2023-2024 Parking Rules & Regulations

The speed limit for all vehicles operating in a parking lot is 10 MPH.

All drivers are always responsible for operating their vehicle in a safe manner. Distracted driving such as use of cell phones, loud music, excessive speed, and failure to stop at posted stop signs or traffic control posts, failure to yield pedestrian right-of-way will subject the operator to the issuance of a citation and/or loss of privilege.

Motorists are to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians. This especially applies to pedestrians in crosswalks.

To ensure access of safety equipment in the event of an emergency, parking in fire lanes on campus is prohibited. Fire lanes are marked with “No Parking Fire Lane” signs and/or yellow paint along the curb line or yellow striped no parking zones at the end of a parking row in a surface parking lot. Vehicles parked in Fire Lane locations will be issued a citation and are subject to tow at the owner’s expense without notice.

Unauthorized vehicles are restricted from parking in a space with a barricade or coned off, driving around a barricade or cones, or removing a barricade or cones. Barriers and cones may be placed by the Wentworth Police Department at any point deemed necessary for specific temporary use—most often situated for safety reasons and traffic flow. Removal of such barriers without permission, except for passage of emergency vehicles, is prohibited. In all cases, the directions of a police officer supersede the regulations posted by sign or signal.

A legal parking space is defined as an area specifically designated for parking, which typically is defined by parking blocks and/or painted surface lines and/or indicated with appropriate signage. Areas not identified as parking areas should be construed as “NO PARKING” zones, and in most cases are considered a fire lane or safety hazard. Vehicles parked illegally will be issued a citation and WILL BE TOWED at the owner’s expense.

Parking on campus is prohibited on grass and in areas where it would mar landscaping, create a safety hazard, or interfere with the use of university facilities. Such areas include, but are not limited to, posted No Parking Zones, yellow zones, fire lanes and access areas, crosswalks, sidewalks, hash mark areas, areas designed for special vehicles or other special uses, and roadways serving parking lots and buildings. Removal of cones or barriers is not permitted. Violators will be issued a parking citation and towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking spaces are defined as an area specifically designated for parking, which typically is defined by parking blocks and/or painted surface lines and/or indicated with appropriate signage.

• The motor vehicle operator is responsible for finding an authorized parking space within the spaces designated by the parking permit.
• No part of the vehicle may be parked over a line or other such space delineators.
• Any vehicle parked parallel on a roadway must face the direction of authorized traffic movement.
• Vehicles that do not fit within a single designated space must coordinate their parking with Wentworth Parking Office.
• Parking a vehicle in any place that will create a traffic hazard or obstruct access is prohibited and the vehicle will be issued a citation and towed at the owner’s expense. The use of emergency flashers while parked in a restricted area will not prevent the issuance of a citation.

All vehicles must park in a parking lot when the vehicle remains on campus and the registered owner is not available to relocate the vehicle upon request. This includes all faculty, staff, students, all persons traveling with athletic teams, all persons traveling with sanctioned and non-sanctioned trips.  All vehicles remaining on campus over break must be registered with the Parking Office. The Parking Office will advise the vehicle owner where to park their vehicle.   

The use of campus sidewalks by motor vehicles is prohibited. Authorized university vehicles may use the sidewalks and other appropriate areas for repairs and operations.  The Chief of Police or his/her designee will designate approved routes, speed limits and restrictions for service and delivery vehicles.

All vehicles accessing the Quad must be escorted by the Wentworth Police Department. Requests must be made by calling 617-989-4400.

The university is not responsible for any damage to or theft from vehicles parked on university property. This is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner or operator. We recommend you take every reasonable precaution to prevent vehicular damage. Such measures include closing all windows, locking all doors, parking in designated areas only, following all traffic signs, refraining from displaying valuables such as backpacks, laptops, purses, cell phones, iPods, etc.

If an accident, theft, injury, or vehicle damage occurs while a car is on university property, the driver or owner should contact the Wentworth Police Department.

Wentworth Police Department incident reports may be obtained by contacting the department directly.

The driver of any disabled vehicle is subject to ticketing. A note on a disabled vehicle does not preclude ticketing. If the vehicle cannot be moved immediately, notify the Wentworth Police Department at 617-989-4400 at once and take the steps to have the vehicle removed by the end of the day. Disabled vehicles not reported to the Wentworth Police Department may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Wentworth Police may deem a motor vehicle to be abandoned if parked on the university campus for more than 48 hours without a valid permit displayed. This is in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90 Section 22B.

The Wentworth Police Department will provide a vehicle or walking escort offers a safety escort service to all members of the community 24 hours a day. These services can be accessed by calling the Wentworth Police Department at 617-989-4400 or on campus at ext. 4400. 

Escorts are provided from campus to other buildings on campus, Ruggles Station, MFA Green-Line T-Stop, Longwood Green T-Stop, West Village Garage, and Renaissance Park Garage. The Wentworth Police Department only provides safety escorts to these locations.

