Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is a self-supporting
department of the University of Minnesota within Auxiliary Services.
The department is responsible for the administration, operation and
maintenance of all parking facilities, transit, fleet, streets, bike and
pedestrian pathways on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
TRANSPORTATION
GUIDE
PTS demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by maintaining
and improving a comprehensive transportation system that
reduces congestion, eases accessibility and enhances a friendly
University community.
Vision: Enhancing your way around the University with multi-modal,
innovative transportation solutions.
Mission: Facilitating safe and effective integrated transportation
systems providing for pedestrians, bicycles, transit and vehicles.
WALK
Looking for an on campus job?
PTS offers competitive wages for a variety of student positions
including parking attendants; office assistants; engineering
interns; and fleet/maintenance workers.
BIKE
Benefits
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Flexible scheduling - shifts vary from early morning to
late evening
Discounted student parking contract
Online scheduling
Qualifications
Applicants must be registered U of M students. For more
information, go to http://www.umn.edu/pts/contact/
studentjobs.html.
Parking and Transportation Services
300 Transportation & Safety Building
511 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
BUS
612-626-PARK (7275) phone
612-624-8899 fax
parking@umn.edu
http://www.umn.edu/pts
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DRIVE
Welcome to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
campus. As one of the more than 84,000 people in our
community every day, you can use this brochure to
help you find a parking spot, catch a free campus
shuttle, get around by bicycle or navigate the indoor
tunnels and skyways. Let's find YOUR way around the U!
WALK
Most people move around campus on foot. Healthy, active living
is reinforced on campus; a majority of people arrive by bus or
vehicle and then walk or ride the campus bus system.
The Gopher Way
CONTENTS
Stay warm and dry in signed tunnels and
skyways that connect several campus buildings. Most are open Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Security cameras
and disability access vary from route to route.
Walk
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Bike
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Mopeds & Motorcycles
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Free Campus Shuttles
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U-Pass
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Metropass
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Metro Area Buses
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Carpool
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Public Parking
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Motorist Assistance Program
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Parking Enforcement
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Navigation Tips
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Campus Estimated Walking Times (Outside Route)
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Skateboards/In-Line Skates
Student Parking Contracts
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Skateboarding is strictly prohibited on campus. Rollerbladers are
pedestrians and should use sidewalks, not roads.
Faculty/Staff Parking Contracts
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Pedestrian Safety
Reciprocal Parking Privileges
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Campus Rules
Departmental Services
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Disability Services
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Fleet Services
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Traveling outside the Twin Cities metro area? Check out:
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Jefferson Bus Lines - http://www.jeffersonlines.com
Megabus - http://us.megabus.com
Greyhound - http://www.greyhound.com
Amtrak - http://www.amtrak.com
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport http://www.mspairport.com/
Obey signs and signals
Cross at marked crosswalks
Safety Tips
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Across the Washington Ave. Bridge: 5 minutes
Coffman Union to Frontier Hall: 9 minutes
Rec Center to Bruininks Hall: 7 minutes
St. Paul Student Center to St. Paul Gym: 6 minutes
The Walking Guide has a map of the Gopher Way system and
more estimated walking times.
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Look for Gopher Way signs and maps
throughout the system to help you navigate
Routes can change to different floors within the same
building or pass through uncommon areas
Plan for extra time to get to your destination
Stay aware of your surroundings
Wear reflective-colored clothing at night
Pay attention to oncoming traffic
Walk with a friend and use 612-624-WALK
Look for blue light phones to report suspicious activity.
Find location at http://www.umn.edu/dcs/codeblue.html
612-624-WALK
The University of Minnesota Police Department provides
a free Campus Security Escort service, available 24/7.
Call 612-624-WALK (4-9255 from any campus phone).
Trained student security monitors can walk or bike with
you. To view the geographical service boundaries, go to
http://www.umn.edu/police/escort.html.
Please note: published data and rates are subject to change at
any time. Visit umn.edu/pts for the most up-to-date information.
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 1
BIKE
MOPEDS & MOTORCYCLES
Speed up your travels by getting around on a bike. Be sure to know
about campus rules and amenities for bikers.
Be your own individual. Your travel choice makes a statement
about you. What does yours say?
