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USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pagse 31-32

Parking and Transportation

Do I have to have a parking permit?

Parking permits are required to park at the University of South Florida 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Permit types are used to designate parking locations on campus, such as resident, non-resident, Park-n-Ride, visitor, staff, etc. Each person may purchase only one vehicle permit (an additional permit for motorcycle, bicycle, and Park-n-Ride is allowed). Permit campus designation is based on campus/class location. If you don’t have a permit, you must park at a metered parking space or a timed space. For additional permit information visit our website at www.usf.edu/parking_services or call 974-3990, Option #1.

How do I obtain a permit?

Visit the Parking & Transportation website www.usf.edu/parking_services. Establish a parking services account and purchase your permit online. Parking permits may be purchased at the following locations:

Tampa Campus Parking and Transportation Building (on West Holly between North Palm and Magnolia)
Parking Service Lobby hours: Mon – Thurs 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Fri 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

St. Petersburg Campus Bay 132 Business Office
Mon – Thurs 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sarasota Campus 805A General Spaatz Blvd.
Mon – Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

All office hours are subject modification and are extended at the beginning of the term. Visit our website www.usf.edu/parking_services for office location and hours of operation.

Daily visitor permits can be purchased form the Campus Information Center (Leroy Collins Blvd. & Fowler Ave.) Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm and on Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, also from parking permit machines located within designated visitor lots. Parking maps and brochures are available with details and lot designations.

Do Visitors need a parking permit?

Yes. The daily parking fee is $3.00. The fee is applicable to visitors and event attendees who park in visitor lots as defined in the parking brochure. Visitors may take advantage of the Fare Free Campus Shuttle to travel to their destinations on campus. Faculty, staff, students and vendors are not eligible for these permits.

Transportation

Bull Runner shuttle bus service is provided to USF faculty, staff, students and visitors from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. (See BRX below for extended hours Monday through Friday). The shuttle service routes cover the entire USF Tampa Campus, and the following off campus routes; 42nd St., Skipper Rd., and 46th St.; and the University Mall with a stop at UATC.

Bull Runner Extended (BRX) Routes are provided Monday through Thursday 5:30 pm – midnight. Saturday and Sunday 2:30 – 9:30 pm. The BRX routes are slightly different from the regular routes and offer enhanced extended service hours to the USF Library, University Mall and various shopping locations. BRX routes offer weekend service to these locations as well. Check our web-site: www.usf.edu/bullrunner for the most up to date information. Routes and schedules are subject to modification. Ride the Bull Runner Shuttle and save time and money!

A USF ID Card is required to board any shuttle off-campus. Shuttle Maps and schedules are available detailing route information. For additional information call (813) 974-6902, or for hours of operation, please refer to our website: www.usf.edu/bullrunner.

In addition to the Bull Runner, USF faculty/staff and students may now ride Hartline routes fare free with their USF (ID) card. For more information call Hartline at 254-4278 or visit their web site at www.hartline.org.

Motorist Assistance Program (M.A.P.)
How can I get help when I have a problem with a vehicle?

Keys locked in your car? Need to jump start your car? Low tires? Call Parking and Transportation Services at (813) 974-3990, Option #5. This FREE service is provided Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am until 8:30 pm, and Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays) by the Department of Parking and Transportation and the Division of Public Safety.

Bicycle Permits

Permits for bicycles are FREE! Obtaining a bicycle permit registers the bicycle and can provide information to the police in the event of loss.

What happens if I get a parking ticket?

Parking regulations are designed to provide safe and orderly parking. Violation of these regulations can result in parking citations, immobilization of your vehicle, towing, or loss of parking privileges. Creating, modifying, altering a parking permit or being in possession of a lost or stolen permit is a serious violation and will result in immediate immobilization or towing of the vehicle and possible revocation of campus parking privileges. If you receive a parking citation and believe that extraordinary or mitigating circumstances warrant a waiver then you may petition Parking and Transportation Services within 14 days for reconsideration. Respond to parking citations within 14 days of issuance to avoid late fees. Most common citations are for no permit, expired parking meter, and parking out of assigned area. To appeal a parking citation visit our website www.usf.edu/parking_services, and file your appeal electronically. Failure to respond to parking citations could result in collection agency efforts and additional cost.

Additional Questions?

Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website at www.usf.edu/parking_services. You can check your account status, update vehicle information, and submit questions and suggestions. Check for all late breaking news and updates concerning parking and shuttle service. Or you may contact the Tampa Campus Parking & Transportation Services at (813) 974-3990.


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Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005

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