Parking at the University can be difficult because of the high number of commuters to campus. For questions and information about parking and public transportation options, please visit Parking and Transportation Services. This web site has information on biking to campus also.

Parking Services also offers a Motorist Assistant Program for individuals who are legally parked in any of the University parking facilities; except the Hospital Parking Ramp. This service includes unlocking vehicles, changing flat tires, jump starts and a few other services. It is available on the Twin Cities campus from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday. Service is not available on weekends or official University holidays. You can call 612-626-PARK to request assistance.

Transportation by Bus: Free Campus Shuttle: You can get wherever you need to go at the University on the campus shuttle system. For example, the St. Paul Campus is only a 10-minute ride using the Campus Connector. All campus shuttles are free and use a color-coded bus stop mapping system. Visit http://www1.umn.edu/pts for additional information, including maps and schedules. Metro Busses: The Metro Transit provides most of the regular route bus service in the Twin Cities and has excellent bus service. The Twin Cities Campus Busing Guide is available from Parking and Transportation Services and Metro Transit. To learn more about the buses available to your area, call the Transit Information Center at 612-373-3333 or visit one of the campus kiosks at: Phillips- Wangensteen Building, Williamson Hall Bookstore, Parking and Transportation Services, West Bank Skyway Store, and the St. Paul Student Center. Additional information can also be found at http://www1.umn.edu/pts.

Univeristy U-Pass (Unlimited bus rides):The U-Pass provides unlimited bus rides 24 hours a day. It's valid on all regular routes, as well as express, local, limited-stop or Downtown Zone routes. It may not, however, be used on some special event services. You'll have access to almost anywhere in the metro area. The cost is around $62/semester (check web site for current price). To order the U-Pass go to http://buspass.umn.edu and order the U-Pass online.

Last Modified: 2007-08-27 at 11:35:28 -- this is in International Standard Date and Time Notation