Parking and Transportation Planning

The Public Works Transportation Planning team strives to provide safe, convenient, and affordable transportation options for accessing places and opportunities in San Mateo. Our work encompasses all modes of transportation including personal and commercial vehicles, transit, bicycles, pedestrians as well as electric bikes and electric scooters. Through our short and long-term projects, we aim to encourage people of all ages and abilities to use sustainable modes of transportation.

Downtown Parking
Residential Parking Permit
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Downtown Parking Permits

Monthly downtown parking permits and low-income parking permits are available for all-day parking in a Downtown City-owned parking facility. Parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis and does not guarantee the permit holder a parking space. Visit the Monthly Downtown Parking Permit page or our Low-Income Permit Program page to apply and for more information.

City-Owned Parking Facilities

Our Downtown has seven City-owned parking garages and lots available to all downtown patrons. Visit the City-Owned Parking Facilities webpage for locations, parking rates, and amenities offered at each parking facility.

Parking On the Street

On-street parking in the Downtown area is separated into two parking zones, Central and
Perimeter, to accommodate short and long-term parking needs. Visit the
Downtown On-Street Parking webpage for information about parking spaces on the street,
motorcycle parking, and pay station instructions.

Transportation Policies, Programs, & Events

Shared Mobility Permit Program (adopted May 2019) - Shared mobility operators can apply for a permit to deploy shared mobility devices in San Mateo.
Residential On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces Program (updated July 2019) - Residents with a disabled person placard or license plate can apply for an on-street accessible parking space in residential areas when no reasonable off-street parking option is available.
Family Fun Ride and Bike Rodeo - An annual event where we teach youth how to ride safely in the streets.
Rolled Curb Parking - Educate yourself and others on how to properly park at a rolled curb.
Oversized Vehicle Parking - Find out what vehicles are considered oversized in San Mateo.
San Mateo Rail Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA) - Annual vehicle trip monitoring reports are available for 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Have Questions?

For questions about parking in San Mateo, email the Transportation Planning team.
For assistance with Downtown Parking Permit accounts, call Parkmobile at 1-855-768-4152.
For parking enforcement inquiries, call (650) 398-3082 or email SMEnforcement@lazparking.com.

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