Rutgers Football Parking and Traffic Patterns

Rutgers Knightingale Shuttle Service Information

Parking Policies
• Every space in each lot is filled in order, front to back, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• This pass provides parking in designated lot up until 59 minutes prior to game time.
• This parking pass is a revocable license. Management may revoke the license and eject or refuse entry to stadium lots.
• Reproduction of this pass is strictly prohibited. The display of a fraudulent pass is a criminal offense, punishable up to $1000 fine.
• Acceptance of this pass constitutes acknowledgement by holder that he agrees to all parking, tailgating and stadium policies.
• Spectators wishing to park together must enter the lots at the same time as a group with each vehicle displaying a matching
parking pass for that area.
• Handicapped ID, license plate or placard AND your Rutgers Football Handicapped Season Parking Pass must be displayed for handicapped parking access. Designated spots are in the Scarlet and White lots for season ticket holders only and in the Athletic Center lots for single game ticket holders.
• Parking for box trucks in Purple or Athletic Center lots only.
• Parking passes are valid for motor vehicles parking only. One space per vehicle. No trailers.
• Rutgers reserves the right to change/alter individual parking lot locations due to safety/security/weather circumstances.
• Lock your vehicle. Rutgers University is not responsible for fire, theft, damage and/or loss of the vehicle or any contents.

Tailgate Policies
• Parking lots are open three (3) hours prior to kickoff and close at dusk. Parking spaces are limited and tailgating must be confined to a small area around your vehicle. Traffic aisles and parking spaces can not be blocked at any time. Spectators wishing to park together, must enter lots at the same time, displaying matching passes. All stadium parking lots will be reserved for those attending the game. If you do not attend the game, you will be asked to leave the stadium parking lots at kick-off time.
• University regulations and state statutes on drug and alcohol consumption will be strictly enforced. Kegs,beer balls, tents and canopies are prohibited. These items are not permitted in the parking lots/adjacent areas at any time.
• For safety purposes, charcoal should be discarded in specially marked yellow barrels located throughout the parking lots.
Please put all trash in proper receptacles. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE GRASS FIELDS ARE USED DAILY BY RUTGERS STUDENTS FOR RECREATION. Putting trash in proper receptacles is appreciated.

Stadium Policies
• Gate Procedures – All spectators must present their own ticket. Spectators should not bring large bags, backpacks, and similar items into Rutgers Stadium. All items brought into the stadium will be inspected, including small bags such as purses and diaper bags. Spectators can speed their entry into the stadium by leaving these items behind. Rutgers Stadium regulations prohibit bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, coolers, umbrellas, noisemaking devices, balloons, laser pointers, pets (with the exception of guide dogs), balls, weapons, sticks/poles, containers, fireworks, and any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate from being brought into the facility. By use of your ticket, you consent to a reasonable search for prohibited items.Ticket stubs are not valid for re-entry.
Alcoholic Beverages – Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Rutgers Stadium. Any spectator possessing alcohol will be asked to surrender it. Any spectator under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave the stadium.
Smoking Policy – Per university regulations, smoking is not permitted in the seating area, bathrooms, and lower/upper concourses.
Umbrellas – To ensure safety and good field visibility, umbrellas are not permitted in Rutgers Stadium.
Solicitation – The selling of any item by anyone other that university-authorized personnel in and around Rutgers Stadium, including the parking lots, is prohibited. Violators are subject to prosecution.
Stadium Gates – Access stadium via main North and West gates. Exit stadium via all East, North and West Gates off of the lower concourse.
Lightning Alert – Rutgers University Athletic Facilities are equipped with the Thor Guard Prediction System. In the event that the system activates, proper evacuation policies and procedures will be implemented.

Free Parking in Downtown New Brunswick

New Brunswick City Market invites you to downtown New Brunswick – to Scarlet Knights City – before or after the 2007 season hometown games. The city will be decorated in true Scarlet Knights spirit so enjoy the many activities New Brunswick has to offer. Grab something to eat at one of our great restaurants or eateries, meet up with friends at a local pub, visit a museum or see a show, or shop at one of our specialty stores.

Best of all, you can park for free on Saturdays downtown and beat the stadium traffic by taking New Brunswick Parking Authority’s free shuttle bus to and from the stadium. No permits, no hassles.

Free Shuttle Bus: Buses depart regularly beginning three hours prior to kick-off just outside the Rutgers Bookstore on Albany Street, and returns you to Ferren Deck up to one hour after the game.

Free Parking on Saturday’s: Ferren Deck located off Route 27/Albany Street across from the train station.

Week Day Game Parking: Parking at Ferren Deck on week days will cost approx. $1.50 each hour up to 4 hours, then $1.00 each hour afterwards.  Also Free parking is available at the Wolfson Deck, located at the corner of Neilson and Liberty Streets after 5:00pm, however if there is a Theatre event taking place on a game day their will be a minimal $5.00 flat rate per car will be charged for parking. For a parking map visit www.njnbpa.org.

New Brunswick City Market encourages you to visit the downtowns’ many retailers, restaurants, specialty shops and museums and take advantage of extraordinary discounts, only available to ticket stub holders.  Simply show your home game ticket to redeem your discount. For more information visit www.newbrunswick.com