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  • Commuter Information
    • What options are available?

      There are a number of options available to commuters who wish to utilize three designated commuter parking areas.

      SAYREVILLE PARK and RIDE - RARITAN STREET

      The Sayreville Park and Ride on Raritan Street is open to residents and non-residents.

       

      There are three types of permits available:

       

             Daily permits are available on-site and cost $4 per day (for up to 16 hours)
            
             Monthly permits are available by submitting an application
       and cost $30 per month
                  
             Quarterly permits are available by submitting an application and cost $90 per quarter (3 months)

             Quarterly permits are available for the following:

                    January 1st thru March 31st 

                   April 1st thru June 30th 
                  
                   July 1st thru September 30th
       

                   October 1st thru December 31st


      NORTH ERNSTON ROAD

      The parking site on North Ernston Road is open to residents only.

      Monthly parking permits are available by submitting an application and cost $30 per month.

      Quarterly permits are available by submitting an application and cost $90 per quarter (3 months)

       

      There are no daily permits available for this site.

       

      *PERMITS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE  -  PERMIT IS  ISSUED SPECIFICIFICALLY FOR EACH SITE

    • How do I obtain a parking permit?

       

       

      DAILY
      Daily permits are available on-site at the Raritan Street Park and Ride and cost $4 per day, per vehicle (for up to 16 hours).  Daily permits are not available at the North Ernston Road site.

       

       

      MONTHLY / QUARTERLY

      Monthly or Quarterly permits can be obtained by submitting an application.  Applicationsare available on line or from the Borough Clerk’s Office. If submitting application/payment on-line an original permit will be sent via regular mail.  If submitting the application/payment in person at the Borough Clerk’s Office permit will be issued immediately. Credit card payment is not accepted at the Borough Clerk’s Office, cash or check only. Fees are $30 for a monthly permit and $90 for a quarterly permit. You must complete the application and submit copies of the following information along with your application:

       

                  VALID NJ DRIVER’S LICENSE

                  VALID VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR EACH VEHICLE

                  VALID INSURANCE CARD FOR EACH VEHICLE

       

      Permit will not be issued until all information is submitted. 

      Quarterly permits are available for the following:

                    January 1st thru March 31st

                       
      April 1st thru June 30th

                       
      July 1st thru September 30th

                   October 1st thru December 31st

       

      Said fee(s) must be paid prior to the month to which it applies.  Fees shall not be prorated, refunded or otherwise reduced for any reason.

       

      *PERMITS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE  -  PERMIT IS  ISSUED SPECIFICIFICALLY FOR EACH SITE

    • What are the rules and regulations for the parking facilities?

       

       PERMIT PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS                                                                         

                                                                                                                             

      PARKING RIGHTS A parking account grants the Permit Holder ("Holder")the privilege of parking in the Raritan Commuter Lot or N. Ernston Rd. site, conditioned on the timely payment of parking fees, any additional charges that may be due, and compliance with Rules and Regulations, as amended and/or supplemented from time to time.The Borough of Sayreville (the "Borough) reserves the right to cancel parking privileges at any time.

                                                                                                                             

      NON-ASSIGNABILITYParking permits may not be transferred, assigned or resold.

                                                                                                                             

      PERMIT APPLICATION The Holder must complete an application to obtain parking privileges.If the information supplied should change, or if the Borough should modify the Rules and Regulations, the Holder must submit a new permit application.

                                                                                                                             

      PARKING FEES Parking fees are established by the Borough and are subject to change.Fees cannot be prorated or otherwise adjusted for periods during which the Holder does not use parking privileges.Fees shall not be prorated, refunded or otherwise reduced for any reason. Said fee must be paid prior tothe month to which it applies. Monthly Permit fee is $30 per month,Quarterly Permit fee is $90. The Borough reserves the right to assess a charge of $25 which shall be due from the Holder for any check that is not honored when presented for payment as per Revised General Ordinance 1-7.1. The Borough will not redeposit any check not honored on the first submission.

                                                                                                                             

      LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED STICKER Lost, stolen or damaged stickers will be replaced promptly upon payment of the replacement fee of $10.00.In no event will the Borough be responsible for any value lost or cost incurred, or for the inability of a Holder to use the sites due to lost, stolen or damaged stickers.

                                                                                                                             

      NO COMMERCIAL USE Permit is valid only for passenger cars, vans or light trucks and of such length and width that fits within a conventional parking space.The lot/site may not be used for parking commercial vehicles or as a staging area for commercial transportation, delivery, or other services, except with the Borough's prior written consent.

                                                                                                                             

      NO STORAGE, ABANDONMENT The lot/site may not be used for storage of vehicle or other equipment.Any vehicle or equipment remaining in/on site for more than 48 hours shall be deemed abandoned as per Revised Gen. Ordinance 5-8.2.Vehicles deemed abandoned will be towed at the owners expense.The Borough shall not have any liability to any person for loss or damage on account of such removal.

                                                                                                                             

      USE OF PARKING FACILITY The Borough may establish and amend operating rules and regulations relating to the proper use of the lot/site at any time.The Holder must comply with all rules and regulations and any other applicable laws and regulations.The Holder shall follow safe driving practices at all times when in the lot/on site.

                                                                                                                             

      VIOLATIONS If the Holder (i) fails to pay any monthly parking fee when due (ii) fails to pay any additional charge imposed under the Rules and Regulations or (iii) violates any of the Rules and Regulations in any other respect the Borough may immediately suspend all parking privileges and/or revoke the Holder's parking permit.Violators may be subject to summons, fines and/or towing (at owner’s expense).

                                                                                                                             

      **BOROUGH OF SAYREVILLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STOLEN OR DAMAGED PROPERTY.**

    • Can my permit be transferred to another vehicle?

       

      Permits cannot be transferred, assigned or re-sold.

    • What if my sticker is lost, damaged or stolen?

        Lost, damaged or stolen stickers will be replaced promptly upon payment of the replacement fee of $10.00.  In no event will the Borough be responsible for any value lost or incurred, or for the inability of a permit holder to use the sites due to lost, stolen or damaged stickers.