Parking on Campus
All vehicles parked on campus during work hours, weekdays from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, must display a valid UF parking decal unless they are parked in a metered space or pay facility. A decal is not required to park in most areas after 4:30 pm, but be sure to check signage. Never park in a service drive, reserved space or disabled person parking space without the proper decal or permit.
All vehicles parked on campus must obey UF's parking rules and regulations. A valid UF parking decal allows access to the parking facilities designated for that decal (e.g., commuter, orange, red, gated, etc.) and any area marked "all decals".
Make sure you know where the "all decals" parking facilities are: the Cultural Plaza (by the Harn Museum and Center for the Performing Arts) and the unpaved lot on Bledsoe Drive adjacent to the UF Hotel and Conference Center on SW 34 Street. These areas are commonly referred to as "park and ride" areas because shuttle services run to and from campus all day.
A parking decal does not guarantee a parking space and parking on campus is very limited. Parking Decal Information
Bicycles on Campus
Bicyclists on campus must obey Florida's bicycle laws.
Guidelines for riding bikes on campus:
• Stop at stop signs and stop lights
• Ride with traffic; do not ride against the traffic
• Always yield to pedestrians, especially on sidewalks
• Ride with both hands on the handlebars
• Use common sense
If you do not follow bicycle laws, you may be issued a citation. The cost of a moving violation citation for a bicycle is the same as a motor vehicle.Bicycle registration is not required, but UPD encourages everyone to register their bikes to help with recovery in case of theft. Stop by UPD or stop any patrol officer and ask to register your bicycle.
Because more people at UF are turning to bicycles as a transportation alternative to cars, campus facilitates bicycle traffic. Bike lanes and lanes that allow bicyclists to travel both ways down one-way roads have been designated in high-traffic areas.
Buses
The city provides great bus service to and from campus. Regional Transit System service is available FREE to students, faculty and staff with a valid UF ID; otherwise, the fares are
Adults $ 1.00
Senior citizens $ .50
Other students $ .50
Children (shorter than fare box) are free
ADA certified (with ADA card) are free
RTS route and schedule information. Paper bus schedules are also available at the Reitz Union information desk, UPD, Transportation and Parking Services and RTS buses.
Most buses have bicycle racks on the front of the bus so you can take your bike with you (each rack holds two bikes). You are responsible for loading and unloading your bicycle.
Later Gator Service
Later Gator service lets you ride safely at night. Later Gator service is provided Thursday through Saturday.
Route Hours of Service Frequency
Later Gator A -- 8:30 pm - 3:00 am, Thurs. - Sat.
Campus to and from downtown Gainesville, every 10 minutes
Later Gator B -- 8:30 pm - 3:00 am, Thurs. - Sat.
SW Gainesville to and from downtown Gainesville, every 15 minutes
Later Gator C -- 8:00 pm - 3:00 am, Thurs. - Sat.
Oaks Mall to and from downtown Gainesville, every 20 minutes
SNAP
SNAP provides nightly escorts anywhere on campus on request. The service is staffed by students equipped and supervised by UPD. Anyone can request a walking escort or a ride by calling 392-SNAP (392-7627). For more information about SNAP call UPD Community Services at 392-1111.
Gator Lift
Gator Lift provides fast, dependable and comfortable on-campus transportation to individuals with permanent or temporary motor disabilities and vision impairments. While permanently disabled persons receive priority seating, temporarily disabled students and staff can be accommodated as well.
Gator Lift operates by appointment only, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, excluding holidays. Call 374-6547, ext. 482, in advance if possible.
For more information call Transportation and Parking at 392-8048.