Without a doubt, walking is the most economical way to access
the Twin Cities campus. Over one third of the U’s daily visitors
arrive on campus by foot, promoting a healthy and earth-friendly
alternative to driving. The University offers an aesthetically
pleasing atmosphere with plenty of foliage and green plazas
in different areas of campus. During snowy or rainy days,
visitors can walk between most University buildings in the
comfort of tunnels and skyways – the Gopher Way.
To make navigation of the complex system a little bit simpler,
Gopher Way signs and maps direct you through the tunnel and
skyway system to your destination. Signs in the entrance of
most buildings give detailed information on navigating the
area, including maps of the tunnel and skyway connections
in the vicinity. Most tunnels and skyways are open from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gopher Way brochures are available at Parking
and Transportation Services, 300 Transportation and Safety
Building.
|
Campus Estimated
Walking Times
|
| WEST BANK |
|
| Rarig Center to Willey Hall |
7 minutes |
| 19th Ave. Ramp to Ted Mann |
8 minutes |
| 19th Ave. Ramp to Walter Mondale Hall |
9 minutes |
| Across the Washington Ave. Bridge |
5 minutes
|
| Campus to Cedar/Riverside light rail station |
12 minutes |
| EAST BANK |
|
| Kolthoff Hall to Williamson Hall |
7 minutes |
| Ford Hall to Williamson Hall |
7 minutes |
| Amundson Hall to Civil Engineering/ Mineral
Building |
8 minutes |
| East River Road Garage to Fairview |
9 minutes |
| Coffman to Washington Ave. Ramp |
6 minutes |
| University Ave. Ramp to Moos Tower |
8 minutes |
| ST. PAUL |
|
| St. Paul Student Center to Magrath Library |
5 minutes |
| Biological Sciences Center to Soil Science |
5 minutes |
| Alderman Hall to Green Hall |
4 minutes |
| Note: Times are approximate and based
on an average walking pace of three miles per hour. |
