Lots & garages

AVI is a gate access method that uses a long-range identification reader to detect the customer’s permit credentials. It automatically captures the customer’s permit data without the need for swiping or tapping an access card at a gate reader. 

Watch a demonstration

To see this AVI technology in action, watch this thirty second video.

Mounting the AVI card holder

The AVI card holder should be mounted on the inside of the lower left (driver’s side) of the windshield, approximately 2 inches inward from the edge of the windshield and 4 inches above the bottom of the windshield, portrait orientation. Ensure that the side of the AVI card has the logo facing outward. To avoid citation, please ensure the entire card is visible from outside the vehicle. AVI card holders are not re-mountable after the initial install. Any separation of the adhesive pad on the holder from the windshield will be permanent and a new holder will need to be installed. Please contact Transportation Services to obtain a new holder.

What if the AVI reader doesn’t read my card?

Depending on the facility you are trying to enter, there will be other options available that will grant you access, such as Husky Card magstripe readers and credit card readers. For the facilities that are AVI-only, the issue could be with the AVI tag position on the vehicle, at which point we recommend re-positioning the tag. If it is not the position of the tag, then it could be an issue with either your account or the AVI reader itself, at which point, please contact the Transportation Services office using the intercom or in person during office hours.

 

University of Washington garage clearances are as follows:

• Central Plaza Garage - 6’10” - accessed from NE 41st St and 15th Ave NE
• Padelford Parking Garage - 7’0” - accessed from Pend Oreille Road off Montlake Blvd NE
• South Campus Parking Garage - 7’5” - accessed from 15th Ave NE and Columbia Road, located behind the UWMC
• Triangle Parking Garage - 6’8” - accessed from NE Pacific Place, this underground facility is located across NE Pacific Street from the UWMC
• Surgery Pavilion Garage - 9’6” (level 1), 6’7” (levels 2-3) - for patients and their guests
• Portage Bay Garage - 7’2” (west), 6’8” (east) - located on NE Pacific Street between Brooklyn Avenue NE and 15th AVE NE
• 4545 Garage (N27, N28, N29) - 6’3”
• UW Tower Garages (W45, W46) - 6’11” - accessed from 12th Ave NE between NE 43rd St and NE 45th St

Northeast residence hall parking garage clearances are as follows:

• McMahon Parking Garage - 6’8” (N13), 7’ (N14, N15)
• Haggett Parking Garage - 6’2” (N9), 6’4” (N10, N11)

West residence hall parking garage clearances are as follows:

• W08 garage (Lander, Maple and Terry halls) - ranges from 10’10” at the entrance to 6’8” inside
• Cedar Hall - 7’ (W20), 6’6” (W21, W22, W23) - W23 access van stall has 8’2” clearance
• Mercer Hall - 7’ (East entrance), 8’2” (West entrance)
• Stevens Court - 7’6” (W29), 6’10” (W32, W33)

Assigned lot	Overflow lot
C09	C01
C12 or C14	N24
E06 or E09	E08 or E18
E08	E18
E19	E20 or E21
W29	W33
W32	W29 or W33
W33	W29 or W32
W35 or W40	W10
W46	W45