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U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota

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TransportationchoicesBUSU-Pass: a deeply discounted, unlimited-ride transitpass available to <strong>University</strong> students, good onany Twin Cities area bus <strong>and</strong> light rail. Purchase fall semesterpasses online at buspass.umn.edu in early August. Visitmetrotransit.org for route maps <strong>and</strong> schedules.Campus Shuttle: FREE bus service between <strong>and</strong> aroundSt. Paul, East Bank, <strong>and</strong> West Bank <strong>of</strong> Twin Cities campus.Paratransit Service: Free curb-to-curb on-campustransportation for persons with temporary or permanentdisabilities. Call 612-282-6619.PARKStudent Contracts: Space is available eachsemester through an online lottery atparklot.umn.edu. Enter the lottery prior to July 16 forfall semester.Carpool Parking: three facilities <strong>of</strong>fer the least expensive parkingon campus to carpools <strong>of</strong> two or more people.Other Options: hourly, daily, meter, discount, <strong>and</strong> event parkingis available. View the PTS Web site for rates <strong>and</strong> locations.Motorist Assistance Program: FREE service (covers lock-outs,jump starts, <strong>and</strong> flat tires) for all legally parked PTS customers.Call 612-626-PARK.Zipcar: an on-campus car-sharing program. Drive by thehour or day. Rate includes gas, parking, <strong>and</strong> insurance. Joinat www.zipcar.com/umn.bikeBike Paths <strong>and</strong> Lanes:extensive on-campus network.Bike Racks: situated near most buildings oncampus (on a seasonal basis).Bike Lockers: covered, secure bicyclestorage units available for rent. Call 612-626-7275.walkGopher Way: a system<strong>of</strong> tunnels <strong>and</strong> skywaysconnecting many buildings on campus.Campus Escort Service: free service forwhen you do not feel safe to walk alone,available 24/7. Call 612-624-WALK.Helmets <strong>and</strong> Headlights: set may bepurchased for $20 at Boynton Pharmacy.www.pts.umn.eduParking <strong>and</strong> TransportationServices (PTS)Visit: 300 Transportation <strong>and</strong> SafetyBuilding, 511 Washington Avenue S.E.E-mail: pts@umn.edu Call: 612-626-7275.Check PTS online for great student21employment opportunities.21

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