Transportation Resources

Transportation at the University of Tampa is designed to be convenient, accessible and sustainable, offering a variety of options for getting around campus and the surrounding downtown area. From on-campus bike programs and car-sharing services to local public transit, streetcars and micro-mobility options, students, faculty and staff have multiple ways to travel efficiently.Ìý

Vehicles and Parking

Bicycling at Ò»±¾µÀampa

Thanks to our proximity to downtown, biking is a convenient, eco-friendly and healthy way to get around campus and explore the city. As a bicycle-friendly university we provide parking options including an indoor bike storage area, a shower facility, electric bike charging stations, a repair station and commuter lockers in our Grand Center. To see bike parking options, repair stations and suggested routes to nearby necessities, attractions and recreational activities see more at Bicycling at Ò»±¾µÀampa.

Bicycling at Ò»±¾µÀampa

Zipcar

Ò»±¾µÀampa has partnered withÌýÌýto offer a car-sharing program on campus. The convenient, economical transportation option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty and staff ages 18 years and older. Members access cars using either their mobile device or their Zipcard and only pay for the time they rent the car â€” by the hour or by the day. The rate includes gas, insurance, GPS navigation, Bluetooth technology, 24-hour Roadside Assistance and in-car communication with the Member Care Center.

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For more information, please visitÌýÒ»±¾µÀampa's ZipcarÌýwebpage. Questions may be directed to Richard Griner in Campus Safety, at rgriner@ut.edu or (813) 257-3999.

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Bike Ò»±¾µÀampa

BikeÒ»±¾µÀampa is a University-wide, free bike rental program created to promote outdoor physical activity and sustainable transportation options. Housed by the Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center and supported by Student Government, the program offers the campus community the opportunity to rent bikes on a daily basis with a valid Spartan ID. Bikes can be ridden off campus for exercise along the 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard lining Tampa BayÌýor to pick up groceries at the Tampa Downtown Market or nearby Publix. Some bikes are equipped with baskets, and all rentals come with a helmet and bike lock.Ìý

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Navigating Around Town with Ease

Tampa Bay Area Programs

Explore transportation options near the University of Tampa, with helpful links and resources for navigating downtown Tampa efficiently.

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) offers within Hillsborough County including ROÒ»±¾µÀE 30 which connects to the mall and TPA INTL Airport, and ROÒ»±¾µÀE 1 connecting to North Tampa/USF area. The FREE in downtown, the Channel District and Ybor City and in the Tampa Bay area. The provides a detailed map of service locations and points of interest in the downtown area.
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Sponsored by Student Government, there are HART bus passes for sale in the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE) for a discounted price. The passes are a 31-day "unlimited ride" sold exclusively to students. Stop by OSLE, Vaughn Center 215 to purchase yours today!

Streetcar System

The charming and historic FREE has a service every 15 minutes forming a loop from West Franklin Street, through Water Street, up Channelside Drive and into Ybor.

DASH

Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH), is a hub to hub micro-transit service, with virtual hubs scattered throughout hotspots in downtown near local attractions and transit stops. Rides are requested through the and cost $2 per person. With over twenty virtual hubs, DASH is a great way to get around and explore Downtown easily operating 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. There are two hubs a short walk from campus, one onÌýKennedy Boulevard and Hyde Park Avenue and another on Grand Central Avenue and Parker Street.Ìý

Shared Scooters and Bikes Programs

The City of Tampa hosts a shared micro-mobility program to provide bicycles and e-scooters for Tampa's downtown and surrounding neighborhoods through partnering with Spin and Lime. Through these apps, you can rent an e-scooter or bike to quickly and easily travel short distances and public transit stops that are several miles away. Bikes and scooters can be found at corrals throughout the city and should be returned to a corral at the end of your ride.Ìý

Tampa Union Station

Tampa Union StationÌýoffers daily train service with Amtrakâ€™s Chicago-Miami Floridian, which serves cities in FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, PA, and the Midwest. Many students use this service for access to Orlando, Miami and to evacuate for hurricanes. Amtrak has aÌýÌýas well!