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1. I ride the train to work. Where can I park?

A parking permit is required to park in the commuter lots. On weekdays no permit is required to park in the “Zone A” lot after 8:30 a.m. Hourly metered parking is available on West Burlington Avenue, requiring $2.00 in quarters for 12 hours. There is free weekend parking in the commuter lots on Saturday and Sunday. There is no overnight parking allowed in any of the commuter lots. METRA owns the commuter parking lots located at the Westmont Train Station. We are required by our agreement with METRA to administer the parking in a non-discriminatory manner. This means that no preferential treatment can be given to residents or non-residents. Permit Parking: The commuter permit parking is divided into the following three zones and is paid for quarterly usage. The amount charged is $125.00 per quarter. Zone A: Located on the south side of the tracks on W. Quincy; starts west of the Train Depot Building at Grant St. and runs west to Adams St. Zone B: Located on the north side of the tracks on Burlington St. and runs from Lincoln St. west to Williams St. Reverse Commuter/Overnight: Located on Burlington between Park St. and Williams St. (the amount for this permit parking is $125.00 per quarter.)

2. How can I obtain a parking permit?

All applicants must start with Zone B parking. No exceptions.

Come in person to the Village Hall building to the Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday through Friday:
31 W Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559-1865
630-981-6220

3. Where can I park if I don't have a permit?

You may use the metered parking. The meters are located north of the tracks, on Burlington Ave. starting at Williams St., which is to the west of the Zone B permit parking area. These are 12 hour meters which require $2.00 in quarters.

The following local churches may have some commuter-parking spaces available. Please call them direct to check on availability:

Holy Trinity Catholic Church..........................….630/968-1366
Bethel Lutheran Church...........................……....630/968-3232

4. Is Handicap parking available?

There is Handicap parking on both sides of the tracks near the depot building. A permit is required to park in the handicap commuter areas. The fee for the permit is $125.00 per quarter, and you must also display Handicap license plates or a valid Handicap hang tag.

5. I received a commuter parking permit, how do I display it?

The parking permit provided shall be hung from your vehicles rear-view mirror, facing forward at all times while parked, or a ticket will be issued. IMPORTANT: Each vehicle must be parked head in.

6. How do I renew my commuter parking permit?

You must have your quarterly permit renewal in by the 15th day of the last month in the current quarter in order to guarantee that you get a permit for the next quarter. You may renew in advance for as many quarters as desired. We will mail you the permits in advance of the due date. **Please Note: Your parking permit will be sold to someone on the waitlist if you do not renew by the 15th of the final month of the quarter. We encourage you to use the Night Deposit Box located in front of the Train Station Depot on West Quincy Street as the Village of Westmont is not responsible for parking permit renewals lost, or delayed in the mail.

7. Can I transfer my commuter parking permit to someone else?

This parking Permit is non-transferable. It remains the property of the Village of Westmont, to be used only by the person to whom it is issued. In case of a domestic dispute, the person with the renewal stub will be presumed to be the rightful owner of the permit and entitled to renew it.

8. I no longer need my permit, can I get a refund?

Refunds will only be given for any full, unused months, remaining on permit.

9. How do I replace a lost commuter permit?

A replacement (only one per quarter) for a lost permit is available at the Clerk’s Office for $5.00.

NOTE: Anyone found abusing this option, i.e. using the replacement permit to park a second vehicle, will lose their parking permit.

10. How can I obtain a commuter parking permit for Zone A?

Compliance with these rules is very simple and will result in an orderly transition from Zone "B" to Zone "A": You just have to remember to renew your Zone “B” permit on time to maintain your place on the upgrade list. The following steps must be performed: 1. You must have a valid Zone "B" permit to get on the upgrade waiting list. 2. Prepayment of $125.00 is required. The date on your cash register receipt will determine your place on the waiting list. 3. You will stay on this list until upgraded or you ask to be removed from the list. 4. You will be notified by mail or phone, when a Zone “A” permit is available. 5. You must make payment on your Zone “B” permit within the allotted time or your name will be removed from the upgrade list.