Long Beach City College

The primary responsibility of the Parking Services staff at Long Beach City College is to ensure that students, staff, and the surrounding community have safe and convenient access to an inviting learning environment.

Our team of Parking Services Technicians is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of parking lots throughout the District. This includes resurfacing, proper paint markings, signage, access to state-of-the-art parking permit machines, and coordination of special events on campus.

Our Student Assistant Program employs several student assistants each semester. Their presence on campus offers guests a friendly and knowledgeable point of contact. In addition to assisting visitors, they also help enforce parking regulations.

• Map: Liberal Arts Campus Parking & Transportation
• Map: Trades, Technology, Community Learning Campus Parking & Transportation

Parking Regulations & Citations

These rules are enforced to protect the rights of permit holders and to ensure the safety of all individuals and property on campus.

• Parking Permits Required: A valid parking permit is required at all times to park in any lot at both the LAC and TTC campuses.
• First-Come, First-Served: Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Possession of a valid permit does not guarantee a space in your preferred lot.
• Semester digital parking permits are available for students through the Viking Portal.
• Permit Restrictions: Student permit and daily permit do not authorize parking in staff stalls, metered spaces, or other reserved parking areas, unless otherwise posted.
• Digital Parking Permits: Students can purchase semester parking permits through the Viking Portal.
• All permits are fully digital and linked to your vehicle’s license plate. No physical permit is required.
• One Permit Per Vehicle: Digital parking permits are valid for one vehicle only. A separate permit must be purchased for each additional vehicle.
• Important: When entering your license plate number, use uppercase letters and omit any spaces or special characters between letters and numbers.
• Parking Guidelines: All vehicles must be parked within the lines of a designated parking space. Backing into parking stalls is not permitted. License plates must remain fully visible at all times; vehicles with obscured or unreadable plates are subject to citation.
• Students are not permitted to double park or circle the parking lots while waiting for a parking space.
• Overnight parking is not permitted between the hours of 11:30 PM and 5:00 AM.
• The LBCC Parking Services Department issues citations to all vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds that do not display a valid and properly placed parking permit. Students parked in staff or other specially designated areas are also subject to citation.
• After 4 PM at LAC: Students with a valid student permit may park in staff stalls located in Lots G, H, I, and M. In all other lots, a staff permit is required at all times.
  At TTC: A staff permit is required at all times when parking in staff stalls.
• Stalls may be reserved for special event parking at the discretion of the Parking Services Department.
• Parking regulations may vary by lot. It is the driver’s responsibility to read and follow the posted regulations at each parking lot entrance.
• No adjustments will be made to parking citations issued by the Long Beach Police Department, Campus Section. Individuals who wish to contest a citation must follow the instructions provided on the back of the citation. For more information or to file an appeal, please visit LongBeach.Gov/Parking/Citations for any appeals.
• Off-Campus Parking: Parking in surrounding residential areas is allowed by a City-issued permit only. Student vehicles parked in these neighborhoods without a valid permit may be cited, towed, and impounded by the City at the student’s expense.

Student Parking Permits

How to Purchase a Digital Semester Parking Permit: 

Important Reminder: 

• Your permit must be in ”Paid“ status to be valid. Permits in ”Approved“ status are NOT valid until full payment is confirmed. 
• Semester Permits are only valid for one vehicle. A separate permit is required for an additional vehicle. 
• Double-check that the license plate number entered is correct.

How to Purchase a Digital One-Day Parking Permit

On-Site: Scan the QR codes on signs posted throughout the lots 

Text Message: Text “PAY” to 77447 to receive a link for purchasing a permit. 

Mobile App: Download the Park Smarter App to buy a one-day permit before arriving on campus.

• One-day permits can be bought digitally at parking lot lights or designated pay stations on both campuses.
• One-day digital permits are only valid in student stalls. One-day digital permits are not valid in Staff Stalls.
• If you have trouble displaying your permit, go to the Public Safety building at 5020 Lew Davis St. for help.
• Visitor Permits: Visitors are required to purchase a one-day digital parking permit in order to park on campus.
• If you’re a student and don’t want a semester-long permit, you can still buy a one-day permit when you’re on campus.
• Location of Permit Machines: Parking permit machines at LAC shall be located in parking lots E, F, H, M, O, P, and on every floor of the parking structure. At TTC, permit machines shall be located in parking lots 1, 2, 10, and on every floor of the parking structure.
• There are 30-minute visitor parking zones at LAC along the north side of Carson Street.

Metered Parking

• Metered parking is also available at LAC in Lots G, H, and on Lew Davis St. At TTC, metered parking is located in Lot 2.
• Metered parking is enforced at all times.
• No parking at broken meters, violators will be cited.
• Meters need to be paid the entire time the vehicle is occupying the space.

Motorcycle Parking

• Semester digital parking permits are available for students and staff from your portal menu.
• Motorcycles and mopeds are to be parked only in areas designated for their use. Operators must purchase a current semester parking permit. Motorcycles and mopeds may not be driven on campus or parked on sidewalks. Violators will be cited.

ADA Designated Spaces

• Students, staff, or faculty with state-issued disabled placards are to park in designated spaces. If a disabled parking space is not available, parking is allowed in any other student or staff space. Disabled permits are not valid in a carpool or other reserved spaces.

Electric Vehicle Charging

• ALL Vehicles must either have a digital permit or a One-day (daily) paper permit.
• ALL Vehicles MUST also be actively charging while parked on EVCS stalls.
• Failure to do BOTH of the above requirements will result in the issuance of a parking citation.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) stalls are available at LAC Campus Parking Structure (First Floor), Lot M Vets Stadium, Lot P, and at TTC Campus Parking Structure (First Floor) and Lot 10.
• All LBCC parking rules apply, such as no overnight parking within the hours of 11:30 pm to 5:00 am.
• At the discretion of the Parking Services Department, EVCS stalls may turn into regular staff or student stalls if not being used. Those stalls can also be reserved for special event parking. ChargePoint users will be notified of these instances using the ChargePoint App

NOTE: For comments and/or concerns regarding the EVCS or CAV stalls, please contact the Parking Services Department at (562) 938-4534.

Lot Reservation Request

For approved District Events request use only!

Submit Lot Reservation Request

Campus Safety Escort Program

The Long Beach City College Campus Safety Escort Program has a new phone number!

The Safety Escort Program provides a safe, reliable, and time-efficient way to get around campus — especially during the evening hours. This program is part of LBCC’s ongoing commitment to creating a secure environment for everyone.

Our Campus Safety Assistants are available as chaperones to your destination, whether it’s to walk you to your car or to another building on campus.

There are two ways to request a Safety Escort:

• Fill out the form:  Campus Safety Escort Request
• Call our Campus Safety Escort Program at 562-938-4100

Please mention which campus you are located on and where to meet you.

The Safety Escort Program is available Monday to Friday from 6pm to 11pm.