Check out these important Parking and Transportation reminders for 2026 for commuting, parking and mobility as the campus community returns from winter break and navigates campus growth in the new year.
Commute Resources
Commute Concierge
Commute Concierge services for the Vanderbilt University community include providing tailored commute options, identifying park and ride locations, providing guidance for using public transit, planning group excursions, setting up Lyft programs for university-related business and more. Email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu to get started.
Commute Calculator
Your commuting needs may vary; the Commute Calculator can help you determine which option may be most cost effective for getting to and parking on campus. Try the Commute Calculator.
Key Information
Bus
- Register your QuickTicket account for free unlimited rides on WeGo local and regional buses, commuter train and paratransit services.
- Visit vu.edu/bus to learn more about QuickTicket, routes and destinations convenient to and from campus.
- Try WeGo to get across campus on West End or 21st Avenue S. and to conveniently go downtown.
- Find instructions on how to transfer the QuickTicket app to a new phone at vu.edu/bus. If you have any problems, email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu for assistance.
- WeGo is improving service to campus starting Jan. 4.
Campus Resources
- A map of bicycle amenities on campus, including bike racks, repair stations and showers, can be found at vu.edu/bike.
- Accessible parking, pathways and entrances information as well as Mobility Rides guidance can be found at vu.edu/campusaccessibility.
Daily Parking
- Daily parking enrollees only pay for days parked on campus, and carpoolers can split parking charges and earn sustainable commute incentives.
- Daily parking applications are accepted on a rolling basis and processed weekly; apply before Dec. 17 for daily parking activation before winter break.
- Daily parking enrollees can earn $1.00 per weekday commute incentive and are eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Home program. Staff can earn rewards in Personify Health by logging commute-related Healthy Habits.
Parking Reminders
- You must update your vehicle’s registration information when you have a new vehicle or new license plate number.
- Vehicles must park nose-in (do not back into or pull through parking spaces), and license plate must be visible to parking enforcement; otherwise, a citation may be issued. Your license plate is part of your virtual parking permit. Review parking FAQs for more information.
For more information about commuting, parking and transportation options, visit the Parking and Transportation website or email the MoveVU Commute Concierge at MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu.
For questions about construction on campus, please email constru_alerts@vanderbilt.edu.
