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1. How can I pay for parking?

A) Credit Card and Debit Card Payment

i. Proceed to any parking kiosk located in either designated parking lot.

ii. Enter information from the prompt at the kiosk.

iii. Insert your credit or debit card.

iv. Payment for parking is validated for 24 hours; except Friday purchases which are valid for 72 hours.

B) Remotely pay for parking through a mobile parking app.

Instructions will be posted following the selection of a mobile parking app vendor.

2. Will there be instructions on how to use the payment station?

Yes. Instructions will be posted next to each pay station and online at www.fremont.gov/TrainDepotParking. 

3. Which payment methods will be accepted?

Only debit and credit cards will be accepted.

4. Which parking lots will be designated for paid parking?

The main parking lot at the Centerville Train Depot Station, as well as the lot directly across on the south side of Peralta Boulevard will be designated paid parking lots.

5. How will a paid fee enhance safety and security at the parking lot?

The program will allow for prioritization of the available parking spaces for plaza users and train riders. Limiting parking specifically for the use of commuters and patrons will enhance security in the parking lot.  The limited time permits will give the police department the tools necessary for the enforcement of the parking lot.  While the Police Department does not have a dedicated parking enforcement program, police patrols will be increased at the onset of the program and then continue to be balanced with other prioritized calls for service and needs throughout the City on an ongoing basis.

6. How will a paid parking fee promote the use of mass transit?

The paid parking fee promotes the use of mass transit by preserving the parking lot for transit users and customers of local businesses.

7. How will the fees collected go towards improving the parking lot?

The Centerville Train Depot Paid Parking program will be a cost recovery program.  The fees collected will go towards the maintenance of the parking lot.

8. How will you prevent cars from parking on adjacent neighborhood streets?

While some adjacent public roadways have open and non-restrictive parking, the police department will patrol and enforce posted parking regulations.  The enforcement will be balanced with other prioritized calls for service and needs throughout the City on an ongoing basis.

9. Will you be considering a monthly payment option?

We are continuing to explore this option.

10. Will I be guaranteed parking if I am paying for it?

Parking is on a first come, first served basis. 

11. Will there still be hourly parking spaces available?

Yes. There are a limited number of one hour parking spaces available at no charge for short-term users of the parking lots.