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BULL RUNNER ENHANCEMENTS EFFECTIVE AUG. 10, 2019
08/06/2019
To better meet the needs of our riders, the USF Bull Runner transit system is adding a new route, modifying an existing route, and bringing back the popular “MSC Express”! The route enhancements are outlined in more detail below.
Starting August 10, 2019
Route F: connecting east campus to the library, now services the library, USF Sycamore Drive (park n ride lot 18), and N 50th Street.
NEW Route G: the McKinley Connector, services the library to Busch Gardens employee entrance, via McKinley.
Starting August 26, 2019
MSC Express: runs from north campus directly to the Marshall Student Center and back. When classes are in session, it operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 11:30 am and 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
Also, please note the Bull Runner’s hours of operation:
| Starting August 10, 2019 | |
| Monday thru Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Starting August 26, 2019 | |
| Monday thru Thursday | 7:00 am - midnight |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Commencement Parking & Traffic Alert, Aug 3, 2019
08/01/2019
Commencement exercises for USF Tampa will be held in the Yuengling Center this Saturday.
High traffic volumes are expected at the Collins Boulevard and Bull Run entrances off Fowler Ave leading to the Yuengling Center. Parking demand is also expected to increase in Yuengling Center lots as well as other parking lots located along Alumni, Maple and Holly Drives, and Collins Blvd. Please be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic along Alumni, Maple, Sago and Elm Drives as guests arrive and proceed to the Yuengling Center.
Roads and traffic flow around the Yuengling Center will be closed and redirected to provide a safe pedestrian and traffic environment. Alumni Drive will be closed from the intersection of Leroy Collins Blvd, eastbound to Bull Run Drive.
Parking lots will be impacted as follows:
Saturday, Aug 3: Doors open at 7:30 am and 12:00 pm ceremonies will start at 9:00 and 1:30pm
| Parking Lot | Impact on 8/3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 22A | Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement) | |
| 22D | Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement) | |
| 22E | Portion of Lot closed for Commencement Parking | |
| 22F | Closed for Commencement Parking | |
| 6 | Portion of Lot Closed for Commencement Parking | |
| 36 | Restricted for E, GZ and Reserved Parking Only | |
| 23A, 23B | Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only | |
Click here for a copy of the campus map to find the identified parking lots.
USF’s parking garages, especially Beard Garage and Laurel Garage, typically have parking available and offer regular, convenient Bull Runner service to stops across campus. Lots 18B and 18T, located off Sycamore Drive, also have parking available and serve as good options for those who typically park in the Yuengling Center lots. Additionally, after 5:30 pm and on weekends, cars with valid USF parking permits with the exception of Park-N-Ride permits may park out of their designated areas, excluding Resident and Reserved parking spaces.
Parking Permits for 2019–2020
07/17/2019USF parking permit sales for the 2020 academic year start today, Wednesday, July 17, 2019. All 2018 - 2019 parking permits expire on Wednesday, Aug 7, 2019. Don’t stand in line… order your parking permit online! There are no additional fees when ordering online… print out and use your temporary permit while we mail you the permit!
PARKING & TRAFFIC ALERT, JULY 26
07/23/2019On Friday, July 26, portions of the Yuengling Center parking lots will be closed for the day for a special event.
Some roads around the Yuengling Center will be closed and traffic flow around the Yuengling Center will be redirected to provide a safe pedestrian and traffic environment. Bull Run Drive will be closed from the intersection of Alumni Drive north to Elm Drive.
As a result, there will be no Bull Runner service between Alumni and Elm on Bull Run and Sycamore. In addition, Bull Runner service between Elm and Holly will be limited to the stops furthest north on Sycamore.
For more information or alternate routes call (813) 974-6902, visit www.usf.edu/parking or track Bull Runner buses at usfbullrunner.com.
Parking lots will be impacted as follows:
Friday, July 26: Road closure will begin at 7:30am
| Parking Lot | Impact on 7/26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 22A | Open all day/evening to USF community | |
| 22D | Open all day/evening to USF community | |
| 22E | Open all day/evening to USF community | |
| 22F | Closed for Event use | |
| 6 | Open all day/evening to USF community | |
Click here for a copy of the campus map to find the identified parking lots.
USF’s parking garages, especially Beard Garage and Laurel Garage, typically have parking available and offer regular, convenient Bull Runner service to stops across campus. Lots 18B and 18T, located off Sycamore Drive, also have parking available and serve as good options for those who typically park in the Yuengling Center lots. Additionally, after 5:30 pm and on weekends, cars with valid USF parking permits with the exception of Park-N-Ride permits may park out of their designated areas, excluding Resident and Reserved parking spaces.
As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Parking & Transportation Services at psweb@usf.edu or (813) 974-3990.
PARKING PERMITS FOR 2019–2020
07/17/2019USF parking permit sales for the 2020 academic year start today, Wednesday, July 17, 2019. All 2018 - 2019 parking permits expire on Wednesday, Aug 7, 2019. Don’t stand in line… order your parking permit online! There are no additional fees when ordering online… print out and use your temporary permit while we mail you the permit!
TAX PLAN IMPACTS HOW EMPLOYEES PAY FOR ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT
July 3, 2018Due to the recent 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed by the Federal Government, the University no longer offers pre-tax payroll deduction as a payment option for parking permits. We will, however, continue to offer payroll deduction as a post-tax payment option. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
LOT 32 PARKING ADVISORY – CONSTRUCTION IMPACT
Feb 7, 2018
The northeast section of Lot 32 will be temporarily closed from February 12, 2018 through September 30, 2019, during construction of the Moffitt Clinical Support Building. Alternate "S" and "E" parking can be found in Lots 9A, 19, 38U. "S" parking is also available on levels 5 & 6 of the Laurel Garage with "E" parking on Level 6, the top deck, of the Laurel Garage. There is a Bull Runner bus stop beside the Laurel Garage; bus routes B & E make a stop at the college of Nursing (MDN). For further information please see the Administrative Services' Construction Impact website here.