Transportation Division
Mission Statement
To promote and provide safe, courteous, and efficient multimodal public transportation and parking facilities and services which support a livable community and economic opportunity for the people of Covina. Contact us at (626) 384-5520 or Transportation@covinaca.gov.
Parking regulations vary throughout the City of Covina, please note all posted signs and curb markings when parking your vehicle. Overnight on-street parking is not permitted in the City of Covina, and no vehicle may be parked consecutively for more than 72 hours without being subject to citation. For general questions on parking, please call (626) 384-5520.
Parking Locations
Downtown Covina Parking
Within Downtown Covina, there are various parking options, with 4-hour parking available in public parking lots and 2-hour parking along Citrus Avenue and side streets. Monthly municipal parking lot permits are also available for all public parking lots.
Daily parking permits for Downtown Covina public parking lots may be purchased for $2 at the parking permit kiosk on the second floor of the Civic Center Parking Structure (124 East College Street). No other daily permit allows a vehicle to park for more than 4 hours in a public parking lot on weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm.
Monthly Municipal Parking Permits, which are valid for parking 24 hours a day in all Downtown Covina public parking lots, are sold exclusively online at ParkCovina.com or by calling (303) 759-4276 — no permits are sold at Covina City Hall. Please allow two to five days for delivery through the US Postal Service. A valid daily permit must be purchased and displayed until the monthly permit arrives in the mail.
Covina Metrolink Station Parking
Metrolink Parking Structure (Metro West) – 559 North Citrus Avenue
Parking permits are required Monday through Friday, from 4 am to midnight. Daily parking is available for a fee of $2 per day on weekdays and can be purchased from parking permit kiosks on each floor (debit or credit card only). Parking on weekends is free, from 4 am to midnight.
Monthly parking permits are available and sold exclusively online. Please allow two to five days for delivery through the US Postal Service.
Overnight parking permits are required seven days per week and can be purchased from parking permit kiosks on each floor (debit or credit card only).
For additional information or to purchase daily or monthly Metrolink commuter parking permits, please visit ParkCovina.com.
Metrolink Parking Lot (Metro East) – 600 North Citrus Avenue
Monthly parking permits are required to park at the Covina Metrolink Station Parking Lot (adjacent to the station platform) on weekdays, and all vehicles must display a valid permit. Parking on weekends is free, from 4 am to midnight.
Monthly parking permits for the Metrolink East Parking Lot are available in limited numbers; however, monthly parking permits are available for the Metrolink West Parking Structure located across the street from the Covina Metrolink Station.
Overnight parking is not permitted. For overnight Metrolink parking, please use the Metrolink West Parking Structure.
For additional information or to purchase monthly Metrolink commuter parking permits, please visit ParkCovina.com.
Metrolink Station – Long-Term Parking Available
Long Term Parking for Travelers using the Covina Metrolink Station is available at the Metrolink West Parking Structure, 559 North Citrus Avenue.
If you are traveling to Union Station or LAX via Metrolink, a single-day, 24-hour parking permit can be purchased online for up to 7 days at only $5 per day. The single-day, 24-hour parking permit is valid for parking on the 3rd floor of the Metrolink West Parking Structure. To purchase a single-day, 24-hour parking permit, please visit ParkCovina.com and select “SINGLE DAY PRINTABLE PERMIT.”
Please call (626) 384-5520 for additional information or questions regarding long-term parking at the Covina Metrolink Station.
Parking in Shoppers Lane
Parking in Shoppers Lane is intended to improve economic activity for the merchants of Shoppers Lane by increasing parking turnover and ensuring customers are provided with convenient parking spaces.
Parking options for customers include on-street parking spaces closest to the businesses that are subject to a two-hour time limit Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. A 3-hour parking restriction applies to Shoppers Lane’s off-street (farthest) parking lot from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday.
Daily and monthly parking permits are available by debit or credit card at ParkCovina.com for $2 (daily) and $20 (monthly). A monthly permit exempts a vehicle from the timed restriction in the off-street parking lot.
Restricted Parking Zones (RPZs)
Restricted Parking Zones, or RPZs, are created to ease parking impacts in residential neighborhoods adjacent to significant generation points (such as hospitals, schools, and commuter rail stations). In RPZs, on-street parking is restricted to the general public to ensure residents and their short-term visitors can park. Currently, there are three RPZs within the City: the Metrolink Station Zone, the Cedar Drive Zone, and the Northview High School Zone.
Daytime On-Street Residential Parking Permits are available to residents who live near these areas to prioritize residential parking over commuter parking and ensure residents do not receive a ticket. Permits are valid for on-street parking from 5 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays unless otherwise posted. A Daytime On-Street Residential Permit does not exempt the holder from the City of Covina overnight parking regulations.
If you are a Covina resident residing in an RPZ and need a Daytime On-Street Residential Permit, please visit the Covina City Hall Public Works Counter Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City of Covina has six (6) electric vehicle charging stations (managed by ChargePoint) located in and around Downtown Covina. Note that posted parking permit regulations must be followed when charging vehicles.
