Directions & Office Hours

Public Safety Reception Center

We are located at the Cal Poly Police Department, Building 36, off of Truckee Road, adjacent to the Key Shop.

Office Hours (Summer 2025)

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PHONE & EMAIL ONLY)
NEW! Schedule an appointment

Lobby is open 24/7

Contact Information

Reception Center
Customer Service hours Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PHONE & EMAIL ONLY)
Telephone: 805-756-6654
Fax: 805-756-7445
Email: parking@calpoly.edu

Commuter Services
Telephone: 805-756-6680
Email: commute@calpoly.edu

Event Requests
Email: eventparking@calpoly.edu

Driving Directions

From US 101 North:

  • Exit at Grand Avenue / Cal Poly
  • Turn Left onto Grand Avenue
  • Turn Right onto North Perimeter
  • Turn Right onto Safety Way East
  • Turn Left onto Truckee Road - Public Safety is on your Right and Metered Parking is located in front of building

From US 101 South:

  • Exit at Monterey St/Cal Poly Exit & make an immediate Right
  • Turn Left onto Loomis
  • Turn Right onto Grand Ave
  • Turn Right onto North Perimeter
  • Turn Right onto Safety Way East
  • Turn Left onto Truckee Road - Public Safety is on your Right and Metered Parking is located in front of building

From Santa Rosa / Highway 1:

  • Turn into the Cal Poly entrance at Highland Drive
  • Turn Right onto University Drive
  • Turn Left onto North Perimeter
  • Turn Left onto Safety Way East
  • Turn Left onto Truckee Road - Public Safety is on your Right and Metered Parking is located in front of building.