SHUTTLES SPACES
A Guide to Stress-Free Parking at USF
USF parking permits are required 24 hours per day,
7 days per week. Display your valid USF parking permit
as instructed. Repositionable permits can be easily moved
between vehicles registered to the same person with
Parking and Transportation Services (PATS).
2015 2016
Important information about Parking & Transportation Services at USF
Cut up old permits! Cutting up your
expired permit prevents others
from using it.
Welcome!
Pay attention to all
posted signs and barricades.
We would like to welcome you to the University of
South Florida. The Parking & Transportation Services
Department maintains the university’s 20,000+ space
parking system, including four parking garages, and a
6-route transit system, which operates 7 days a week.
Our system is large and continually growing in order to
support the ever-changing needs of a dynamic, premier
public research university.
You may have a lot of questions about your parking
and transportation options and needs while at USF. This
publication was created to provide answers to the most
frequently-asked questions.
If you have any additional questions, please visit our
website—usf.edu/parking—or send an email to psweb@
usf.edu, or call us at (813) 974-3990.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!
Lot 8B
E
Designated Parking
This Row
USF Parking Permit
Required At All Times
Use the Bull Runner Transit to get around campus. Use the
BullTracker™ to find buses and projected arrival times
<usfbullrunner.com>.
Heed
all warnings!
Respond to parking
citations promptly to
avoid late fees,
immoblization, or
towing.
Don’t park in Reserved spaces
any time, any day. These spaces
are reserved 24 hours per day,
7 days per week.
Don’t alter your parking
permit in any way. It will
result in your vehicle
being immobilized or
towed.
PARKING BY DISABLED
PERMIT ONLY
TOW-AWAY ZONE
& FINE UP TO $275.00
USF Parking
Permit Also Required
Don’t block access to any
disabled parking space
and don’t park in a disabled
space without your state disabled
permit AND your USF permit.
Don’t park in any “No
Parking” zones, including
areas blocking service
drives, streets, and fire
lanes. It will result in your
vehicle being towed.
USFPTS
The USF Parking & Transportation Services Staff
Don’t share your parking permit.
The registered owner of the permit
is responsible for any and ALL
parking violations.
Don’t buy your parking permit
from anyone other than USF
Parking & Transportation
Services. Permits purchased
from others could be lost,
revoked, or stolen, and will result
in your vehicle being towed.
For parking maps and rules
and regulations, visit our website at
usf.edu/parking
or call (813) 974-3990.
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
Don’t park on the grass
or on a sidewalk for
any reason.
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USF Parking & Transportation Services
Does a student need a car to go to school at USF?
No. Students have the following transportation
options:
• The USF Bull Runner Transit provides transportation
around the campus and locations off-campus including the
University Mall, a local grocery store, and off-campus apartment complexes, seven days a week. For maps and schedule
visit: usf.edu/bullrunner.
• Student Government has arranged for fare-free transportation to USF home football games at Raymond James
Stadium.
• Students can travel through Hillsborough County farefree using their USF ID to board HART (Hillsborough Area
Regional Transit) buses. HART provides three routes that
run through the USF campus or students can take the Bull
Runner to the University Area Transit Center (UATC). For
maps and schedule visit: gohart.org.
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• Bicycles are a common form of transportation on
campus for many students. Bicycle racks are located by the
residence halls, most buildings around campus, and on Bull
Runner buses. Students can register their bicycles
with the BAT (Bicycle Anti-Theft) Program free of charge.
• Students may rent a car by the hour through the
Enterprise CarShare program. There are a variety of cars
available for short- or long-term use at the Tampa campus.
For more information visit: enterprisecarshare.com.
• Redcoach is a transportation service offered to
students for travel throughout Florida. For detailed
information visit: redcoachusa.com.
• Zimride is USF’s social network for ridesharing. Now it’s
fun and easy to share the seats in your car or catch a ride.
More Frequently-Asked Questions
With Zimride, you can find USF friends, classmates and colleagues going the same way you are. Add your ride today at
zimride.usf.edu.
Do I need a parking permit?
Yes. Parking permits are required to park on the USF Tampa
campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
How do I get a parking permit?
Online through my.USF.edu. Use your NetID and password
to log in and access your parking account by clicking on the
“My Resources” tab, then the “Parking Permit” drop down.
How much does a parking permit cost?
Parking permits for on-campus residents (R) are $226.00,
non-resident students (S) are $183.00, and Park-n-Ride
(Y) permits are $59.00 (all plus tax) for the academic
year. Semester permits are also available for fall, spring,
and summer semesters but are not as cost-effective as
purchasing a yearly permit.