Bike Storage
Mopeds/Motor Scooters
Racks – 9,000 bike racks are near buildings on campus. Don’t lock
Visit umn.edu/pts for bike path maps and locker locations. Email
biking@umn.edu if you regularly can't find specific bike parking.
If the license plate is marked MP or moped,
drivers need to park in designated moped
areas on campus. Pick up the required
FREE moped parking sticker from the
U of M Police Department. See
http://z.umn.edu/mopeds for location
listing. Note: mopeds are not allowed to
park at bike racks or in signed motorcycle
areas.
Campus Rules
University Regulations
bikes to handrails, trees, fences, bus shelters, sign poles or anything
other than bike racks. Illegally parked bikes will be tagged and
removed. To reclaim a bike, contact University Police at 612-624-7828.
Secure Bike Parking – Enclosed on-campus bike lockers and
secure bike parking are available in select campus parking ramps.
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Never ride on campus sidewalks (unless designated as a bike
lane with pavement markings)
Obey traffic signs and signals; always ride with traffic
Yield to pedestrians
Watch for designated areas to dismount and walk your bike
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Helmets and Headlights
Present your U Card to purchase a helmet and headlight set (items
also sold separately) at the Boynton Health Service Pharmacy. Call
612-624-7655 to verify the items are in stock.
Theft Prevention Tips:
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Always lock your bike. U-locks provide the best protection
For maximum protection, use both a cable and U-lock
Write down the bike’s serial number in case of theft
Bike Center
Located at the corner of Oak and Delaware Streets, the bike center
offers a space to gather and take advantage of resources like:
n Secure bicycle parking (available to members)
n Showers (available to members)
n Bicycle repair (fee based on service)
n Retail outlet
n Classes, such as smart cycling and bike maintenance
Optional membership rates and more information are at
http://z.umn.edu/bikecenter.
ZAP! Me
ZAP! is a bike commuter incentive program where
you can earn prizes for riding a bike. Participants
sign up and get their bike tagged at the Bike Center
with an RFID (radio frequency identification) tag. The
ZAP! equipment records trips automatically using the RFID tag.
No Bike? No Problem! Try Out Nice Ride (Bike-Sharing)
Use bicycles from public kiosks and return them to any Nice Ride location.
There are multiple on-campus locations and more througout Minneapolis
and St. Paul (more than 175 kiosks in total). For more information about
the program and membership, visit http://www.niceridemn.org.
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Mopeds are prohibited from traveling
on sidewalks, except when necessary
for direct access to a roadway from a driveway, alley or
building (in those instances, they must be walked, not driven)
Mopeds cannot operate in designated bicycle lanes (mopeds
are not allowed on the Washington Avenue Bridge pedestrian
level, unless walked across)
Mopeds cannot ride in any area that is restricted to emergency
vehicles and buses only
State Regulations
Find the full list of regulations online at
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169.223.
Motorcycle Parking Contracts
These contracts are valid from April to November. Individuals can
purchase seasonal motorcycle contracts at the customer service
desk in the PTS office at 300 Transportation & Safety Building.
This contract allows parking at any motorcycle contract area
on a first-come, first-served basis:
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East Bank – East River Road, North side of Washington
Avenue Ramp, North side of Oak Street Ramp, West side of
4th Street Ramp
West Bank – South side of 21st Avenue and
19th Avenue Ramps
St. Paul – Kaufert Lab, Andrew Boss Lab/Meat Sciences,
Engineering and Fisheries Lab
Como area – U Stores North Building
Note: In contract surface lots, University employees with an active
contract may park a motorcycle in their assigned facility by
adhering a free sticker obtained from PTS to their motorcycle
(the sticker is not valid at other posted motorcycle locations on
campus). Motorcycle stickers are issued as requested on an
annual basis. Contract holders in keycard facilities must use their
keycard to park as usual.
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 3
FREE CAMPUS SHUTTLE
UNLIMITED-RIDE TRANSIT PASS
U-Pass/Metropass
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Provides unlimited rides 24/7
Valid on bus and light rail lines
Qualifies riders for the Guaranteed Ride Home program
(see box below)
Order your pass online at
http://buspass.umn.edu
U-Pass Eligibility – Students must:
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The U of M spans five miles from
its westernmost point to its
easternmost point. Free shuttle
buses are a great option for
moving around on campus.
