Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 24, 2005

College Park-U of Md Metrorail station parking garage opens Saturday, June 25

The new parking structure at the College Park-U of Md Metrorail station on the Green Line will open Saturday, June 25.

The College Park parking facility features 1,345 spaces on six-levels of parking. The new parking structure was built over the original Kiss & Ride surface lot.

Funding for the construction of the $17.3 million parking structure came from bond proceeds, temporary parking funds, and parking surcharges.

Parking at Metro-operated parking lots is free on weekends and holidays. The weekday rate at the College Park facility is $3.50. Customers must use their SmarTrip cards to pay the parking fees.

News release issued on June 24, 2005.