Transponders

Permit holders can use a transponder decal as a back-up to the LPR system to access their assigned downtown parking facility.  A transponder decal may only be used by the individual to whom it is issued.  The Transponder decals will be physically ‘installed’ by garage parking personnel to ensure that they are properly placed and remain in good working order.

If you will drive more than one vehicle to campus, an additional Transponder decal may be requested by visiting the parking office located within your assigned downtown parking facility.  A transponder decal will be ‘installed in the additional vehicle by garage parking personnel for a $20 fee.  A similar $20/fee will be charged to replace any previously installed Transponder decal.  The $20 fees associated with acquiring either an 'additional' or 'replacement' transponder decal are payable to the garage parking operator at the time they are installed.

When Transponder decal holders drive a 'replacement' vehicle to campus (such as when their primary vehicle is being repaired), they should take a garage parking 'ticket' when entering their assigned facility and then bring that ticket with them to the parking office located in that facility before exiting the garage; they will receive a 100% discount off their daily parking fee.

The parking access provided by Transponder decals can be extended across semester periods; they do NOT need to be replaced each semester.

Clearance

The maximum clearance heights of the Downtown Hartford parking facilities are:

• • • Convention Center Garage* = 7'6"
      * an outside surface lot for over-sized vehicles is available
    • Science Center Garage = 7'0"
    • North Front Street Garage = 6'6"

General Rules
The following general rules should be followed in all three parking facilities at the Hartford campus location:

• • • Don't leave your vehicle unlocked.
    • Don't leave valuables in your vehicle.
    • Don't leave your vehicle parked overnight in the garage unless you have received written permission from UConn Parking services; the needed arrangements will be finalized with the garage parking office on your behalf.
      • If a sudden emergency requires you to leave your vehicle parked overnight, contact the parking office in the garage in which your vehicle is parked to make the needed arrangements:
        • Convention Center Garage: 860-728-2598
        • North Front Street Garage: 860-524-8622
        • Science Center Garage: 860-987-6512
    • Use trash receptacles that are available on all floors and by each elevator; don't litter.
    • Only those displaying valid state-issued "handicap" placards or registration plates can legally use spaces designated for "Handicap" parking.
    • Only plug-in vehicles are authorized to use spaces associated with Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
    • Park in only one vehicle parking space (between stall lines) and not across two or more parking spaces.

Violations & Loss of Parking Privileges

The speed limit in the CT Convention Center garage, the CT Science Center Garage, and the North Front Street garage is 7 MPH.  Patrons of these parking facilities include children and the elderly: DO NOT SPEED.  Those who speed, fail to obey traffic or regulatory signs posted in these facilities, or park in any areas other than Sections "A" or "C" (Level 1) while in the CT Convention Center garage will be warned upon their first and second offenses.  Upon the third offense, the vehicle involved in the violation may be towed.  Upon the fourth offense, the transponder decal associated with the vehicle involved in the violation may be expired and the parking contract with its holder may be terminated.

Vehicles will be deemed abandoned when it is parked within a Downtown Hartford garage more than one (1) week without being used and without notice to the Capital Region Development Authority or its garage operator and may be towed from the facility.