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Estimated Transit Times
East Bank to West Bank:
5 minutes
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30 minutes
n St. Paul to East Bank:
25 minutes
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Campus Connectors provide direct bus service to St. Paul
and East Bank/West Bank. Visit umn.edu/pts for campus shuttle
routes, timing and stops.
U-Pass can save up to 71 percent compared to Metro Transit's
average 31-day unlimited pass. It is charged to student accounts
(not eligible for the Installment Payment Plan). If you have questions
about U-Pass charges on your student account, visit
http://www.onestop.umn.edu or call 612-624-1111.
Metropass Eligibility – Staff/faculty must:
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Campus Circulators travel around a specific area of campus.
Visit umn.edu/pts for campus shuttle routes, timing and stops.
Date-Specific Calendar
Visit the online Service Calendar at http://z.umn.edu/shuttlecal
to determine service levels for a specific date.
Track Your Bus
With NextBus, you can use your telephone, mobile device, or webenabled computer to see exactly where the bus is and its predicted
time of arrival. Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/nextbus.
Be registered for a current
semester credit-earning
course on the Twin Cities
campus (during summer, this
requirement can be satisfied
with either a spring OR
summer class)
Have paid the transportation fee
Possess a valid U Card
Have an active U of M Internet account with ID and password
Not be employed 75 percent time or more in a non-student
University position (see exceptions online)
Be on the University of
Minnesota payroll
Work at least 20 hours a week
Possess a valid U Card
Metropass charges are payrolldeducted on a pre-tax basis,
saving approximately 30 percent
(depending on tax bracket).
Campus Zone Pass For those who do not have a U-Pass or Metropass, this pass allows
the University community to ride the three on-campus light rail
stops for free. More details are online at umn.edu/pts.
Special Needs
GUARANTEED RIDE HOME
All shuttles come equipped with wheelchair lifts and bike racks.
Paratransit services are also available (learn more on page 12).
Pre-registered participants can be reimbursed
for up to $100 for transit rides or cab fare to
handle emergency situations. Find out more at
metrotransit.org/guaranteed-ride-home.
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TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 5
METRO AREA TRANSIT
CARPOOL
Discounted parking is available in certain locations reserved
specifically for vehicles with two or more people before 9 a.m.
Carpool Lots
East Bank
Victory Lot: Carpool only – Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Daily rate only – Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Several bus agencies operate in the Twin Cities area including
Metro Transit, Anoka County Transit, Maple Grove Transit,
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Metrolink and
SouthWest Transit. Most buses and all trains come equipped
with bike racks to accommodate any bike style or size.
Metro Transit Passes
Go-To Card – add stored value, multi-day passes or both to a
Go-To Card.
31-Day Pass – unlimited access to all metro-area transit; more
information online and at Coffman Memorial Union
Metro Mobility – door-to-door service by reservation
St. Paul
Lot S108 (fall/spring):Carpool – 6 – 9 a.m.
Daily rate – Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 6 a.m.
For current information, visit http://z.umn.edu/carpool
University Ride-Share Registration
Staff and faculty members with a current parking contract can
register as a carpool with PTS and receive a second hangtag or
keycard (only one may be used at a time). Eligibility and names of
carpoolers are verified and renewed annually. To register a carpool,
visit http://www.umn.edu/pts/park/poolform.html.
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for certified riders with a disability or health condition. Refer to
Disability Services on page 12.
Metro Area Bus Schedules & Go-To Cards
Pick up these at:
n Coffman Memorial Union
n St. Paul Student Center
n Gopher Express West (West Bank skyway)
n Parking and Transportation Services, 300 Transportation &
Safety Building (schedules only)
METRO Green Line
The METRO Green Line travels from downtown St. Paul, through
the U's East Bank via Washington Avenue onto West Bank and
connects with the METRO Blue Line in downtown Minneapolis.
