July 25, 2008

**Table of Contents**

[What are my options for parking in the HQ garage?
1](#what-are-my-options-for-parking-in-the-hq-garage)

[How do I purchase parking validation stickers?
1](#how-do-i-purchase-parking-validation-stickers)

[Can anyone get a parking permit? 2](#can-anyone-get-a-parking-permit)

[How are the quarters for the quarterly parking permit defined?
2](#how-are-the-quarters-for-the-quarterly-parking-permit-defined)

[How do I apply for a new parking permit?
2](#how-do-i-apply-for-a-new-parking-permit)

[How do I access the Parking Fare Subsidy System Web site?
2](#how-do-i-access-the-parking-fare-subsidy-system-web-site)

[How do I renew my existing parking permit?
2](#how-do-i-renew-my-existing-parking-permit)

[What does a parking permit cost? 2](#what-does-a-parking-permit-cost)

[Can I pay for my permit with a credit card?
2](#can-i-pay-for-my-permit-with-a-credit-card)

[Can I loan or transfer my parking permit to someone else?
2](#can-i-loan-or-transfer-my-parking-permit-to-someone-else)

[Can I park my motorcycle or bicycle in the garage?
2](#can-i-park-my-motorcycle-or-bicycle-in-the-garage)

[How can I get a proximity access card to use the parking garage
elevators?
2](#how-can-i-get-a-proximity-access-card-to-use-the-parking-garage-elevators)

[Is there parking garage etiquette I should know about?
2](#is-there-parking-garage-etiquette-i-should-know-about)

[Can I bring carpool members or other guests into the garage?
2](#can-i-bring-carpool-members-or-other-guests-into-the-garage)

[How do I enter or update information about who is in my carpool?
2](#how-do-i-enter-or-update-information-about-who-is-in-my-carpool)

# What are my options for parking in the HQ garage?

Civil Service personnel have the option to 1) purchase a parking permit
at a cost of \$135 per quarter, 2) purchase a booklet of 6 parking
validation stickers for occasional use at a cost of \$50, or 3) pay \$12
per day in cash. Please note that it is not possible to purchase a
parking permit while also receiving a subsidy for one's use of mass
transit. However, those receiving a fare subsidy may purchase (no more
than) 1 booklet of 6 parking validation stickers per month without
jeopardizing their position in that program. (Each validation sticker
pays for a full day\'s parking fee.) Please see the [Fare Subsidy
FAQ](http://oim.hq.nasa.gov/oia/hqfac/docs/FareSubsidyFAQ.pdf) for
detailed information.

Contractor personnel have the option to 1) purchase a parking permit (on
a space available basis) at a cost of \$226 per month, or 2) pay \$12
per day in cash. To apply for a parking permit, contractors should fill
out an application in the Colonial Parking Manager\'s office. Go to the
NASA HQ garage on the P-1 level, and look for signs across from the East
elevator bank.  They are open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

# How do I purchase parking validation stickers?

Parking validation stickers may be purchased directly from Colonial
Parking using a credit or debit card, a personal check, or a money
order. (Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.) To purchase
a booklet of validation stickers, go to the Colonial Parking Manager\'s
office, located in the NASA HQ garage on the P-1 level, across from the
East elevator bank.  They are open from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays.

Parking stickers are intended for civil servants who wish to park in the
HQ garage at a discounted rate on limited occaisions. Civil servants may
purchase (no more than) 1 booklet of 6 stickers per month, at a cost of
\$50. Each validation sticker pays for a full day\'s parking fee.
Validation stickers are non-transferable, and there are no refunds for
lost or stolen stickers.

# Can anyone get a parking permit?

Garage parking permits are available to Civil Service personnel via
quarterly subscriptions and are allocated on a point system per [HQPD
1541.2J](http://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/hq_Lib/hqd_display.cfm?Internal_ID=HQ_PD_1541.2J_TOC&idx=1)
for eligible carpools and vanpools, individuals, executive and key
personnel, and disabled employees. A quarterly review of the point
priority list occurs in conjunction with the renewal process and is
modified accordingly.

