University of Rochester

Parking & Transportation Services

Parking and Transportation Services

Green Commuting Options

In an effort to support the University's commitment to embrace sustainability
programs and policies that minimize negative effects on the environment as
well as reduce the demand for parking spaces/minimize traffic congestion,
University Parking and Transportation is offering a variety of TDM alternatives:

Biking/Walking: Get your exercise to and from work! The University also supplies covered
bicycle parking in the ramp garage.

Carpooling: Cut gas, parking and auto expenses and share a ride with one, two, three, or even four people! 2 Carpoolers receive 50% discounted parking, three 75% and four receive FREE parking. If you don't already know someone you can ride with:


(a.k.a. AlterNetRide) can assist you with starting or joining a carpool for free.

Public Transit: RTS Bus lines frequent the University daily.

University Student Shuttles:
Buses are free to UR and RIT ID card holders for the below bus lines.

You must present your ID card when boarding.

GOLD Line-19th Ward/Riverview
Purple Line - Orientation 8/31-9/18 ONLY
PURPLE Line - Rustic Village

University Staff Shuttles

The below schedules run Monday-Friday

NEW!!! EXPRESS Greece/ Strong/Highland Park n' Ride

5:30pm-1:20am
RPC  6:10am-6:10pm
CVRI 8:00am-8:00pm
Corporate Woods 7:15am-6:30pm
Scottsville Rd 5:30am-9:30pm

 

Zipcar: Provides wheels when you want them. A great way to zip around the University
community. Gas, insurance and reserved parking are included.

Sponsored Taxi (Guaranteed Ride Home)
Provides a safe, reliable service for ALL the University community.