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Roo Express Downtown Route Newly Expanded!
8-25-11
The Downtown Route will be running until 4 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Twelve stops have been added to the route to include the University Park South neighborhood, Fir Hill and 22 East Exchange. Hop on the Roo and Zip Home from downtown or any of the stops with the new home drop-off service which will take students directly to their homes within University Park on return trips.
Four lots to close for Aug. 30 home opener
The first week of fall semester is always exciting as we welcome new and returning students to campus. Adding to the festive spirit this year, the Zips will kick off their football season under new head coach Terry Bowden with a home game on Thursday, Aug. 30, so it will be our first “Roo Wears Blue” day of the fall — get your Zips gear ready!
Fans on and off campus are looking forward to seeing this new era of Zips football begin, so we expect a high turnout for the game against the University of Central Florida Knights at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field at 7 p.m.
To minimize the traffic congestion and parking shortages, we have a game plan in place. With everyone’s cooperation, the day, and evening, should go smoothly as we travel to class, our offices, the game and home.
Here’s what you need to know:
- If you are driving to campus after 4 p.m. on Aug. 30, you are urged to arrive at least 20 minutes early to help assure that you get to your destination on time.
- Lots 6, 8, 9 and 10 near the stadium must be emptied and closed by midnight on Wednesday, Aug 29. These lots have been pre-sold for the game and they need to remain clear to accommodate fans. See map.
- Lot 9B will open at 3 p.m. on Aug. 30 for free student tailgating. Only students with valid permits can participate in the student tailgate. See map.
- Vine Street between Union and Spicer streets will close at midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 29, to allow for the setup of ZipsFest. Union Street north of Exchange (between Exchange and Vine) will be closed as well.
- Lots 36, 20, 30, 32, 35, 40, 52 and 71 will be designated as alternative parking on Aug. 30, with a modified Roo Express route providing park-and-ride service. Temporary signs will mark the new Roo Express pickup locations. See map.
- Lots 2, 4, 7, 13 near the stadium will be open to campus traffic until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m, vehicles will be able to exit the lots, but only individuals with pre-sold game passes can enter.
- Lots 14, 15, 27, and 34, normally closed and used as public tailgating lots on game days, will remain open on Aug. 30. Attendants will arrive at 3 p.m., and charge $10 per vehicle for fan tailgating, while students and employees with permits can park free.
- Spicer Street north of Carroll Street will become one-way northbound at 5:30 p.m. Two University police officers will be stationed at the Spicer Street-Buchtel Avenue and Spicer Street-Carroll Street intersections, starting at about 4 p.m.
News archive
Parking Lot Closures 3/16
Lots 70 near Quaker Squrae will be 50% reserved all day on Friday, March 16, for a NEOtech conference.
Parking Lot Closures 2/10 – 2/17
Lots 2, 13, 8 and 4 near the J.A.R. Arena will be closed all day on Saturday, Feb 11, for Men’s Basketball
Lot 9 at InfoCision Stadium will be 70% occupied by visitors all day Thursday, Feb 16, for a Career Fair.
Parking Lot Closures for 1/20/2012 - 1/27/2012
Saturday (1/21)
- Lot 2 - Lot will be closed for a Men's Basketball game all day.
- Lot 28 - Lot will be closed for an Akron Symphony performance from 5pm until 9pm.
Parking Lot Closures for 1/6/2012 - 1/13/2012
Friday (1/13/20120)
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LOT 52 (Martin Center) - Lot will be closed for “First Friday” event all day
College of Business Administration and Fir Hill Towers added to Roo Express Routes
9-12-11
The Northwest Route will be stopping at the College of Business Administration building on Broadway Street ONLY AFTER 8 p.m. on weekdays.
As of Wednesday, September 14th the North Route will no longer stop at the Paul Martin University Center on Fir Hill, but will stop in front of the Fir Hill Towers on Fir Hill instead. See our complete Shuttle Schedule for further details.
Sherman Street Closure alters South Route and Downtown Route
9-8-11
On 9-9-11 Sherman Street will be closed from Wheeler Street to Voris Street until 9-19-11. The South and Downtown routes will be picking up on Grant Street directly West of the usual stops on Sherman Street. Effected stops are numbers 3, 4 and 5 for the South Route and 6, 7 and 8 for the Downtown Route. Stops 5 and 7 on the South and Downtown routes will pick up on Voris Street just East of Grant Street.
Roo Express Downtown Route Newly Expanded!
8-25-11
The Downtown Route will be running until 4 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Twelve stops have been added to the route to include the University Park South neighborhood, Fir Hill and 22 East Exchange. Hop on the Roo and Zip Home from downtown or any of the stops with the new home drop-off service which will take students directly to their homes within University Park on return trips.
Roo Express Zipcard Policy Update
2-21-11
A valid Zipcard is required in order to ride the Roo Express shuttle. Passengers must be ready to present this identification to the driver before attempting to board. Those who are not ready to do so will be asked to retrieve their Zipcard and then ride the next available bus.
Drivers must require that any passenger whose identity they have not previously verified present a valid Zipcard. If there is any doubt regarding the identity of a passenger, their Zipcard must be scrutinized.
Guests of UA students, faculty, and staff are welcome aboard the Roo Express, but they must be accompanied by someone with a valid Zipcard.
Those conducting business on campus and wishing to ride the shuttle should contact the Parking Services office at 330.972.7213 for possible arrangements.
The purpose of this policy is to promote safety, as well as convenience and efficiency, aboard the Roo Express.
Jan 4, 2010 - Parking Deck Mixed Usage
The rules regarding the North Campus Parking Deck's mixed use are changing for Spring 2010. Levels 1 through 4 will be open to all Commuters (Commuters, Faculty, Staff, Part time, Commercial). Levels 4 and 5 will be open to all Residents. This is a change from previous semesters. Previously Residents were allowed only on level 5 and the ramp up to level 5. Now residents can park on level 4, the ramp up to level 5, and level 5. Commuters can continue parking on levels 1 through 4 but will now be sharing the 4th level.
May 19, 2008 - Improvements On The Drawing Board
Committees were convened to study two issues in more depth: parking for students living in residence halls (recommendation) and the expansion of the Roo Express shuttle service (recommendation, routes). These recommendations have been substantially approved and we are working to implement them for the fall semester. The University is taking action to improve parking, but the resolutions will take time to implement. Atask force has studied parking on campus and issued a series of recommendations. Among other points, the task force recommends that a 1,600-vehicle deck should be built, a shuttle service should be developed and a campaign should begin to encourage motorists to make better use of outlying lots. What has UA done in recent years to improve parking?
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