Blue parking is located close to U-M buildings. Access to Blue parking in structures is controlled by gates. Access is granted by Mcard when a valid permit registered to the user’s parking account.
The equipment in the drive lanes is being upgraded to support the new LPR technology. These upgrades are expected to take place in Fall of 2025 through Fall 2026. Once the upgrades have been completed, the license plate registered to the user’s parking account will activate the parking gates.
The Blue permit is also valid in Yellow and Orange lots.
Exception: The Blue permit is not valid and will not be honored at the Coliseum lot (W32), W39, W40, W41 or in any lots located south of Hill Street on home football game Saturdays, nor will they be honored at any lots located south of E. Hoover Avenue during home basketball games.
There are several alternatives to parking on the Medical Campus. If those don’t work for you, there are special parking programs for Medical Center staff on the Medical Campus which allow parking at P3 (Taubman South Deck) and P5 (CVC) during restricted hours. Monthly permits may also be eligible for the late afternoon/evening access upon request.
Late Afternoon/Evening Access Starting at 4:30 PM (P3) or 5:15 PM (P5)
May be requested by individual *
| Structure | Days | Hours | Entry/Exit | Where to park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry into the structure is through the patient parking lanes off Observatory. If you use another lane for entering or exiting, or access the structure before your program hours begin, you are not in compliance with the parking program and may jeopardize your participation in the parking program. | ||||
| P3 (Taubman South Deck) | Monday through Friday | Entry: 4:30 pm – 5 am Exit: 4:30 pm – 9 am | Lane 9/10 Entry Lane 13/14 Exit | Blue or P/V spaces |
| P3 Weekends, University Holidays, and Season days | Saturday & Sunday | Entry or Exit: 24 hours | Lane 9/10 Entry Lane 13/14 Exit | Blue or P/V spaces |
| P5 (Cardiovascular Center Parking Structure) | Monday through Friday | Entry: 5:15 pm – 3 am Exit: 5:45 pm – 8 am | N. Patient Entry/Exit S. Patient Entry/Exit | P/V spaces |
| P5 Weekends, University Holidays, and Season days | Saturday & Sunday | Entry or Exit: 24 hours | N. Patient Entry/Exit S. Patient Entry/Exit | P/V spaces |
* Send e-mail requests to [email protected]
Bus Service
There typically is no U-M bus service directly from Blue parking lots or structures, but many of the Blue parking areas are within walking distance of U-M bus stops in the campus core areas. Please refer to the University bus schedules for specific route information.
Costs
Annual permit costs: To determine your costs, see matrix below. First look for the time period you will purchase your permit, then follow the line across to see your cost. This is the total amount you will pay for the permit year, which ends each June 30. The University Portion is the additional fee that your employing department will pay toward your permit. The total cost of the permit is found by adding the University and Employee portions.
Costs listed are for FY26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
| Date | University Contribution | Your Cost |
|---|---|---|
| July 1-14 | $186.00 | $829.00 |
| July 15-31 | $178.25 | $794.46 |
| August 1-14 | $170.50 | $759.92 |
| August 15-31 | $162.75 | $725.38 |
| September 1-14 | $155.00 | $690.84 |
| September 15-30 | $147.25 | $656.30 |
| October 1-14 | $139.50 | $621.76 |
| October 15-31 | $131.75 | $587.22 |
| November 1-14 | $124.00 | $552.68 |
| November 15-30 | $116.25 | $518.14 |
| December 1-14 | $108.50 | $483.60 |
| December 15-31 | $100.75 | $449.06 |
| January 1-14 | $93.00 | $414.52 |
| January 15-31 | $85.25 | $379.98 |
| February 1-14 | $77.50 | $345.44 |
| February 15-28/29 | $69.75 | $310.90 |
| March 1-14 | $62.00 | $276.36 |
| March 15-31 | $54.25 | $241.82 |
| April 1-14 | $46.50 | $207.28 |
| April 15-30 | $38.75 | $172.74 |
| May 1-14 | $31.00 | $138.20 |
| May 15-31 | $23.25 | $103.66 |
| June 1-14 | $15.50 | $69.12 |
| June 15-30 | $7.75 | $34.58 |
Daily and monthly permit options are available. If you select to purchase a daily or monthly permit, you must pay in full at the time of purchase by debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). The rates are listed below.
| Other Blue Options | Your Cost |
|---|---|
| Daily | $8.00 |
| Monthly | $85.00 |
