PARKING INFORMATION

Uptown El Cerrito

Supporting regional transit and a growing residential community.
OVERVIEW
Uptown is home to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station
Uptown is home to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station, one of the East Bay’s busiest transit hubs and a major gateway for commuters. With new housing developments underway and a mix of retail and services nearby, Uptown is quickly becoming one of the most active parking areas in the city.

While the area currently benefits from a large BART parking garage and private off-street lots, the area is growing. New shops, restaurants, and residents are making Uptown their home and demand for curb space increasing.. parkEC will bring clearer rules, improved enforcement, and modern tools to support Uptown and stay accessible.
Things to do
UPTOWN
HOW PARKING WILL HELP
How parkEC will help Uptown:
Manage growing demand through improved signage, enforcement, and data-driven planning
Strengthen outreach and compliance in the RPP permit zones
Prepare for potential paid parking and employee permit options as the area continues to grow
UPTOWN
BY THE NUMBERS

Parking Snapshot:

No current paid parking, but likely to be considered as demand increases
4-story BART parking garage
With ample availability as of 2025
Nearby commercial lots
With potential for shared parking agreements
Adjacent Residential Permit Parking (RPP)
Zone with low permit usage (~1–2%)
On-street occupancy peaked at 84%
In some areas during the City’s utilization study