UAB Interactive Student Transportation Map with adjustable layers. See different modes of transportation available, as well as routes, and more.

The information below shows each zone and the estimated distance from the farthest parking space in that zone to the specified building, measured in miles. This information should be used as a helpful guide to choosing the best zone for each students’ needs. It is helpful to consider most parking spaces in the zones below are closer to each building than the estimated distance listed, since the information is for the farthest parking space in that zone.

Permits may be purchased online beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 1st for the next Summer, June 1st for the Fall term and December 1st for the next Spring term.

Instructions:

• Visit the parking portal
• Login to the system with your Blazer ID and password
• Select the “More” drop down menu from the top banner and select “Vehicles”
• Follow the instructions for completing the process

Permit refunds may only be issued after the hangtag is received in the UAB Transportation office.  Any refunds are applied as of the day the permit is received.  Permit refunds amounts follow the tuition policy refundable percentage and dates, which can be found on the UAB Academic Calendar.

• Specialized ADA permits are required to park in any non-public ADA accessible parking space managed by UAB.
• To obtain a permit, you must have been accepted by UAB and have created a BlazerID.
• Complete the Student ADA Parking Application.
• Acknowledge the policies and regulations by signing the application.
• Upload the application to the UAB Parking Portal, in the appropriate location.
• UAB Transportation staff will review and contact requester via email regarding status.

Zone-based parking introduces a system to reduce the time students have to spend searching for available spaces, while offering higher and lower cost parking options. Parking facilities are grouped by proximity to various areas of campus. To identify the best zone for your class schedule, a chart with estimated walking distances from the farthest space within each zone to major academic buildings may be found in the Estimated Walking Distances section above.

Residential students (living in UAB Housing) may choose between one of the following two options:

Zone A
Zone H

Commuter students (not living in UAB Housing) may choose between one of the following options:

Zone B
Zone C
Zone D
Zone E
Zone F
Zone G

Students parking permits only allow the student to park in the zone designated within their respective permit.

Parking options closer to the academic core will fill up before those farther away. There are a number of actions students may take to reduce the time spent looking for a space:

• Know all parking areas within your zone
• Identify a preferred parking facility in your zone and a secondary area toward the perimeter of campus
• Know which Blazer Express routes service your preferred and secondary choices
• If you arrive at a lot/deck and it is full, immediately proceed to your secondary location
• Keep a parking map in your vehicle
• Save the addresses of the parking areas in your zone to a smartphone mapping app
• Arrive on campus early – particularly early in the semester – allowing time to make it to class
• Download the TransLoc app to see bus routes and real-time information for your bus

UAB administration and Transportation leadership have listened to student feedback over several years, including insights captured by an external consulting firm that conducted a comprehensive parking and transportation study and provided recommendations to improve parking and transportation at UAB.

Recommendations included:

• Additional parking facilities
• New parking technology
• Increasing safety (i.e., deck lighting, camera coverage)
• Enhancements to the Blazer Express bus system
• Improvements to customer experiences

In addition to the Blazer Express bus system, Safety Escort is an on-demand van service available 24-hours per day. Between 9:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. request a ride using the TapRide app. Rides may also be requested 24-hours per day by calling 205-934-8772. Please note, calls between 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. are forwarded to UAB Police Dispatch for assistance.

UAB also offers students and employees an additional safety service, RAVE Guardian, to build a network of friends and family with whom you can communicate more easily in situations in which you may be alone or in unfamiliar areas.

Other Helpful links:
Blazer Express page
Safety Escort
TransLoc App