Bay Area Vanpool Program

Drive & Park
Business Permit
Residential Parking Permit
white shuttle van turning corner on Market street

This program is now administered by the SFMTA. 

Complete the verification form below to receive your vanpool permit.

Vanpools with permits are allowed to park at any meter with a time limit of an hour or more, or in time-limited parking zones with a time limit of an hour or more (except for zones that have rush hour tow-away times or other restrictions).

Vanpool permit parking is reserved for vans of 7 – 15 people.*

More information about regional carpooling is available on 511's website
 

ANNUAL PERMIT INFORMATION

Annual Fee: $170 ($190 effective 7/1/2024)
$85 if the permit expires in less than 6 months when purchased. ($95 effective 7/1/2024)

Permits expire on August 31st of each year. 

 

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Complete the student or employee verification form.
  2. Mail completed form and check made out to "SFMTA" to:
    SFMTA - Vanpool Program
    1 South Van Ness Avenue
    San Francisco, CA 94103