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Parking in Otakaari 5 will become subject to a charge

The parking lots surrounding the startup hub A Grid will become subject to a charge from 14 June 2019.
A Grid ilmakuva Kuva: Mikko Raskinen
Image: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

The parking lots surrounding the startup hub A Grid will become subject to a charge from 14 June 2019.

In the future, the parking will be arranged via EasyPark and ParkMan mobile applications. Paying short time parking is effortless through the applications, and you can purchase an affordable monthly parking permit.

Price of parking is 1€ per hour.

Mobile parking service fee will be added to the price of parking. Read more: easypark.fi and parkman.fi

Short time parking with EasyPark app

Download EasyPark app from App Store or Google Play Store. Register with your phone number, add a payment method and the register plate number. 

Start parking either by locating yourself on the map or by using area codes:

  • A Grid A Sähkömiehenpolku = area code 540
  • A Grid B Otakaari 5 = area code 541  
  • A Grid C Otakaari 7 = area code 542

Check the area code from the signs on the parking areas. You can also pay the parking by calling the EasyPark telephone service in the number 0600 415 500 (0.16€ / call  + mpm).

A Grid EasyPark area codes 2019
EasyPark codes for the parking areas near A Grid.

Short time parking with ParkMan app

You can also pay the parking with the ParkMan app. Find the ParkMan app from your phone’s app store and follow the steps to complete the sign-up by adding your personal information and credit card details for billing.

When you are in your desired parking location, the app will locate you with GPS. You can manually adjust the location if needed. Tap “Park here.” You will then be asked to choose the parking duration and vehicle.

When you return to your car, open the app and tap “Stop parking.” The running payment has ended when a receipt of the parking appears on your screen.

More information
Aalto University Campus & Real Estate
info-acre@aalto.fi
09 439 0060 (switchboard)

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