Buses, Bikes, and Cars
Students are encouraged to leave their cars at home. Biking, walking, and riding the buses to most places are preferred methods of transportation. Bike racks are liberally spread around campus. You'll have easy access to bike lanes and bike trails to almost any shopping or recreation area. As a UO student, you may ride city buses, including the new EmX, free of charge by showing your UO identification card. EmX runs to the downtown Eugene Station from two campus locations every ten minutes throughout the weekday and every twenty minutes weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
As on most campuses across the nation, bicycle theft is not uncommon. We suggest you bring a used or inexpensive bike, along with a sturdy lock. Be sure to register your bike with the Department of Public Safety upon arrival on campus in order to help deter bike thieves, and make sure you write down the serial number of your valuables, so they can be easily identified and returned if stolen.
The Lane Transit District (LTD) is the local bus system. Their website gives you schedules, maps, and
timetables. All LTD buses are now equipped with bike racks. For route and schedule
information call (541) 687-5555, (800) 735-2900, or visit www.ltd.org.
The concept behind OmniShuttle is to provide a safe, comfortable, and timely ride from any
location in the Eugene/Springfield area, to the airport or from the airport. For more
information call (541) 461-7959, (800) 741-5097, or visit
www.omnishuttle.com/.
Now there’s one less thing to bring to college…your car.
Introducing WeCar car sharing, a refreshing alternative to car ownership, where
you only have to be 18 years or older to rent!*
Available by the hour or by the day, WeCar gives you the convenience of car
ownership without the hassle and expense. And, it’s easy on the environment.
Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to the environmentally-friendly fleet
for just $10.50 an hour (with special rates for overnights and weekends),
which includes gas and basic protection*. WeCar’s vehicles are available 24/7
at convenient locations right on campus. To become a member, simply go to
safetyweb.uoregon.edu/wecar and complete an application. Then, during Week
of Welcome in August, go to the Department of Public Safety booth to complete
the WeCar membership process and pick up your membership card.
For more information, email WeCarOregon@erac.com or visit
www.wecar.com.
* Members between 18-20 years old require parental consent. Basic protection only applies for members
21 years and older.
Additional Tips and Resources: Office of Student Life's Duck Guide
Parking on campus is severely limited. Students who request an overnight parking permit will be placed on a waiting list based on their housing application date. Please note: due to limited space, not all students on the waiting list will receive an overnight parking permit.
All parking is first come, first serve by application date. Once a permit is granted through the University Housing
waiting list, a permit is bought by the student at the Department of Public Safety.
- 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- 12:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.
- Lots 16, 5A and 42 require parking permits until 9:00 p.m.
For more information see the DPS Parking Website.
Please note that all on-campus overnight parking permits will be forfeited if you choose to move out of the residence halls at any point during the academic year. For more detailed information regarding parking permit prices, visit the Department of Public Safety or call them at (541) 346-5444.
Having a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.
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