Commuter / Off Campus Student
Transportation/Parking
Public Safety:
For information concerning your transportation (campus shuttle) or parking needs while on campus call 262-3445 or 262-3528 or log onto http://www.uccs.edu/~pusafety/. The department of Public Safety at UCCS also provides a variety of services that you may want or need to take advantage of while enrolled at the university. These include, but are not limited to:
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Escort service (walking service only)
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Car won't start? Maybe it's the battery. Public Safety will try "jumping" the battery.
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Locked out of your vehicle? Public Safety might be able to get you in.
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Emergency phones, easily identified by the blue light on them, are located throughout campus.
Ride Board:
The University Center (UC), located in the center of campus, maintains a ride board for the convenience of students who want to connect with other students for the purpose of sharing a ride to campus, and/or who need transportation to other areas of the state on weekends or over holiday breaks. The Ride Board is located on the first floor of the UC just to the right of the Information Desk. Check it out!!!
Bus Schedules:
For your convenience, city bus and campus shuttle schedules are available, free of charge, at the Information Desk, on the first floor of the University Center. The Desk also sells city bus passes for your convenience. You may also call 385-RIDE (7433) or visit www.springsgov.com for information.
Bike Routes & Racks:
For students who prefer to ride a bike to campus, you must register the bike with UCCS's Department of Public Safety. Various dedicated bike routes exist around the city of Colorado Springs, the Information Desk in the University Center (UC) makes available a large bike route map for viewing.The University has also located several bike racks around campus for securing your bike when you are in class or visiting a University office. Bikes are NOT permitted inside any University buildings.
Other:
Helpful and Useful Links:
To access Colorado Springs Transit (bus) routes, rates, and schedules, go to:
http://www.springsgov.com\SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=19
To check on traffic flow on city streets, especially during inclement weather, go to the Colorado Springs Traffic Cam at: http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=187
For travel information from the Springs to other cities in the state, go to Traveler Info at: http://www.dot.state.co.us/
For assistance with rides to various parts of town, access Ride finders at: