Welcome to the University of Minnesota.

Whether you’re planning a trip to campus or simply want to guide your student towards making the right transportation choice, there’s plenty of information to digest. Yes, the U is a large institution in a major metro area, but that just means more variety and options. And it’s pretty easy if you plan ahead.

We’re happy to assist you by assembling the pertinent topics together in one place. That way you can do a brief overview and then connect to the topics that are right for you.

Bus Got a busing question?
U-Pass: deeply-discounted, unlimited-ride city bus pass.
Campus Shuttles: FREE bus service around the Twin Cities campus. Campus Shuttle Map
Paratransit Service: Free for persons with temporary or permanent disabilities
Metro Buses / Light Rail: all the city transit options
Metro Mobility: Door-to-door service for certified riders with a disability or health condition.
Interstate Bus & Rail: how to get here and back from outside the Twin Cities area.
Gopher Football Shuttle: FREE shuttle from campus to the game.
Gophers After Dark Shuttle: FREE shuttle to/from Coffman Union events.
Transit Safety

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Bike Got a biking question?
Biking Map: highlights campus bike lanes and locker locations.
Estimated Biking Times for Campus
Campus Rules: for safe riding
Guaranteed Ride Home: Sign up for coupons good for a free transit ride or a cab fare
Bike Lockers: completely covered storage units for rent
Helmet and Headlights: discounted sets for $20
Theft Prevention
Campus Escort Service: FREE biking service
Bikes and Transit: how to get your bike on/off buses and light rail
Biking Resources: clubs, committees, biking statutes
Local Bike Paths
Local Bike Shops/Repair

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Walk Got a walking question?
Estimated Walking Times for Campus
Gopher Way: tunnels and skyways connecting buildings on campus. Gopher Way Map
Campus Escort Service: FREE walking service
Pedestrian Safety
Walking Clubs & Programs
Local Walking Paths

Park Got a parking or driving question?
Motorist Assistance Program: FREE service on lock-outs, jump starts and flat tires
Zipcar: on-campus car-sharing program
Zimride: carpool ride-matching service
Ride-Sharing: carpool and vanpool
Driver Safety 

Parking Options: hourly, daily, meter, discount, event, disability, SnOasis
Parking Locations: maps of public and contract locations
Semester Contract
Summer or Winter Break Contract
Evening/Weekend Contract
Motorcycle Contract
Contract Cancellation
Citations/Parking Tickets
Parking Facilities
Event Parking Calendar

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Student Transportation Fee
All U of M students are assessed a mandatory $16 transportation fee with their tuition. This transportation fee helps to support department services like the campus shuttle system and U-Pass program.