Parking lots and garages at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center will be upgraded to a ticketless payment system that uses license plate recognition technology. The goal of streamlining the payment process is to improve the parking experience for patients, visitors and staff.

On This Page:

• Construction: What to Expect
• Patient Support During Construction
• Bayview Construction Schedule
• Ticketless Parking Payment
• FAQs

Construction: What to Expect

Construction at parking lots and garages will be staggered to help reduce disruption. You may notice:

• Lane shifts or temporary lane closures
• Changes to parking entry or exit routes
• Increased traffic around some garages or lots
• Construction fencing, equipment or marked work areas
• Parking staff or flaggers helping direct traffic 

Please drive slowly, follow posted signs and allow extra time for parking.

Patient Support During Construction

To help make parking as easy as possible during construction, we will have:

• Clearly marked detour and directional signage
• Parking staff or flaggers at key points
• Shuttle services:
  • Burton Express Shuttle
  • Campus Shuttle
  • Evening Express Shuttle
  • Cross-Campus (JHBMC-JHH) Shuttle Schedule
  • Homewood-Bayview Express
• Security escorts: Johns Hopkins maintains round-the-clock security. Public safety officers posted inside and outside our buildings continuously patrol all areas of our campuses. For security assistance or to request a walking escort, call 410-550-0333.

Project Timeline

Construction schedule: August through October

• 5500 Lot: Aug. 26–Sep. 10
• 301 Lot: Aug. 28–Sep. 10
• Alpha Commons: Sep. 7– Sep. 24
• East Garage: Sep. 10–Sep. 29
• Mid-Campus Lot: Sep. 24–Oct. 21

New Ticketless System: How It Works

1. Quick entry
   When you arrive, drive slowly toward the gate. The system will read your license plate and open the gate automatically. No ticket is needed.
2. Park Your Vehicle
   Find a parking spot and head to your appointment. Be sure to note your license plate number. On the way, you will see signs with QR codes you can scan to register your license plate. The new technology will measure length of stay.
3. Pay After Your Visit
   Payment can be made by:
   • Scanning a payment QR code using a smartphone before you leave.
   • Using a pay-on-foot terminal and entering your car’s license plate number.
   • Paying at the exit gate, if payment has not already been completed.
4. Smooth Exit
   When you leave, the gate will recognize your license plate. If you have already paid, you can exit automatically. If not, you can pay at the exit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be staff helping direct traffic?

Yes. During active construction, parking staff and/or flaggers may be placed at select entrances, exits and traffic areas to help guide traffic.

Will there be delays?

Depending on the phase of construction and traffic volume, drivers may experience delays, lane shifts or temporary closures. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for parking.

Will parking coupons still be available? 

Coupons will now come in the form of a QR code that can be scanned or a 6-digit code to enter manually. This process is still being developed by the parking team.  

Who do I contact if I have a parking question or need help?

You can call 410-550-0168 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who do I contact for lot access issues after hours?

You can call  410-550-0734.