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Try Zimride, a social networking tool that connects drivers
and riders
• View profiles for common networks, interests and friends before deciding to share a ride
• FREE to use at http://www.zimride.com/umn
Check out Metro Transit’s ride-matching database
• Connects drivers and riders according to their home
addresses
• Register FREE online at http://www.metrotransit.org/
rideshare-carpool.aspx or call 651-602-1602 for complete
information
• Register to receive a hangtag allowing for passenger drop
off and then parking in the carpool lot with only one person
in the vehicle
• Guaranteed Ride Home Program – Never be stuck without
a ride! Enroll online (see page 5)
METRO Blue Line
The METRO Blue Line runs from downtown Minneapolis to the
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America.
Northstar Commuter Rail
The Northstar Line offers fast, reliable commuter service between
Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, with stations in Elk River,
Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley. Fares vary by station.
The train makes six trips to and from downtown on weekdays.
On weekends, it makes three trips each way. Find fare and
schedule details at http://www.metrotransit.org/northstar.
U-Passes and Metropasses cover a portion of the Northstar fare;
the remaining fare must be paid using stored value, which can be
added to passes online.
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TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 7
PUBLIC PARKING
Most facilities are fully automated and do not have attendants
on duty. Cash is accepted at all public facilities. Credit cards –
Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover – are also
accepted at all public parking facilities when special event rates
are not in effect. Motorcyclists are welcome to park in any public
facility and pay the posted rate.
Visit us online at umn.edu/pts for current parking rates and
campus maps.
Off-Peak Parking (Not valid during events)
Early Bird – Enter before 7 a.m., Monday-Friday and exit
before midnight. Rates are good for the first 24 hours only.
Evening/Weekend Off-Peak – Enter after 5 p.m. and
exit before 7 a.m., Monday-Friday or anytime Saturday/Sunday.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Located in six public parking locations
n One fast-charging station located at parking meter at
corner of Harvard Street and Washington Avenue
n Requires hourly parking fee, but no additional fee for
charging a vehicle
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Hourly Rate Lots/Ramps/Garages
EAST BANK
4th Street Ramp
Church Street Garage
East River Road Garage
Gopher Lot
Oak Street Ramp
University Avenue Ramp
Washington Avenue Ramp
Weisman Art Museum Garage
Daily Rate Locations
WEST BANK
19th Avenue Ramp
21st Avenue Ramp
Lot 86
Lot C98 (top level of WBOB
Ramp)
ST. PAUL
Gortner Avenue Ramp
Lot S106
If you leave and return, you must pay again
n EAST BANK – Maroon Lot, Lot 37
, Victory Lot (after 9 a.m.)
n WEST BANK – Lot 94
n ST. PAUL – Lot S101, Lot S104, Lot S108 – State Fairgrounds
(fall and spring semester only)
Event Parking - depending on location and event
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Some facilities switch parking rates to accommodate events
Event rates go into effect two to six hours before the event
If you leave and return, you must pay again
The Event Calendar at http://www.umn.edu/pts shows the
current month’s planned events.
PARKING ON CAMPUS? UNSURE WHERE TO GO?
Meter Parking
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Time limits vary (most have a two hour max)
Rules are posted on each meter
University parking meters are free on official University
holidays (unless during special events)
All meters accept credit cards and/or coins
It’s illegal to park at defective meters; report them
immediately to 612-626-PARK
The City of Minneapolis (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/
parking/meters/index.htm) and the Minneapolis Park Board
(http://www.minneapolisparks.org) have meters on campus
and their guidelines may differ from the University.
Disability Parking-refer to Disability Services on page 12.
Motorist Assistance Program
The Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) is available for any paying
PTS customer who is legally parked (University meters, surface
lots, ramps, garages, loading zones, official vehicle stalls and
vendor stalls). If driving a University vehicle, call Fleet Services at
612-625-3033 between 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MAP can:
n unlock vehicles
n jump-start battery in vehicles
n add air to flat tires
n provide referrals upon request
MAP is available on the Twin Cities campus from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Monday-Friday. Call 612-626-PARK to request assistance.
Service is not available on official University holidays. For dates, see
http://www.umn.edu/usenate/calendars/calendarpage.html.
