Paid parking kicks in Friday as Vail kicks off 2017-18 ski season

Paid parking in Vail’s parking structures and outlying lots will coincide with the start of Vail Mountain’s 2016-17 ski and snowboard season, which is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17.

Parking passes are available for purchase from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the season, with the exception of holidays, on the lower level of the Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd. Bring proof of eligibility as restrictions apply.

The town is offering five parking pass options which provide significant discounts over the standard daily rates. Value card holders from previous seasons are asked to stop by the Municipal Building to activate new cards. Please bring proof of employment, residency or property ownership to meet qualifications.

To coincide with the opening of Vail Mountain, Vail Transit has added service to West Vail, Lionsridge Loop, Ford Park and intown routes to supplement the early winter season prior to implementation of the full winter schedule on Dec. 11 which will include service from West Vail every 20 minutes via the new Sandstone interchange during morning peak hours.

For information on parking pass sales and descriptions, call the parking sales office at 970-479-2104 or visit the town’s parking portal at vailgov.com/parking.  For information on bus schedules, call 970-479-2178 or vailgov.com/transportation-services.