At this time, only NASA Civil Service personnel may purchase quarterly
subscriptions. NASA‑badged contractors may purchase either a monthly
permit for \$226 or pay a daily fee of \$12, if space is available.
Contact Elena Weston, Colonial Parking Manager, at 358-2415.

# How are the quarters for the quarterly parking permit defined?

> Quarter 1 October through December
>
> Quarter 2 January through March
>
> Quarter 3 April through June
>
> Quarter 4 July through September

#  How do I apply for a new parking permit?

1)  Go to <http://www.hq.nasa.gov/parking> and click on the PFSS
    Application button.
    <https://polaris.hq.nasa.gov/pfss/online_application/online_welcome.cfm>

2)  Click on the **Start Application** button.

3)  Click on the radio button next to **Parking Permit Application.**

4)  Enter your first and last name, and then click **Continue**.

5)  Look for your name in the list that is displayed, and then click on
    your name.

6)  Fill out any missing information in your profile, then click
    **Continue**.

7)  Enter requested information on the application screen, then click
    **Continue**.

8)  Print your completed application using your browser's print icon, or
    choosing **Print** from the *File* menu of your browser.

9)  Sign the printed form.

10) Click on **Submit** to send your request to the Parking Permit
    Manager.

11) Deliver your completed application form, with your payment, to the
    Parking Permit and Fare Subsidy office, located in 1B71, on the
    1^st^ floor, across from the Credit Union.

# How do I access the Parking Fare Subsidy System Web site?

Go to <http://www.hq.nasa.gov/parking> and click on the PFSS application
button. This page is linked on the *Inside HQ* Web site: click on
*Facilities* or *Transportation*, and then click on *Garage/Parking*.

The Parking Fare Subsidy System is Web-based, and is only accessible
from inside the HQ network. You may access it from work, or use Secure
Nomadic Access to access it from home. You need only have:

-   Internet access from a Web browser with cookies enabled or turned
    "on"

-   A current, valid SecurID token

-   Your HQ domain username

# How do I renew my existing parking permit?

1)  Go to <http://www.hq.nasa.gov/parking> and click on the PFSS
    Application button.
    <https://polaris.hq.nasa.gov/pfss/online_application/online_welcome.cfm>

2)  Click on the **Start Application** button.

3)  Click on the radio button next to **Parking Permit Application.**

4)  Enter your first and last name, and then click **Continue**.

5)  Look for your name in the list that is displayed, and then click on
    your name.

6)  You will see a message displayed that reads: *"You currently hold an
    Approved CAR Parking Permit Request. Would you like to recertify? Or
    edit your members\' information?"*

7)  Click on the **Recertify** button.

8)  Enter all requested information such as your address and years of
    service on the profile screen. Then click **Continue**.

9)  Enter all requested information such as the make and model of your
    car on the application screen. Then click **Continue**.

10) Print a copy of your completed application form for your own
    records.

11) Click on **Submit** to send your request to the Parking Permit
    Manager.

# What does a parking permit cost?

Currently, the quarterly fee for permit holders is \$135 per vehicle.
There is no cost to obtain a bicycle permit, but a bicycle permit must
be obtained prior to entering the garage.

Permit sales begin approximately 3 weeks before the new quarter. New
employees may begin subscribing upon arrival with the provision that the
fee will be initially pro-rated. Thereafter, the fees will be paid
quarterly in accordance with the established payment schedule. Checks or
money orders should be made payable to Colonial Parking. Returned checks
are subject to a \$25 penalty fee and must be cured before parking
privileges can be restored. Continued returned checks may result in
revocation of the parking permit.

# Can I pay for my permit with a credit card?

Yes. You may pay with a credit or debit card, a personal check, or a
money order. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.
Discover card is not accepted.

# Can I loan or transfer my parking permit to someone else?

No. Parking permits are only for those whose name appears on the
application. They are not transferable to anyone not listed on the
application, even during periods of extended leave.

# Can I park my motorcycle or bicycle in the garage? 

Yes, if you have a permit prior to entering the garage. A permit is
required to park motorcycles and bicycles in the garage, though there is
no charge for the permit, and it is available to both Civil Service
personnel and Contractors.

