FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PORTLAND, ORE. (April 8, 2009) – PDX Long-term & Economy Parking Rates Increase May 1

Economy and long-term parking lot rates at Portland International Airport will increase $2 per day beginning May 1. Rates for parking spaces for people with disabilities in all PDX parking lots will also increase $2 per day. Short-term parking garage rates will remain the same, and hourly parking rates in all lots will remain the same.

The rate change is the first increase in 10 years for the economy parking lots and the first increase in five years for the long-term lot. It is also the first increase in 10 years for parking spaces for people with disabilities.

The increase applies to vehicles entering the parking facilities on or after May 1. Vehicles parked before May 1 will pay current rates, no matter when they exit. Parking on the seventh day also remains free for those who park for a full week in the economy lots. Revenues raised from parking fees support future airport parking and transportation improvements, such as parking and roadway expansion and maintenance, and shuttle bus purchases, operations and maintenance.

The 7,800-space “red” and “blue” economy lots are located near I-205 off Northeast Airport Way. The 1,050-space long-term parking lot is located adjacent to the short-term parking garage at the airport terminal building. Free parking shuttles serve both parking lots, traveling regularly to the airport terminal every 7-9 minutes from 4 a.m. to midnight, and every 15 minutes from midnight to 4 a.m. Shuttles drop off and pick up passengers at the terminal's arrivals/baggage claim level. All airport shuttles run on alternative fuel, feature low-floor design for easy boarding, and are wheelchair accessible.