Blue Light poles are strategically located on the university campus property. The purpose of this system is to alert authorities that assistance is needed.

The review of parking regulations occurs at a minimum twice a calendar year during the months of July and December prior to the beginning of a new semester.

Notification(s) will be sent to the Wentworth community via email.

Parking advisories may be issued during weather events that may restrict parking. Notifications will be sent via email.

During “snow emergencies,” all nonresident parking is prohibited from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. (during a storm or when one is predicted). Resident students must expect to be able to move their vehicles as directed. Vehicles impeding snow removal operations may be towed from campus at the owner’s expense.

Students that live off-campus should contact the Parking Office for permission to park in a Wentworth owned parking facility in the event the City of Boston announces a “Parking Ban”.

Throughout the year, special events occur on campus, which require special parking accommodations. Such events include, but are not limited to athletic events, commencement, construction, and parking lot maintenance, move-in and move-out periods. Conference parking, special events parking, and all temporary parking requirements must be scheduled and approved by the Wentworth Police Department, the university sponsor, or host. In addition to the rules and regulations, other notifications such as email and signage will be used to provide the university community with adequate notice that alternate parking plans can be made. Whenever possible, advance notice will be given to the university community regarding special events. Individuals should be alert to posted notices and signage because vehicles in violation may be ticketed and are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.

Vehicles will be instructed where to park of unloading and loading. The use of handicap accessible spaces for loading or unloading purposes is always prohibited. Vehicles must display a valid state issued placard or plate to access these spaces.

All parking rules and regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of weekends or holidays throughout the year.

Public transportation option servicing the Greater Boston area. 

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617-222-3200

Any mechanism or device that can be used for the transportation of passengers or cargo.  This definition includes, but is not limited to bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, hover boards, wagons, and sleds.

• Other Motor Vehicles are prohibited in the following areas:
  • On any pedestrian walk, ramp, courtyard, or patio.
  • Within any building at the university.
  • On any ramp established for persons with disabilities.
  • On any stairs, landings, or handrails on university property.
  • In or on a university parking facility; or
  • On university structures, including but not limited to benches, walls, sculptures, statues, or monuments.

Performing or attempting to perform acrobatic stunts using roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, or any other non-motorized device is prohibited on campus, unless specifically approved as part of a sanctioned university event.

Bicycle storage is permitted in the bicycle racks and bike shelters provided at various locations on the campuses. Do not chain or lock a bike to light poles, stairwell rails or sign poles. Bicycles found at these locations will be removed and impounded until claimed. Any bicycles that are not claimed by the end of the semester will be disposed of by the Wentworth Police Department. All bicycles stored in a bike shelter must be registered with the Wentworth Police Department. It is recommended that all bikes are registered with the Wentworth Police Department in the event they are stolen.

Are not permitted in any building or residence dorm due to the risk of fire hazard.

Are not permitted in any building or residence dorm due to the risk of fire hazard.

Motorcycles must be registered with the Wentworth Police Department and display a valid parking permit. Motorcycles must not be stored inside a building or stairwell or parked in or near an entryway. Motorcycles found in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense and the parking decal will be revoked and the vehicle will no longer be permitted on any Wentworth owned property. Motorcycles must be parked in designated areas.

Motor scooters, mopeds or gas-powered bicycles are NOT permitted in residential areas on any campus.

• Motorcycles are prohibited from operating in residential areas.
• Unnecessary noise from mufflers is prohibited.
• Driving on sidewalks, lawns, recreation areas, playing fields or within buildings is prohibited.
• Speed limit and traffic signs must be obeyed.
• Parking regulations and penalties for motor vehicles are also applicable to motorcycles.
• Motorcycles/moped are not permitted to be stored in any enclosed bike shelter.

Must be registered through the Parking Office. A second permit will be issued in the event the student has one vehicle registered.

• West Lot

The selling, purchase or reproduction of a Wentworth Institute of Technology parking permit is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught selling, purchasing, reproducing, or using a parking decal that was not issued by Wentworth Institute of Technology to the registered owner of the parking permit will lose all parking privileges for the remainder of the academic year. In addition, the vehicle will be issued a parking citation and towed immediately. The student will be referred to Student Affairs for a conduct hearing. Please remember - falsification of any document may be considered as a forgery; criminal charges may be sought.

Any student found to be signing in another student or a long-term visitor to gain parking privileges will have his or her car immediately towed and will be referred to Student Affairs for an appropriate conduct hearing and subject to the Student Judicial Process.

Athletes, student workers and resident assistants are held to the same standards as all students and must adhere to the parking regulations of the university. In such cases when a student worker must be parked outside of a building for work purposes, a proper parking pass authorizing such parking must be on display at all times during work hours only.

TBA

Restricted to actively charging vehicles, with a limit of 4 hours.

Available to actively charging vehicles, but also open to non-EV parking if all other spaces are occupied.

Restricted to actively charging vehicles, with a limit of 1 hour.