Motorcycles may be parked in any designated motorcycle parking space, in
the center of each of the floors. Bicycles may only be parked in the
bicycle cage, at the base of the entrance ramp. Please bring your own
lock for use inside the cage.

# How can I get a proximity access card to use the parking garage elevators?

Proximity access cards are issued to daily parkers for security reasons
to activate the parking garage elevators from both the east and west
side of the lobby and to open the garage door to the street level after
7 pm.

NASA HQ civil service identification badges are programmed to activate
these card readers and no additional card is necessary. NASA contractor
and carpool member badges are activated from 6:30 am to 7 pm. Temporary
access cards will be distributed to all verified visitors and daily
parkers upon entry to the garage. This card must be relinquished upon
departure from the garage.

Employees, who forget their badge, or personnel from other NASA centers,
will also be issued a temporary "prox card." There are two offices that
can dispense temporary access cards:  the Colonial Parking Office on P-1
level during business hours or the Visitor Control Center in the West
Lobby at the close of the business day. After 7 pm, the card is only
available at the Visitor Control Center.

# Is there parking garage etiquette I should know about?

Employees who use the garage are reminded to be courteous and allow
drivers to park their vehicles before passing. Please be mindful of
pedestrians, drop off passengers at crosswalks, and direct passengers to
cross in front of your vehicle so they are visible.

Passing and excessive speeds are not permitted in the parking garage.
Drivers should yield the right of way to pedestrians, maintain a safe
distance when other vehicles are trying to park, turn on lights when
entering the garage, and comply with posted speed limits. Please report
unsafe drivers and conditions in the garage.

[Executive Order
13043](http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?pageTypeId=8169&channelId=-13339&P=XAE&contentId=12027&contentType=GSA_BASIC)
(4/16/97) requires seat belt use by all Federal employees in all
vehicles being operated for official business. We also encourage the use
of seat belts when operating or riding in privately-owned, leased, or
rented vehicles. These practices are intended to help ensure a safe
parking environment for all employees and visitors.

# Can I bring carpool members or other guests into the garage?

Only under limited circumstances. Security regulations require that all
members of a carpool or other guests who intend to enter the HQ garage
must 1) have a current NASA badge, 2) fill out a Form 289A, and 3) have
been identified by the carpool leader in advance of entering the garage.
Please see "How do I enter or update information about who is in my
carpool?" below, for complete instructions.

# How do I enter or update information about who is in my carpool?

Carpool leaders may update the list of who is participating in their
carpool at any time using the PFSS. New carpool members can be added to
any request that has not been rejected or discontinued.

To add a new carpool member:

1)  Go to <http://www.hq.nasa.gov/parking> and click on the **PFSS**
    application button.
    <https://polaris.hq.nasa.gov/pfss/online_application/online_welcome.cfm>

2)  Click on the **Start Application** button.

3)  Click on the radio button next to **Parking Permit Application.**

4)  Enter your first and last name, and then click **Continue**.

5)  Look for your name in the list that is displayed, and then click on
    your name.

6)  You will see a message displayed that reads: *"You currently hold an
    Approved CAR Parking Permit Request. Would you like to recertify? Or
    edit your members\' information?"*

7)  Click on the **Edit Carpool Members** button.

![](media/image1.png){width="6.503472222222222in"
height="1.854861111111111in"}

8)  If you are adding a NASA employee as a carpool participant, click
    **Add New NASA Carpool Member**. If you are adding a non-NASA
    employee, skip to Step 11 below.

9)  Enter the appropriate information for the carpool participant and
    click the **Search** button.

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height="1.8631944444444444in"}

10) A list of NASA people with the same or similar names appears. Locate
    the name of the participant to be added and click on their name.

If the new carpool member does not currently have a parking permit
request, the following screen will be displayed. (If s/he has a current
parking permit request, s/he is not eligible to join your carpool.)
Enter the appropriate information and click the **Save** button.

![](media/image3.png){width="6.486111111111111in"
height="4.052083333333333in"}

### To add a non-NASA employee as a carpool participant, click the Add Non-NASA Participant link.

11) Enter the appropriate information and click the **Save** button.