Understanding parking at Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup campus is crucial for all staff, students, and visitors. To ensure a smooth experience, especially during business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays), familiarity with parking permits and car park locations is essential. While after-hours parking offers more flexibility without permit requirements (excluding ACROD bays), knowing where to park and the regulations in place is key to avoiding infringements and making the most of your time on campus. This guide provides you with the necessary information, acting as your virtual “Ecu Joondalup Car Park Map” and permit handbook.
Decoding ECU Parking Permits and Zones
Parking permits are mandatory across all ECU parking zones during business hours. This regulation helps manage parking demand and ensures that spaces are available for those with legitimate campus commitments. Outside of these hours, parking restrictions are lifted in most areas, encouraging staff and students to park conveniently close to buildings, especially for safety during evening activities. However, ACROD parking bays are an exception and maintain permit requirements at all times for accessibility needs.
Designated ACROD Parking
Holders of valid ACROD permits benefit from specific parking privileges at ECU. When parking in designated ACROD bays, there is no requirement to display an ECU parking permit or pay any parking fees. This ensures accessible parking is readily available for those who need it. In situations where ACROD bays are fully occupied, ACROD permit holders are advised to utilize visitor parking areas and ensure payment is made. This policy aims to balance accessibility with parking availability during peak times.
Athena SWAN Parent Parking Initiative
ECU demonstrates its commitment to supporting staff and students with parenting or carer responsibilities through the Athena SWAN parking initiative. Across its campuses, ECU provides 91 dedicated Athena SWAN parking bays. These bays are easily identifiable by their distinctive purple marking and signage featuring the ECU and Athena SWAN member logos.
Athena SWAN Parent Car Parking
Apply for an Athena SWAN parent car parking permit.
Joondalup Campus Specifics: For those heading to the Joondalup campus, Athena SWAN parking bays are located in:
- Staff: Car Parks 4, 8, and 19
- Students: Car Park 2
These designated car parks offer convenient access for parents and carers, making campus visits easier and more manageable.
Temporary Parking Solutions
ECU offers a streamlined solution for current student and staff permit holders who may need to use a different vehicle temporarily. Temporary parking permits are available free of charge through an online request facility. This digital system generates a permit that can be used when your usual vehicle is unavailable.
It’s important to note that temporary permits are valid for a maximum of five days and are restricted to the parking zone associated with the original, standard permit. To ensure compliance, this temporary permit must be clearly displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle at all times.
Understanding and Avoiding Parking Infringements
Parking infringements at ECU are issued to ensure fair and consistent application of parking regulations across the campus. If you receive an infringement, ECU provides a clear process for both payment and appeal.
Find out how to pay or appeal the infringement.
To proactively avoid infringements in the future, consider these helpful tips:
- Familiarize yourself with the ECU Lands and Traffic By-Laws before parking on campus grounds. Understanding these regulations is the first step to compliant parking.
- Always ensure your parking permit or ticket is clearly visible on your dashboard. Infringements are often issued for non-display, regardless of permit ownership.
- Avoid using notes on dashboards as permit substitutes. If you are using a different vehicle, always obtain a temporary permit online.
- When parking in designated ‘Visitor Parking’ areas, a valid visitor permit obtained from the ticket vending machine must be displayed.
- To protect the campus environment and ensure pedestrian safety, parking on verges, grassed areas, roads, or pathways is strictly prohibited. Stick to designated parking bays.
By understanding these guidelines and utilizing resources like this guide and the official ECU links, navigating parking at the Joondalup campus becomes straightforward, ensuring a positive experience for everyone at ECU.
