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Transportation Resources

Transportation at the University of Tampa is designed to be convenient, accessible and sustainable, offering a variety of options for getting around campus and the surrounding downtown area. From on-campus bike programs and car-sharing services to local public transit, streetcars and micro-mobility options, students, faculty and staff have multiple ways to travel efficiently. 

Vehicles and Parking

Bicycling at UTampa

Thanks to our proximity to downtown, biking is a convenient, eco-friendly and healthy way to get around campus and explore the city. As a bicycle-friendly university we provide parking options including an indoor bike storage area, a shower facility, electric bike charging stations, a repair station and commuter lockers in our Grand Center. To see bike parking options, repair stations and suggested routes to nearby necessities, attractions and recreational activities see more at Bicycling at UTampa.

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    Zipcar

    UTampa has partnered with Zipcar to offer a car-sharing program on campus. The convenient, economical transportation option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty and staff ages 18 years and older. Members access cars using either their mobile device or their Zipcard and only pay for the time they rent the car — by the hour or by the day. The rate includes gas, insurance, GPS navigation, Bluetooth technology, 24-hour Roadside Assistance and in-car communication with the Member Care Center.

     

    For more information, please visit UTampa's Zipcar webpage. Questions may be directed to Richard Griner in Campus Safety, at rgriner@ut.edu or (813) 257-3999.

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      Bike UTampa

      BikeUTampa is a University-wide, free bike rental program created to promote outdoor physical activity and sustainable transportation options. Housed by the Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center and supported by Student Government, the program offers the campus community the opportunity to rent bikes on a daily basis with a valid Spartan ID. Bikes can be ridden off campus for exercise along the 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard lining Tampa Bay or to pick up groceries at the Tampa Downtown Market or nearby Publix. Some bikes are equipped with baskets, and all rentals come with a helmet and bike lock. 

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        Navigating Around Town with Ease

        Tampa Bay Area Programs

        Explore transportation options near the University of Tampa, with helpful links and resources for navigating downtown Tampa efficiently.

        City of Tampa Transporation

        Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

        The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) offers local bus service within Hillsborough County including ROUTE 30 which connects to the mall and TPA INTL Airport, and ROUTE 1 connecting to North Tampa/USF area. The FREE TECO Line Streetcar System in downtown, the Channel District and Ybor City and alternative transportation options in the Tampa Bay area. The Downtown Tampa map provides a detailed map of service locations and points of interest in the downtown area.
         

        Sponsored by Student Government, there are HART bus passes for sale in the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE) for a discounted price. The passes are a 31-day "unlimited ride" sold exclusively to students. Stop by OSLE, Vaughn Center 215 to purchase yours today!

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          Streetcar System

          The charming and historic FREE TECO Line Streetcar System has a service every 15 minutes forming a loop from West Franklin Street, through Water Street, up Channelside Drive and into Ybor.

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            DASH

            Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH), is a hub to hub micro-transit service, with virtual hubs scattered throughout hotspots in downtown near local attractions and transit stops. Rides are requested through the DASH app and cost $2 per person. With over twenty virtual hubs, DASH is a great way to get around and explore Downtown easily operating 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. There are two hubs a short walk from campus, one on Kennedy Boulevard and Hyde Park Avenue and another on Grand Central Avenue and Parker Street. 

              DASH Maps and FAQs
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              Shared Scooters and Bikes Programs

              The City of Tampa hosts a shared micro-mobility program to provide bicycles and e-scooters for Tampa's downtown and surrounding neighborhoods through partnering with Spin and Lime. Through these apps, you can rent an e-scooter or bike to quickly and easily travel short distances and public transit stops that are several miles away. Bikes and scooters can be found at corrals throughout the city and should be returned to a corral at the end of your ride. 

                Shared Micromobility Program
                Student riding an electric scooter

                Tampa Union Station

                Tampa Union Station offers daily train service with Amtrak’s Chicago-Miami Floridian, which serves cities in FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, PA, and the Midwest. Many students use this service for access to Orlando, Miami and to evacuate for hurricanes. Amtrak has a 15% student discount as well!

                  Tampa Union Station
                  Amtrak train

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