COMMUTEwell issues permits on a space-available basis and in the priority order established in the City’s Special Parking + Commute Options MOU. If you wish to apply to be on a waitlist, please submit your name via our new online self-reporting tool here.

Please note that City parking capacity continues to be limited in the downtown/Civic Center area. However, you may have options with other nearby parking facilities (see below).

For more information about City parking, please visit our Parking Page for more information.

Non-City Parking Options

Check out the below resources to help you learn more about non-City parking options in Downtown LA:

DTLA

Interactive map which shows the location of available parking in Downtown LA and their prices. You can sort by daily, monthly, or reserve parking and filter by amenities such as handicap spaces or EV charging.

Parkopedia

Type in your destination and arrive/departure times to find a list of nearby parking lots and the distance from your destination.

SpotAngels

This application shows users their parking options and also lets you pay meters and remembers your parking location. It can also send you reminders to move your car.

Parking Spending Account (PSA)

To help manage your parking costs, remember that City employees who park at a non-City owned/leased lot may enroll in the PSA program to set aside pre-tax dollars (up to $280 per month for calendar year 2022) to use towards parking expenses. You may enroll or access your account and make changes at any time. The PSA program is separate from City-issued parking. PSA funds cannot be used to pay for City-issued parking.

Note: PSA accounts are also separate from Transit Spending Accounts, which may only be used for transit-related expenses.

We've made it easier for those considering carpooling. We’ve partnered with LA Metro to create a custom ride matching tool to help you find other employees to share your commute. We’ve also relaxed our residential proximity requirement for carpool partners so it’s easier to carpool with someone who may not necessarily live nearby but is on your commuting route.

Remember – carpoolers are higher up the priority list when City parking spaces are available, and they also pay lower parking fees than those paid by employees driving alone.

A carpool is typically a group of two to four individuals who live nearby and commute to work together in a personal vehicle. The carpool partners agree amongst themselves on driving duties, costs, schedules, and routes.

For more information about the City’s Carpool Programs, including Carpool Parking Rules and Parking Application, click here.

Need help finding a carpool? Click here!

Vanpools are another way to commute and are also prioritized for parking at City facilities. Forming a vanpool can be more challenging than forming a carpool because more individuals must participate. The smallest vans available require six members (the maximum is twelve). DWP employees, Airport/Harbor Department, contract employees, as well as those not associated with the City of Los Angeles are eligible to participate.

A vanpool is a formal group of six or more individuals who commute together via a leased vehicle and pay a monthly vanpool fee. The fee covers the cost of insurance, maintenance, and fuel. The Primary Driver whose responsibility includes driving and storing the vans and does not pay the monthly vanpool fee.

For more information about the City’s Vanpool Programs, including a list of current vans, routes, and fares, click here.

Need help finding a vanpool? Click here!

Biking or walking to work is not only a great form of exercise, it also makes you eligible for our bike/walk match of up to $100.

Certain City facilities (City Hall East and Figueroa Plaza) provide showers and lockers for those biking to work. Also, the City has recently created a new bike cage at City Hall with 35 bike stations. To determine locker availability, call (213) 978-1593.

For more information about the Bike/Walk to Work Program, including a list of bike amenities, click here.

Helpful resources:

• Bike Safety Classes

• Bike Safety Guidebook

• Bike Pocket Guide

• Metro Bikeshare

• Metro Bike Map

• Metro Bike Locker Registration

Public transportation continues to be an important resource for commuters. To help support those who currently use or may be considering public transportation, the City offers up to $100 per month to reduce the cost of taking public transit to work.

The COMMUTEwell Program continues to offer City employees two approaches for reducing the net costs of using public transportation for commuting:

•Transit Spending Account (TSA): You can set aside up to $315 per month in pre-tax dollars toward the cost of eligible transit expenses, such as bus passes, train tickets, and other transit media, allowing you to further reduce your out-of-pocket costs. The City provides a “transit match” of up to $100 into your TSA based on how much you contribute.

For more information about the TSA, click here.

•Employee Transit Subsidy Reimbursement Program: Employees not using a TSA have the option of submitting their transit expenses for reimbursement of up to $100.

For more information about the Transit Subsidy Reimbursement, including the form and reimbursement schedule, click click here. .