Tagged - Transportation
bus
‘It’s a Quality of Life Issue:’ Students, admin to discuss improvements to Innovation shuttle service
Changes to the transportation to Innovation Square may be on the horizon, as students living in housing in downtown Rochester have voiced concerns about the lack of convenient afternoon and late-evening transportation to and from the River Campus. Read More
Department of Transportation and Logistics
TripShot launches to largely positive reviews
The University instituted TripShot on the recommendation of both UR’s new shuttle service provider WeDriveU and the positive results from the Department of Transportation and Logistics’ use of it for Safe Ride. Read More
Safe Ride
New “Safe Ride” program update announced
Safe Ride now requires students to contact the service directly by telephone number at (585) 276-RIDE. Read More
Department of Transportation and Logistics
Plan to rename shuttle lines gets SA support
The SA senate unanimously passed a statement of support for the renaming of several University shuttle lines Feb. 12. The proposal came from e5 students Henry Litsky (who is a managing editor for the Campus Times) and Aaron Weiner, whose joint project focuses on transportation at the University of Rochester. The proposal is intended to […]
car theft
With increase in car thefts, Public Safety releases new statement
Cars targeted in thefts have recently been Kias and Hyundais, with the reasoning behind this increase for these models being a current TikTok challenge. Read More
RTS
Shuttle swipe requirement begins Feb. 1
Upcoming changes to shuttle service will require riders to swipe their ID cards to enter the shuttle, according to the University’s Director of Transportation and Parking Jim Chodak. Read More
bike
No more bikes: Rochester ends its partnership with HOPR
HOPR offered bikes and scooter rental share hubs throughout Rochester and surrounding cities during the majority of the year. Read More
bus
Orange Line service increases amid student dissatisfaction
The start of the semester saw the Orange Line overwhelmed, as five morning buses couldn't match the demands of students heading to campus. Read More
inner loop
Urban undoing: the flaws of the inner loop
Every city has some significant thoroughfare through which these transportation systems operate. Rochester has the Inner Loop. Read More
intramurals
Senate Summary: OnePrice, Gold Line petition
Nov. 18’s SA senate meeting included a presentation for OnePrice, updates on the Gold Line petition, updates on intramural changes, and the passage of motions to appoint new Legislative Advisors. Read More