- Civic Center Parking Structure (124 E. College Street)
- One (1) station, two (2) connections. Located on the first floor.
- Metrolink West Parking Structure (559 N. Citrus Avenue)
- Two (2) stations, four (4) connections. Located on the first floor.
- Parking Lot No. 4 (On College Street behind 201 N Citrus Avenue)
- Two (2) stations, six (6) connections.
- 135 E. Badillo Street Parking Lot
- One (1) station, two (2) connections.
Overnight Parking
Pursuant to City Ordinance 10.32.180, parking on City streets between the hours of 2am and 4am is prohibited in the City of Covina without a valid parking permit. To secure a Temporary Overnight Parking Permit ($4 per night), permits can be purchased at the kiosk located at the front entrance of the Covina Police Department located at 444 N. Citrus Avenue or purchased online click here. Temporary overnight parking permits can also be purchased at the (2) locations listed below:
Metrolink Parking Structure, 559 N. Citrus Avenue – 4 Kiosks Available
Civic Center Parking Structure, 124 E. College Street – 1 Kiosk Available
Temporary overnight parking permits are for City streets only. For long-term or annual overnight parking https://covinaparking-annual.ccsdesigns.com/Home. For further questions, please contact the Covina Police Department at 626-384-5676.
Parking Citations
The Covina Police Department issues parking citations. For questions regarding a citation, please contact the Parking Information Line at (626) 384-5676.
Please click here to pay a parking citation or call toll-free (877) 236-2958.
To appeal a citation, please click here
Note: Citation appeals must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of the receipt of the citation.
Covina Transit
Covina Residents 60 years of age or older and those under 60 with an Access Services membership (or approved ADA Application) are eligible to use the Covina Transit Dial-A-Ride Program. Note that Covina residents possessing a valid Access Services identification card are also eligible for Covina Transit Dial-A-Ride.
The Dial-A-Ride Program provides curb-to-curb transportation service within City limits for registered participants, and also travels to local medical and government offices within a three (3) mile radius of Covina.
Dial-A-Ride operates Weekdays from 7am – 5:30pm (last appointment at 5:00pm) and Weekends from 7am – 3pm (last appointment at 2:30pm). Service not available on select holidays.
Registering for Covina Transit Dial-A-Ride Service
Please bring required documentation (a government-issued photo ID card and a utility bill or other proof of residency) to the Public Works Engineering Counter located at Covina City Hall, Monday through Thursday from 7am – 6pm. There is no cost to register and eligible participants are able to permanently use the service, as needed, once registered.
For additional information, please download the Dial-A-Ride Users Guide or contact the City’s Transportation Division at (626) 384-5520.
Registered Users request service by calling (877) 858-5556
- Trips to/from City Hall, the Senior & Community Center and other City facilities are Free
- Trips within the City of Covina and to the Eastland Shopping Center are 25¢ one-way
- Trips for medical appointments up to three miles outside of Covina city limits are $2.00 one-way
- Trips to Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park/Irwindale and City of Hope in Duarte are $4.00 one-way
LA County Transit Services
Individuals living in the L.A. County unincorporated area of Covina can register for services with L.A. County Dial-A-Ride by calling (800) 439-0439.
Access Services is responsible for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandated paratransit transportation in Los Angeles County. Eligibility for Access Services is not based soley on a person’s disability, age or medical diagnosis. Eligibility is based on a person’s abilities. In order to schedule a Transit Evaluation appointment, please call (800) 827-0829 / TDD (800) 827-1359.
City of Covina residents possessing a valid Access Services identification card are also eligible for Covina Transit Dial-A-Ride.
The City does not sell TAP Cards and is not able to load Regular or Student TAP cards (Regular TAP cards are blue and Reduced Fare TAP cards are orange). For TAP card questions or locations on where to purchase a new TAP card, please click on the following link Foothill Transit TAP Card Info, or call (866) 827-8646.
You may also visit the links below for additional information regarding local transportation systems:
Secure Bike Storage for Covina Metrolink Commuters
Restrooms, indoor bike lockers and a bike repair area are available at the Covina Metrolink Station exclusively for registered users so that we can improve your multi-modal commuting options. Please call Covina City Hall at (626) 384-5520 to sign up, free of charge!
E-Bike Program, Launched in October 2022
The San Gabriel Valley is now home to a regional electric bike share program. Made possible by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and ActiveSGV, the GoSGV program offers San Gabriel Valley residents monthly subscriptions for electric-assist commuter and cargo bicycles.
Classic Commuter Bikes are available starting at $69 per month for the general public, and $49 per month for students.
Family Cargo Bikes are available for $129 per month for up to two months, and are designed to carry larger loads and/or small children. Cargo bikes are rated to carry up to 550 pounds and are equipped with child seat belts.
Both bike styles feature internal gearing, integrated front and rear lights, puncture-resistant tires, one-size-fits-most step-through frames, and a reliable Bosch mid-drive motor, and are designed for hassle-free trips around town. All bikes come equipped with a lock and charging cable.
Learn more and enroll online at www.gosgv.com.
