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Other parking information

Find information about accessible parking, veteran parking, motorcycle parking, contractor and service vehicle parking, electric vehicle charging and bicycle parking on the Kamloops campus.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking stalls are designated in various lots on campus as shown on the map. They are usually closest to buildings.

You must have a valid general lot rate parking permit. This can be a general permit through the TRU-dedicated Online Permit Portal, or daily parking using the non-touch SMRTpass QR codes located in the specific lot where you are parking.

For accessible stalls in premium and reserved lots, use the SMRTpass QR code located at the individual accessible stall. These stalls are discounted to the general lot rate.

To use an accessible space, your vehicle must display either a valid provincial placard, or a short-term placard available from the Facilities Office located at the Materials Distribution Centre with an approved doctor's note.

Parking types and other permits

Veteran parking

Anyone, including staff, students or visitors to campus, with veteran plates can park in either economy, general or visitor parking lots at no charge.

Motorcycle parking

  • Motorcycle stalls are first-come, first-served and are designated in lots C and W only.
  • Daily parking is $3.50 per day and can be purchased through the SMRTpass QR code posted in the lot.
  • Long-term permits are $43.75 per month and can be purchased through the CTRL Online Permit Portal.
  • Motorcycle parking permits are only valid in designated motorcycle spaces. If you park your motorcycle in economy, general, premium or reserved spaces, those rates apply.

15-Minute Loading Zones

Loading zones are designated parking areas intended solely for the active loading and unloading of passengers, goods or materials. These zones are not intended for long-term parking.

Vehicles parked in loading zones must be actively engaged in loading or unloading at all times.

  • Remaining in a vehicle without actively loading or unloading is not permitted.
  • Vehicles left unattended without ongoing loading or unloading activity are in violation.

Use of loading zones is restricted to the posted 15-minute maximum time limit.

  • All vehicles must vacate the loading zone immediately upon completion of loading or unloading, or upon reaching the posted time limit, whichever occurs first.
  • Exceeding the posted time limit constitutes a violation, regardless of whether loading or unloading activity is continuing.

Vehicles found in violation of loading-zone regulations may be subject to:

  • Parking violation notices and fines
  • Towing at the owner’s risk and expense

Enforcement will be applied consistently in accordance with the parking terms and conditions .

Temporary exemptions may be considered for special circumstances, such as moves, large deliveries or events. Exemptions require advance approval from the Parking Office.

Email parking@tru.ca to request approval.

Loading zone map

Use the map below to locate loading zones across the TRU Kamloops campus.

Map of loading zones on the Thompson Rivers University Kamloops campus

Open loading zone map

Contractors and service vehicles

Service vehicle parking spaces are typically located to have easy access to buildings. Every contractor parking at TRU must apply at the Facilities Office for a service vehicle permit to use those spaces, in addition to purchasing a parking permit.

Purchase an external permit

Visit the Facilities Office or contact 250-828-5368 or by email for more information.

Vehicles parking in a service vehicle space without displaying valid permits will immediately be subject to a parking violation and/or towing without warning at the owner’s risk and expense.

Service vehicle permits are issued to authorized service agencies and contractors doing business with TRU, and cannot be used for any other purpose.

Facilities Office

For contractor and service vehicle parking questions, contact the Facilities Office before parking in a service vehicle space.

Phone: 250-828-5368
Email: facilities@tru.ca

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