Parking and Transportation Services

Sylvania CSB 329 | 503-977-4703 | FAX: 503-977-4762 | parking@pcc.edu | Open Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm

PCC Transportation

Portland Community College is authorized by the State of Oregon to establish, and enforce, regulations governing the use of motor vehicles on PCC campuses. ORS 341.300. The mission of the PCC Parking and Transportation Services is to mitigate existing traffic and parking challenges.

PCC strives to reduce single occupant vehicle ridership and to encourage all members of the PCC community to use alternative forms of transportation such as:

Permits Required

All vehicles parked on a PCC campus between 7am and 10pm Monday through Friday must display a current PCC parking permit on their rear view mirror. The only exceptions are the timed visitor and designated motorcycle parking areas. Permits are not required for off-campus classes.

Visitor Parking

Visitors to PCC must purchase a one-day parking permit and park only in the general parking areas, in accordance with the PCC Parking Regulations. Permits are available from outside parking permit dispensers for $3 or from any campus business office and bookstore.

Visitors and guests may park in 30-minute lots without a permit. Lots are located near the buildings and are well marked. See the large campus maps located near the front entrance of each campus for 30-minute lot locations. Remember that they are for a maximum of 30 minutes! Loading zones may be used for a maximum of 20 minutes, including child care drop-off parking areas.

Motorcycle Parking

Two-wheeled motor vehicles may only be parked in areas specifically designated for two-wheeled motor vehicles. Motorcycles may park for free in these areas.

Parking in a regular vehicle space is prohibited.

Off-campus Parking

PCC Parking Rules and Regulations prohibit student and faculty/staff owned vehicles from parking in the neighborhoods adjacent to PCC campuses. At both Cascade and Sylvania campuses vehicles found parked in violation of this policy may receive a parking citation in the mail. Please park on campus and help PCC be a good neighbor.

Motorist Assistance

In conjunction with the PCC Department of Public Safety, vehicle unlocks, battery jumps and escorts to and from your vehicle are available. For this service, dial extension 4902 from any campus phone.