Mobile GR and Parking Services

Downtown Commuter Resource Guide

We help commuters discover transportation options and decide what works best for them. Parking isn’t your only option to get to work. We offer programs and services to access transportation that works for you.

Find out more using our Downtown Commuter Resource Guide.

Downtown Visitor Mobility and Parking Guide

Our city has been changing a lot and visiting can be stressful when you don’t know how to get around. We want your Grand Rapids visit to be easy and stress free. We’ve put together a guide to help you navigate your options when you are planning a trip to downtown. Coming downtown from a nearby neighborhood? Or from a neighboring community? We're here to help you get to and around downtown.

Find out more using our Downtown Visitor Mobility and Parking Guide.

Daily Visitor Validation Tickets

Do you want to offer free or discounted parking for your customers, visitors, or event attendees? Buy bulk validation tickets for your organization or business. Request Daily Visitor Tickets here.

Special Event Validation Tickets

Do you want to offer free or discounted parking for your special event attendees? Buy bulk validation tickets for your special event. Request Special Event Validation Tickets here.

Reserve Parking Meter

Do you need to use a parking meter space for moving, deliveries, or a special event? You can reserve meters to guarantee available parking for limited uses.Apply to Reserve Parking Meters here.

Food Truck Limited Parking Permit

Did a client ask for your food truck services in a location where a parking meter is present? You are in the right place. Apply for a Food Truck Limited Parking Permit here.

Belknap Lookout Residential Parking Permit Program

Are you looking for residential parking permit for Neighbors of Belknap Lookout? You are in the right place to get a parking permit for you or your guests!

Apply for a Residential Parking Permit

Monthly Permits for Neighborhood Parking Lots

Are you looking for commuter parking in a neighborhood parking lot in Grand Rapids?

Apply for a Neighborhood Commuter Parking Lot Permit

Bicycle Action Plan

Do you dream of safer and more comfortable bicycling in Grand Rapids? Take the survey, mark the map, and learn more about the project. We're building the future of GR biking together.

Find out more about the effort on our Bicycle Action Plan page.

Bike Share Study Initiative

We are exploring how to expand our transportation options in the area. Bike share is one mode we are looking at to fill a transportation need.

Find out more about the study on our Bike Share Study page.

Residential Parking Permit Program

Our neighborhood business districts are growing and this can cause parking challenges. We offer a residential parking permit program to focus on resident parking needs.

Find out more about the program on our Residential Parking Permit Program page.

Mobile GR Special Events Sponsorship Program

We're looking for opportunities to help people know their mobility options to get to and around Grand Rapids. Are you interested in partnering to provide more resources to your event attendees? Our sponsorship program might be right for you.

Find out more and apply in English using out Application for Mobile GR Sponsorship.

Traffic Safety

We make sure traffic is safe and efficient through intentional design. We construct, operate and maintain the City's traffic control. We're here to help you with requests related to street signals and signs.

Find out more about programs and services related to Traffic Safety.

Parking Violations Bureau

The City Treasurer’s office serves as the Parking Violations Bureau. We can answer your questions about parking violations.

Check out information about parking tickets by visiting Parking Violation Fees and Policies.

Dispute a Parking Ticket

Do you feel like we issued your parking ticket in error? You can dispute a parking ticket here.

Pay a Parking Ticket

Did you get a parking ticket? Pay your parking ticket here or explore your other options.

Mobile GR Commission

We're a citizen board, passionate about mobility in Grand Rapids. We make sure that all types of mobility are included in the City's vision. Think cars, bikes, public transit, and pedestrians.

Learn more at our Mobile GR Commission page.