End-of-Spring Semester Transportation and Parking Information

Updates include how to get to the airport, summer vehicle storage, summer bike storage, and last day of operation for the Pio Express.

April 15, 2025
Copeland Summer Vehicle Storage
Copeland Summer Vehicle Storage

With the end of the year approaching, the Office of Transportation and Parking would like to share some important updates. If you have any questions, please email parking@lclark.edu.

How to get to the airport

TriMet

  • Use TriMet Trip Planner to get step-by-step directions
  • L&C Transportation and Parking has special two pack (2.5 hr) tickets on sale for $1.40 on the parking portal
  • Please allow order at least two days prior to departure. If you do not have a TriMet card already issued allow for an extra day and you will need to pick up a card at the Campus Safety Office

Uber / Lyft

  • approximately a $50 trip

Taxi Service

  • Price can vary depending on time (but can sometimes be cheaper than Lyft / Uber)
  • Radio Cab - (503) 227-1212
  • Broadway Cab - (503) 333-3333

Summer Vehicle Storage

If you plan on leaving your vehicle on campus while you return home for summer, a Summer Vehicle Storage Permit will be required. If you are parking on campus, but routinely driving the vehicle, a storage permit will not be required.

  • Storage permit may be purchased on parking portal- $150
  • Vehicle must park in Lot K - Copeland Lot along the fence - access via Gate #5
  • Long Term Parking Liability Waiver must be completed
  • L&C is not responsible for any damages and/or theft that may occur while parked
  • Please remember to remove all valuables and make sure vehicle is properly secured
  • L&C reserves the right to tow vehicles to a new location at L&C’s expense in the event of an emergency
  • Securing your vehicle tips

Vehicles that do not purchase a storage permit will be deemed abandoned after 30 days and towed at owner’s expense.

Any Questions? Email parking@lclark.edu

Summer Bike Storage

If you need to leave your bike on campus over the summer break, please see below:

Bikes must be secured in one of the following locations:

Bikes may be subject to disposal if:

  • Storage form is not completed
  • Bike is left in unauthorized location
  • Bike is in disrepair
  • Bike is left unsecured (not locked)
  • Helpful bike storage tips
  • LC is not responsible for any theft or damages

Pio Express

The Pio Express will not be in operation during summer break. The last day of operation for the Pio will be May 8, 2025.

Fall 2025 Parking Permits

Parking permits for the upcoming academic year, will go on sale sometime in early-to-mid August 2025. If you have any questions, please email parking@lclark.edu.

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