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288 Church St. Garage (DCC)

Starting on Monday, August 19, 2024, EV charging in the 288 Church St. Garage will transition to a paid rate of $1.50/hour.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Parking services at tmuparking@torontomu.ca.

Parking entrance from Church Street side - DCC parking garage.

Hours: 

  • Monday to Friday - 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. 
  • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays - 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Overview:

  • Type: Underground parking garage
  • Height clearance: 6.3 ft.
  • Location: Alleyway south of 288 Church St. Accessible from the west side of Church St. between Gerrard St. and Dundas St.
  • On-site Staffing: This location is NOT Staffed.

Accessible parking 

  • Three accessible van parking spaces (Type A)
  • Six standard accessible parking spaces (Type B)

Electric vehicle (EV) charging 

  • Six Level 2 charging spots
  • EV spaces are reserved for vehicles that require EV charging. 
  • A fee of $1.50/hr applies for vehicles charging in EV parking spots.  $5/hr for any vehicle left charging in a spot with a full battery.

Public parking rates 

Monday to Friday

Day rate is in effect until 6:59 p.m. If you stay past 6:59 p.m., the night rate will commence at 7 p.m.

Duration Price
Each half hour or less $4
Early Bird | Enter 6 a.m. - 7:59 a.m. | Exit before 7 p.m. $15
Day Max. | Enter 8 a.m. - 4:59 p.m. | Exit before 7 p.m. $18
Night Flat Rate | Enter 5 p.m. - 5:59 a.m. (next day) $9

Saturday, Sunday and holidays

Duration Price
Each half hour or less $4.50
Day Max. | 6 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.  $9
Night Flat Rate | 6 p.m. - 5:59 a.m. (next day) $9

Using the EV charging stations spaces

  1. Download the SWTCH app (Apple App Store (external link)  or Google Play Store (external link) ) or visit the SWTCH website (external link) .
  2. Create an account and verify your email address.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin charging your vehicle.

Please note:

  • Vehicles may only park in the EV charging station spaces while actively charging.
  • A fee of $5/hr. applies to any vehicle left charging with a full battery. The SWTCH app will notify you when your vehicle is fully charged and should be moved. 
  • You have 30 mins to move your vehicle from the EV spot to another spot before the $5/hr rate starts.

Contactless payment available

Contactless payment is available at the 288 Church St. Garage (DCC) via the Precise ParkedIn App (external link) .

Disclaimer

Toronto Metropolitan University bears no responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage to persons and/or motor vehicles (including contents), however caused, while on campus grounds. Drivers must have proper insurance. Losses, damage and/or injuries should be reported to TMU Security at 416-979-5040 or security@torontomu.ca.

The parking management provider for our parking services is Precise ParkLink (external link) . Click here for additional information on 288 Church St. Garage (DCC) (external link) .