When a new vehicle replaces a registered vehicle, the student must bring his or her Wentworth ID, vehicle registration and proof of insurance and return the previously issued decal to the Wentworth Police Department Parking Office to obtain a replacement decal.

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain accurate vehicle information with the Wentworth Police Department.

Vehicles without a current parking decal or temporary parking pass are subject to being issued a parking ticket and subject to being towed without notice at their own expense.

Short term alternate vehicle pass is available through the Parking Office. The information that is needed to fulfill the request is the following: Wentworth ID number, cell, local address, state, plate, make, model, color & year, and the length of time for the request.

Students must be purchase at parking.wit.edu. One approved, parking decals are picked up at the Wentworth Police Parking Office.

Employees must request a parking permit through their MyParking account. Parking Permits are obtained from the Wentworth Parking Office.

Not permitted. Parking permits are specific to the person and the vehicle for which the request has been made.

Not permitted.

Not permitted.

It is the responsibility of the person operating a vehicle on university property to provide correct and accurate information in a timely manner.

Replacement permits may be requested in person at the Parking & Transportation office.

Faculty and Staff permits are paid by payroll deductions. Student permits can be paid with a credit or debit card.

First year resident students are not permitted to register for a parking permit. 1st resident students granted a medical accommodation for parking through Student Accessibility Service will be permitted to park in an approved parking lot. Parking will be permitted with the use of a valid state issued handicap placard. The placard information must be on file with the parking office and a notation will be made on the users parking account.

Second year resident students are not permitted to register for a parking permit, unless they are working an approved Co-Op.

Third year, fourth year, and graduate resident students are permitted to register and purchase an Overnight Resident parking permit. For the 2022 – 2023 Academic Year, students who register and purchase an Overnight Resident parking permit shall park at Northeastern University’s Renaissance Park Garage (located at 835 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120.

The Renaissance Park Garage is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Students parking in the Renaissance Park Garage must abide by the Rules set forth by Masparc (See Addendum p. 22).

Student must be enrolled in full-time studies at Wentworth or be on a co-op. The fee for a commuter permit is $250.00 per academic semester; the permit is valid from the hours of 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Parking is available in the Halleck St Lot and the Annex Lot. Additional parking is available in the West Lot from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The West Village Garage, located at 30 Leon St, is the primary parking facility for 1st year and 2nd year commuter students. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM. The garage is owned and operated by Northeastern University and MasParc.

The fee for an Evening & Weekend parking permit is $100.00 per academic semester and is valid from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM during the week and from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Parking is available in the Halleck St Lot and Annex Lot. Parking in the West Lot is permitted Monday to Friday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

All faculty and staff who intend to park a motor vehicle on campus must properly register their vehicle and purchase the appropriate parking permit. Parking permits must be displayed. Parking is authorized in the West Lot, the East Lot, the North Lot, and the Annex Lot. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

All contractors wishing to park on campus must purchase and display a valid parking permit. The fee is $1,824 per year or $14.00 per day. Permits can be obtained at the Wentworth Police Department. Parking lot will be assigned at the time of purchase.

The fee for a daily temporary permit is $14.00 per day and can be purchased at the Wentworth Police Department. You must have a valid WIT ID to purchase a permit. Parking lot will be assigned at the time of purchase.

Parking is available at motorcycle racks in areas marked as “Motorcycle Parking Only” in the West Lot. Parking motorcycles/mopeds in spaces designated for automobiles is prohibited. The Wentworth Police Department must be notified if the motorcycle/moped will remain in the parking lot after hours. All motorcycles/moped must be registered with the Wentworth Police Department and must always display a motorcycle permit. Permits are available for $20.00 per semester by registering at parking.wit.edu.

Individuals and/or groups scheduling an event on campus which will attract visitors, especially those utilizing buses, vans and private automobiles must notify the Wentworth Police Department well in advance in order to secure their assistance and a plan for providing proper and safe parking.

The Wentworth Police Department will supply the individuals and/or groups with a map of the campus indicating special instructions regarding parking in designated areas. Organizers of large events must work with Wentworth Police to arrange traffic control, police/security details, loading and unloading of passengers, and parking away from heavily used areas of campus.

Overnight guests of residence halls must be properly registered through the Visitor registration portal. The vehicle must also be registered through the system. Once the vehicle is correctly registered, the guest must print the parking pass and display it on the dashboard. 

Overnight guests may only park in the Annex Lot at 55 Annunciation Road. Overnight guests are allowed to park at Wentworth on weekends. All parking passes must be properly displayed on the dashboard for the duration of the stay. Guests will not be permitted to park overnight Monday through Friday.

In some instances, parking is prearranged through the hosting party with the Wentworth Parking Office. Guest lists may be available at the traffic control post, where the officer on duty will verify the identification. Please have proper identification available for the officer. On occasion parking passes may be issued in advance of the date of the meeting or event. Please obtain the parking pass from your host, display the parking pass on your vehicle dashboard and have proper identification available for the officer on duty at the traffic control post.