1st, 2024, shuttle bus services will change from Voyago Bus Lines to McMaster University’s new partner, Attridge Transportation Inc. What you need to know:

  • The new service will temporarily use yellow school buses while the new buses are wrapped with McMaster branding.
  • There will be no impacts on the service schedule or locations.

For more information about Campus Mac Transit bus services, visit the Shuttle Bus page.

New Parking Office Hours

As of July 22, 2024 the Parking Services office (T32) will operate between the hours of 9am-5pm.

Road Closure on Stearn Drive

Please be advised of an upcoming road closure on Stearn Drive:

  • The closure will begin on Friday the 26th at 6 PM
  • The IWC swing gate will be opened at 5:30 PM

2024 Student Parking Update

Returning Students (Lot M Permit Holders 2024/2025):

  • Permit sales start on July 15, 2024.
  • Previous transponders can be reactivated for Fall 2024; no need to purchase a new one.

New Students or Non-Previous Permit Holders (2024/2025):

  • Lot M permits will be available starting July 15, 2024 at 9:00am.
  • The monthly cost is $55, with an additional one-time fee of $55 for the transponder.
  • Transponders can be purchased at the Parking Office in T32, Room 104, located on West Campus or purchased online.
  • Transponders must be collected from the Parking Office. If purchased online, it can be picked up from the campus store.
  • You can return your transponder after use to receive a $40 refund.

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Motorcycle Permits are waitlisted

Motorcycle permits are now wait listed. Please contact us at parking@mcmaster.ca to add your name to the wait list.

Staff Waitlists Are Now Open

Wait lists are now open for all staff to enter. Please login to your parking account to add yourselves to the Waitlist.

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