Where can I park?
There are designated lots for each type of permit. Resident
parking (R) is located around the residence halls. Nonresident parking (S) is located throughout the campus.
Visit our website to download a map and obtain more
information.
If I can’t find a place to park, what do I do?
Parking lots closest to the buildings fill up first. However
there are multiple lots thoughout campus with your parking
designation. You can also proceed to one of the Park-n-Ride
lots (18 or 43), where parking is often available, and catch
the fare-free Bull Runner to your destination.
What if I have more than one car?
The parking permit is repositionable and may only be
transferred between same-owner vehicles registered with
Parking and Transportation Services (PATS).
What do I do if I forget my permit?
Stop by one of the Parking & Transportation offices, present
your driver’s license, and we will give you a courtesy permit
(up to three per semester) at no charge.
Can I share my permit?
No. Your permit is registered under your name. If you lend
it to anyone and they receive a citation, you are responsible
for all fines.
What do I do if my permit is lost or stolen?
Report it immediately. Visit our office located on USF-Plum
Drive to file a report and obtain a replacement permit for a
small replacement fee.
Are the parking restrictions lifted after 5:00 P.M.?
No. Reserved spaces and Resident lots are restricted 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week. However, after 5:30 P.M. and on
weekends, students displaying an S or R permit may park in
E, GZ, and D designated areas.
What do I do if I get a citation?
Parking citations can be paid online, by mail, or at our
offices. Unpaid citations are assessed a late fee 14 days after
issuance. If you believe that extraordinary or mitigating
circumstances warrant a waiver of the citation, you may
appeal it within 14 days of issuance.
How do I appeal a citation?
Online! Simply access your parking account through
my.USF.edu.
About Residence Hall Parking…
At USF, there is a significant amount of parking located in close
proximity to the residence halls. This parking is reserved 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week for residents with a Resident (R) permit.
One of the benefits of living on campus is that everything is right
outside your door. You never have to drive your car to go across
campus. The Bull Runner stops at each of the resident areas for convenient mobility across campus, and the surrounding off-campus
locations (University Mall, local supermarkets, restaurants, etc.). If
you’re looking for a more economical parking option and you don’t
need your car on a daily basis, you might want to consider a Parkn-Ride (Y) permit. This is the most economical parking option, and
on weekends, you can also park in E, D, GZ and S designated areas.
What happens if I don’t pay my citations?
Late fees are added 14 days after issuance. A hold is also
placed on student records and registration, and all delinquent accounts are turned over to a collection agency. If you
accrue more than two outstanding citations, your vehicle
can be immobilized and/or towed. If you have outstanding
citations when it is time to renew your permit, you must
settle your balance prior to purchasing your permit.
For your convenience and
for fastest service, we urge all
students to purchase a
2015-2016 parking permit online
What do I do if my car has been immobilized?
Contact Parking & Transportation Services immediately.
In order for the boot to be removed you must settle all
outstanding citations as well as any related boot fees.
What does Parking & Transportation Services do
with all the money they collect?
USF uses the money collected for the operation and maintenance of campus parking lots and garages, the fare-free
transit system, bus shelters, campus information center,
complimentary motorist assistance program, and for future
projects.
What is the role of Parking Enforcement?
Parking Enforcement Specialists enforce regulations for
safety, ensure efficient traffic flow, and maintain equitable
access to parking. They also provide jumpstarts for dead
batteries. For after hours emergencies or safety concerns,
contact University Police at (813) 974-2628.
What is the best way to get across campus?
Use the Bull Runner Transit. It’s convenient and easy to
use. The BullTracker™ lets you see the bus location and
when it will arrive at your stop. Set up text alerts to fit your
schedule. Visit: usfbullrunner.com.
Purchase Your
2015-2016
Parking Permit
Online
by logging into myUSF and using
your NetID and password.
Online sales for all students
will begin on
Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
We accept VISA, MasterCard and
Discover for online purchases.
Use the
There is no service charge
for online transactions.
to locate the fare-free Bull Runner Transit!
Get these features online or from your mobile device:
Find bus locations in real time
Get bus arrival predictions
Set up alerts for bus arrivals at your stop
View a specific route or the entire system
Find out if space is available on the bus
Don’t forget—
click on
usf.edu/parking
to take advantage of the
ease and convenience
of purchasing your
2015-2016
parking permit
online!