Due to the rising costs associated with maintaining both the Metra Depot and the parking lot, it is necessary to increase the parking daily fee. As of January 1st, 2010, the daily parking fee at the Metra Commuter Lot will increase from $1.50 to $1.75. The good news is that the cost of the bi-monthly parking pass will not change and continues to offer a substantial savings over daily payments. The cost of the bi-monthly pass is $50.
One significant cost is for the removal of snow and ice from both the parking lot and the Metra Depot. The Village responsibility for snow and ice removal ends at the rail platform. In fact, village employees are not allowed to perform maintenance of any kind on the platform.
The Village operates the Metra commuter station and parking facility located at 825 Commerce Court. Sufficient parking is available at that location with a daily parking fee of $1.75. Payment boxes are conveniently located adjacent to the depot with the exception of the box located at the approximate far north end of the platform area, adjacent to Pace bus boarding area.
Users of the Village's commuter parking facility can purchase a bimonthly parking pass to save both time and money.
The passes are available during normal business hours at Village Hall. The form and payment can also be mailed in or dropped in the drop box at:
Village Hall
50 Raupp Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
The passes are good for the two months ending February, April, June, August, October and December. A bimonthly pass is priced at a discounted rate of $50. Prorated passes are available at no discount for 45 days at $45, 30 days at $30, and 15 days at $15. Passes are transferable between cars.
Long-term parking is also available should there be a need to park overnight. Long-term parking is priced at $1.75/day for each day a vehicle will be parked in the lot but not counting weekend or Holidays when there is no train service on the North Central Service line. Designated long-term parking is available in the southeast portion of the parking lot and is marked. Vehicle identification forms are available on the information rack within the depot. Payment for long term parking can either be made by cash or check.