Car-Sharing
Take advantage of on-campus car-sharing. Use it for meetings, to
run errands or to transport bulky items. University students, staff
and faculty – over age 18 – can join. Rates are by the hour or day
and include gas and insurance. Cars are conveniently located
at the Washington Avenue Ramp, Lot C43 and Lot C75 on East
Bank; 21st Avenue Ramp on West Bank; Lot SC101 in St. Paul; and
the Printing Services Building in the Como/29th area. Learn more
online at http://z.umn.edu/carshare.
Parking Enforcement
The University of Minnesota Police Department enforces
parking policies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To question
a parking citation, please call the number listed on the ticket
or the University parking citation hotline at 612-626-4446.
Check out ParkMe, a mobile app to help find parking
near your destination (select locations may display
real-time availability). http://www.parkme.com/
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TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 9
STUDENT PARKING CONTRACTS
If you have a car on campus more than three days a week, you
should consider purchasing a parking contract.
Student Semester Parking Contract
24-hour student parking contracts are available each semester
through an online lottery at http://parklot.umn.edu.
FACULTY/STAFF PARKING
Contract parking is available to University faculty and staff who work
a minimum of 75 percent time. Individuals may add their name to one
contract parking waiting list online at http://www.umn.edu/pts.
Staff/Faculty Contract Benefits
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Guaranteed parking (facility may change on football Saturdays
or Sundays)
Easy payment through student accounts receivable (SAR)
Entering the lottery does not ensure a parking contract in a
requested facility. Parking contracts received through the lottery
are good for one semester only.
Graduate students may renew their fall semester contract for spring and
summer semesters. See http://z.umn.edu/parkingcontract for details.
St. Paul State Fairgrounds Lot S108 contracts are always
available in fall and spring semesters. Those contracts allow
parking in the lot Monday through Friday (with specific
lot access arranged for evenings/weekends - see the PTS
Website for details).
East Bank surface lot contracts with a keycard are granted
additional access to East River Road Garage during evenings
and weekends (see PTS Website for more information).
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Guaranteed parking (Note: East Bank keycard parking contract
holders must relocate their vehicle to East River Road Garage
before midnight on Friday on football Saturday gamedays and
before midnight on Saturday for Sunday football games - find
gameday schedule online at umn.edu/pts)
Payment is through the payroll deduction system on a pre-tax
basis
Reciprocal parking privileges (not available on football
Saturdays or Sundays - find gameday schedule online at
umn.edu/pts)
Occasional Use Contracts For Staff/Faculty
An Occasional Use Contract allows for 22 parking uses in one
location: 4th Street Ramp, East River Road Garage, Gortner Avenue
Ramp, Oak Street Ramp, 21st Avenue Ramp or WBOB Ramp.
Occasional Use Contract purchases (credit card, cash or check) are
available on October 1 at the PTS office, 300 Transportation & Safety
Building. For rate information, visit http://www.umn.edu/pts. All
value must be used before September 30.
Motorist Assistance
Refer to Motorist Assistance Program on page 9.
Reciprocal Parking Privileges
Note: On football gamedays, commuter students with an East Bank parking
contract are required to relocate vehicles to East River Road Garage. See
gameday schedule online at umn.edu/pts.
Evening Contracts
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Discounted rate
Can be used evenings (Monday-Friday) and all day on
weekends (not football Saturdays or Sundays)
Variety of locations on East Bank, West Bank and in St. Paul
Entrance and exit times vary by facility
Visit the customer service desk in the PTS office at 300
Transportation & Safety Building for more information.
Summer and Winter Break Contracts are also available in the PTS office.
GAPSA Limited Use Contracts
Eligible Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA)
members can purchase a 22-use Limited Use Contract. These
contract holders have access to one assigned facility from 4 p.m.midnight, Monday-Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Space is
limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible GAPSA
members are notified each semester via e-mail from GAPSA. See PTS
or GAPSA website for details, locations and ordering instructions.
Motorist Assistance
Visit us online at umn.edu/pts for reciprocal parking privileges.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES
Contract parking for UMMC staff is available from the hospital
parking department. Call 612-273-7275 for further information.
Departmental Services
Prepaid and Departmental Coupons
Charge guest parking to your department by using a prepaid
coupon. One coupon is valid for parking for up to 4 hours. The
other coupon covers an individual’s parking for up to 24 hours.
