Alternative Transportation

Visit the Office of Traffic and Parking website to register or renew your parking permit for 2013-14. Read More

In addition to Vanderbilt’s Zipcar program, the Office of Traffic and Parking is now partnering with Enterprise CarShare to offer even more car sharing services to Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students. Read More

Library assistant Will Stringfellow bikes to Vanderbilt on a regular basis. (photo courtesy of SEMO/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the Clean Air Partnership of Middle Tennessee hosted a Clean Air Week scavenger hunt near Vanderbilt’s Central Library on May 1. This and other… Read More

University Central faculty and staff are asked to seek alternate parking on Friday, May 10, to make as many spaces available as possible for guests attending that day’s Commencement activities. Read More

The pricing structure of regular parking permits for University Central faculty and staff will change for the 2013-14 academic year. Read More

Photo courtesy of RTA Vanderbilt University commuters living in Brentwood and Franklin have reason to rejoice—new bus and van routes—with direct service to campus—have been added by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). If you are a potential user of this service, read on, and make… Read More

Need to pick up office supplies or go to a meeting? With Zipcar, you can carpool or bike to work and still have wheels when you need them during the workday. Zipcar is a car-sharing service with vehicles on and off Vanderbilt’s campus that allows you to reserve cars… Read More

(Vanderbilt) As of Aug. 13, 2012, the Office of Traffic and Parking’s online registration website is open for University Central and School of Nursing faculty and staff. To register or renew a permit, click on the “Register Here” link below, log in, and select… Read More

Photo courtesy of RTA Effective Friday, Jan. 6, rates will increase for five RTA bus routes: Route 89X Springfield/ Joelton Express Route 91X Franklin/ Brentwood Express Route 92X Gallatin/ Hendersonville Express Route 95X Spring Hill Express Route 96X Nashville/ Murfreesboro Relax & Ride Regular fare (one way) is $4… Read More

The Office of Traffic & Parking announced the addition of a new car sharing program to Vanderbilt’s campus as of Nov. 22, 2011. In order to give faculty, staff and students more choices, WeCar, a division of Enterprise, now has five vehicles on campus. Read More

The Vanderbilt community will enjoy more bus routes and stops on West End Avenue as of Sept. 25, 2011. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Improvements to the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority system begin Sept. 25, 2011, with expanded service along the busy West End corridor. Two new routes and… Read More

Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems. Read More

NOTE: For information about other transit initiatives affecting the VU / midtown area (vanpools expansion, regional express bus service direct to VU, contact jack.jakobik@vanderbilt.edu Broadway/West End Corridor Study meetings scheduled for April 14-15 Public invited to provide input on transportation alternatives Two public meetings and two information stations… Read More

Join Transit Now in committing to ride transit at least once during Transit Week, April 17-23. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE. Vanderbilt offers employees a number of alternative transportation options including: Free rides to and from work in Davidson County on the Metro Transit Authority… Read More