Commuter Parking
A valid permit is required to park in ALL Old Bridge Township Parking Lots, as well as the daily fee (where applicable). Yearly permits expire 1 year from purchase date.
The new permit website launched on 11/15/22. Any accounts created before this date no longer exist. Once you create a NEW account in Flowbird, you will need to upload 3 documents:
NJ driver's license
NJ vehicle registration
Valid Insurance card
Types of permits available:
1) Resident/Yearly permit = $28.75 per plate, per year (expires 1 year from purchase date)
2) Resident/Temporary permit = $7.50 per month (expires 30 days from purchase date)
3) NON-Resident/Yearly permit = $53.75 per year
4) NON-Resident /Temporary permit= $12.50 per month
2 ways to obtain permits:
1) ONLINE:
oldbridge.com/parkingpermits* (case sensitive) or CLICK HERE
*This is the quickest & easiest way to purchase permits*
Step 1) Create a NEW account (you will receive an email from Flowbird/Cale to verify your account)
Step 2) Upload 3 required documents
Step 3) You will receive an email once documents are approved by the Township
Step 4) Pay by debit or credit card
Step 5) You will receive an email once complete. Your permit is active 1 year from payment date.
Step 6) Confirm the payment went through on your debit/credit card before parking. The permit status in Flowbird should say "active".
Great features of the new website:
-You will receive reminders every year to renew!
-You can update your profile/vehicle information at any time, for no charge!
2) IN-PERSON:
Bring a completed application, all required documents and fees to the Department of Public Works. Checks or EXACT CHANGE only, no credit cards. Checks should be made out to "Township of Old Bridge". Office hours for permit processing are weekdays 8am - 3pm only. Please call first. THERE IS A $5.00 PROCESSING FEE FOR IN-PERSON PERMITS.
Click HERE for the permit application. Please print it out and bring it with you for in-person permits only.
*IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) Parking permits are virtual using your license plate number. You will NOT receive a physical permit. License plates are scanned daily to ensure permits are valid.
2) Please read all emails from the the permit company (Flowbird/Cale) carefully. Check junk and spam folders.
3) Permit processing can take approximately 1-2 business days
4) There are NO refunds on parking permits.
RENEWALS:
If you do not see the "reapply" button when you log into the Flowbird portal, simply apply for a new permit. The process is exactly the same. Once you upload the 3 required documents, the Township will review them.
Commuter Parking Lot Locations
***An active parking permit is required to park at ALL Township parking lots, in addition to the daily parking fee (where applicable):
Old Bridge Park & Ride @ Westminster Blvd.
Route 9 North & Westminster Blvd.
398 spaces - first come, first serve
$1 per day/residents ($3.00 per day/NON-residents)
Old Bridge Park & Ride @ Inverness Dr.
Route 9 North & Inverness Drive
252 spaces - first come, first serve
$1 per day/residents ($3.00 per day/NON-residents)
2500 Route 9 Plaza
Route 9 & Throckmorton Lane
24 spaces (yellow marked spaces ONLY)
No daily fee required
Home Depot Lot
Route 9 South
145 Spaces
No daily fee required
Important Information:
-Flowbird website = used to purchase & maintain permits
-Flowbird Mobile App = used to pay daily fees