Departments with high use can receive departmental coupons and
be billed monthly for actual time used.
For more information, visit http://z.umn.edu/parkingcoupon.
Budget Charge Parking
With department authorization, University employees may charge
parking to an EFS number by using a special keycard. Budget
charge parking is based on public space availability. To request
a card, please visit http://z.umn.edu/budgetcharge.
Refer to Motorist Assistance Program on page 9.
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TRANSPORTATION GUIDE 11
DISABILITY SERVICES
Several programs exist to assist with access arrangements for
individuals.
Disability Parking
Most parking facilities have designated disability parking spaces
available at the posted rate. A state-issued disability permit or
license plate is required to use these spaces. Patrons with stateissued permits may park free at campus meters and at some
designated on-street locations for a maximum of three hours. The
three-hour time limit at on-street locations is not enforced after
4:30 p.m. on weekdays to allow for night class use. To apply for a
disability permit, call the State of Minnesota at 651-296-6911.
Paratransit Service
University Paratransit is a specialized curb-to-curb, on-campus
transportation service provided free of charge to persons with
short or long term physical disabilities. The service operates year
round, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (not on official
University holidays). The last ride available is 9:30 p.m. Rides can
be scheduled online at z.umn.edu/paratransit or by phone
at 612-624-8338. Rides may be scheduled up to two weeks in
advance.
Metro Mobility
Door-to-door service is available by reservation for certified
riders unable to use the regular fixed-route bus due to a disability
or health condition. Complete details including eligibility, cost
and an application form can be found on the Metropolitan
Council Website at http://www.metromobility.org or by
calling 651-602-1111 (TTY 651-221-9886).
Deeply discounted Metro Mobility fare tickets are available at
the PTS office to certified University students, faculty and staff.
Full price passes may also be purchased online at
https://store.metrotransit.org.
Riding the Bus
All campus shuttle buses and most Metro Transit buses are
lift-equipped. If you need extra help boarding a bus (even if you
are not in a wheelchair), feel free to ask the driver to use the lift.
Prior to boarding, position yourself on a sidewalk space that is
clear of snow and other barriers so that the lift can operate
freely. For online metro area bus schedules, go to
http://www.metrotransit.org or call 612-373-3333.
FLEET SERVICES
Fleet Services is a division of Parking and Transportation Services
that administers vehicle rental, lease and purchases for
departments on all U of M campuses.
Vehicle Rental
Renting is the perfect solution for a department with a temporary
transportation need. Choose from cars, mini-vans, eight-passenger
vans, cargo vans, pickups and larger trucks.
n Conveniently located between Minneapolis and St. Paul
campuses
n Easily accessible via Metro Transit Route 3
n Open six days a week (Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
and Sunday 7 a.m. – noon)
n Reasonable rates
n Parking for customer’s personal vehicle
n Fuel included
n Full insurance coverage
n Online reservation capability
n Direct EFS billing
Reservations can be made online at http://z.umn.edu/fleetrental
or by phone at 612-625-3033. More information and rental rates
are online.
Vehicle Leasing
From cars to garbage trucks, fleet has the right vehicle for your
needs. Lease terms vary, but the minimum period is one year.
Mileage rate charges include maintenance.
Full-Service Maintenance Shop
Preventive maintenance is critical to the lifespan and operation of
a vehicle, so fleet provides full service on all leased and rented
vehicles. On average, regular maintenance takes one to two hours.
n Maintenance consulting for department-owned vehicles
n Biannual safety inspections
n Emergency roadside assistance (including after-hours and
out-of-state assistance)
n 24-hour fuel availability on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul
campuses (unleaded, diesel and E-85 fuels)
n 24-hour self-service car wash facility
n Truck wash bay
n Complete Department of Transportation inspections
Fleet Location
901 - 29th Avenue SE
612-625-3033, www.umn.edu/pts/fleet
For more information, contact University of Minnesota
Disability Resource Center, 230 McNamara Alumni Center,
612-624-3316, diversity.umn.edu/disability.
Dispatch Hours (for picking up a rental vehicle):
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – Noon, Sunday
Office Hours:
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
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