Parking and Transportation
Vehicles parked in the blue disabled/handicapped parking spaces on campus must display both a valid CSUMB parking permit and a valid DMV-issued Disabled Person Parking Placard or plates.
For permit options, consult Parking Services.
Students with verified disabilities may request a CSUMB parking permit fee waiver based on financial need. The CSUMB Financial Aid department will evaluate and certify a student's financial need meets the requirements for a parking fee waiver. To start the request process, schedule an appointment with SDR Advisor.
If you have difficulties finding available blue parking zones on campus, please check the Parking Maps.
On-campus transportation
For on-campus transportation, please refer to The wave shuttle service.
On-campus and local transportation
Transportation is free with your valid CSUMB I.D. card on MST buses, On Call, and MST RIDES.
Paratransit is available for passengers who cannot use fixed-route transit due to disability limitations. Paratransit is provided by Monterey-Salinas Transit under the RIDES program. First year and upper division students may need to rely on the local bus and/or RIDES travel to and from campus buildings, service learning sites and other activities off campus.
RIDES paratransit on campus operates the same hours as the MST fixed-route transit.
RIDES paratransit eligibility determination and service on or off campus is handled by Monterey Salinas Transit - Mobility services. Consult MST to request an application for RIDES paratransit services, travel training, vouchers for taxi fare, special medical trips, and more.
For best results, contact MST at least 30 – 90 days prior to the semester in order to establish eligibility and set up your rides. Eligibility determination requires the passenger’s medical provider to complete a form and the passenger to meet for an interview with the MST eligibility specialist.
Call: 888.MST.BUS1 | (888) 678-2871
For an appointment to complete the RIDES paratransit eligibility medical form, contact Campus Health Center at (831) 582-3965, Health and Wellness Services (Bldg. 80).
Additionally, taxi vouchers for these companies are available for those who are part of the MST RIDES program or those who are 65 years of age and older. Please visit MST Taxi Vouchers page for more details.
CSUMB maintains a list of vendors who rent wheelchair accessible vans. Availability varies and usually requires that the driver be able to use a standard seat, gas and brake pedals. Please below for companies.
- Access Option, Inc. - Watsonville, CA
- https://www.accessoptions.com/pages/rentals
- (831) 722-6804
- Mobility Works - Santa Clara, CA
- Access Option, Inc. - Watsonville, CA
Wheelchair accessible taxi or “on demand” service is available for Monterey County. Please check with:
- Coastal Yellow Cab (831) 333-0533
- Salinas Yellow Cab (831) 424-1234
- Associated Taxi (831) 277-8294
Wheelchair accessible taxis are also available in Santa Cruz County. For a list of vendors consult yellow pages, check with the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission or Access Santa Cruz County.
Wheelchair Rental Companies:
- Hodges Rent All - Monterey
- http://hodgesrentall.com/
- 831.373.7368
- Horsnyder pharmacy and medical supply - Santa Cruz
- 831.458.1400
- 1226 Soquel Ave. between Morrissey and Seabright Avenues Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- All Care Pharmacy-Salinas
- https://allcarerx.net/
- 831.424.8053
- 331 Main Street, Salinas 93901
- Hodges Rent All - Monterey