About
KU Parking & Transit is the official parking and transit operation of the University of Kansas, serving Lawrence, KS. As a public university department, it manages parking across the main campus, including Allen Fieldhouse Garage, multiple zone lots, and the Edwards Campus. The department handles both event-scale parking for major campus venues and general day-to-day valet and parking operations.
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Where they work
Venue types KU Parking & Transit works across Kansas.
At a glance
| Ownership | Public — part of the University of Kansas / Transportation Services (University of Kansas dba KU Parking & Transit). |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage, 1501 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA |
| Phone | (785) 864-7275 |
| Coverage | Kansas and 11 more cities |
Reputation
Public — part of the University of Kansas / Transportation Services (University of Kansas dba KU Parking & Transit). .
Common questions
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Before you book KU Parking & Transit
A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.
- Staff and trainingKU Parking & Transit staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
- Does KU Parking & Transit have authorization to operate at your specific campus location or off-campus site?KU Parking & Transit works recurring venues including Allen Fieldhouse Garage (1501 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS), Campus garages and parking lots across the University of Kansas main campus (e.g., Lot 90; Yellow/Green/Red/Blue/Gold zones), Edwards Campus, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
- Has KU Parking & Transit staffed the specific campus venue or lot you need?KU Parking & Transit has staffed venues including Allen Fieldhouse Garage (1501 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS), Campus garages and parking lots across the University of Kansas main campus (e.g., Lot 90; Yellow/Green/Red/Blue/Gold zones), Edwards Campus. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
- Setup and retrievalConfirm arrival lead time, setup of cones, dropbox, and signage, and end-of-event retrieval coverage.
In Lawrence, a mid-to-higher-cost market, tipping valet attendants 2 to 5 dollars per retrieval is a common and appreciated gesture for good service. More on valet tipping