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Parking and Transportation Services
| Contact Information for Parking and Transportation Services | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-4654 |
| Fax | (775) 784-6219 |
| parking_questions@unr.edu | |
| Location | Parking Services |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0254 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Alternate Transportation
Free Campus Shuttles Service
The Campus Shuttle Service at the University of Nevada, Reno is quick and convenient. Please see the shuttle map for routes.
This shuttle services the following stops in 10 minutes or less:
- North Shuttle Stop ( 17th Street )
- West Stadium Parking Complex
- Student Union/ Knowledge Center
- Student Services Building
- Virginia Street Gymnasium
- Lombardi Recreation Center
- Medical School
Starting May 16th, this shuttle service is available from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. This shuttle service is available from 7:30am to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
East Campus Shuttle
A second shuttle services the following stops every 15 minutes:
- The Highlands (must have purchased a transportation pass to ride from this location) Shuttle ends service to this area at 5:30 pm
- Fleischmann Agriculture
- Edmund J. Cain Hall
- Baseball Field/ Peccole Park
- Medical School
This shuttle service is not available from May 16th through August 23rd. This shuttle service is available from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Sierra Spirit Bus
- South Campus 10th Street
- South Campus 11th Street
- Church Fine Arts
- Lawlor Events Center
- North Campus 16th Street
- North Shuttle Stop 17th Street
- West Stadium Parking Complex
- Student Union/ Knowledge Center
This service is available from 7am to 7pm daily Free of Charge *Please visit the RTC website for more information on the Sierra Spirit Bus
Alternate Transportation
It's your choice about the way you commute to campus. We'd like to offer you a few options to driving alone – carpooling, biking, busing, car sharing. UNR OPTIONS is here to help. As an added bonus, if you are registered with the Parking and Transportation Services Department as a member of the OPTIONS alternate transportation program, you are eligible for 5 FREE daily permits for those days alternate transportation is just not possible. For more information on this or any of the programs listed, please call our office at (775) 784-4654 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Bicycle Parking Information – Bicycle Map
Thank you for bicycling to campus – we appreciate your efforts in using 
alternate modes of transportation to get to campus. In order to provide sufficient parking for bicycles, all bicycles must display an annual bicycle parking permit. Bicycle permits are free and can be obtained directly online on our website or at the Parking and Transportation Services Department located off Sixteenth Street. Please log in from our home page to obtain a bike permit, or you may request a permit by e-mail to mhorton@unr.edu. When requesting by e-mail, include your name, address, phone number and bicycle identification number.
Please park your bike in a campus bike rack or bike locker. It is necessary to enforce this policy to abide by campus safety and ADA regulations. Bicycles cannot be parked in pedestrian access routes or chained to any object other than a bike rack. For your convenience, bicycle lockers are available on campus for a fee of $30 per year as well as a $40 refundable deposit on a locker key. Please contact the Parking and Transportation Services office to find out the availability of bike lockers and for a bike locker application. Bicycle tire pumping stations are located on campus for your use, free of charge. In addition, when you register your bike with the Parking and Transportation Services Department, you may obtain 5 free daily parking permits for your vehicle on those days when riding your bike is not an option.
Bicycle Theft Prevention
Use bicycle parking racks or bicycle lockers at all times. Use a good lock. U-bolt type locks are the best. Always lock the frame, not the wheel. If riding at night, lock your bike at well-lighted rack. Record your serial number and register your bicycle Free of Charge with the Parking and Transportation Services Department. If your bicycle is lost or stolen, please report it with the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department.
Walking/ Drop Off
Get your feet on the street!
Walking is the easiest option to get you to school with a smile on your face. Each step saves you gas money and a lot of stress finding a parking space. Say good-bye to the woes of traffic and searching for parking. Say hello to your new favorite time of day.
Carpooling
Beat the drive alone blues! Designated carpool spaces are in the Green 1, Silver 17 and Silver 11 Zones. Please contacted our office for availability.
Those extra seats in your car are just begging to be used. Your car and wallet will thank you because you will be cutting down on fuel, maintenance and repair bills by leaving your car at home occasionally. So, sit back and chat with your new carpool buddies. Have some coffee. Do a crossword. Relax and enjoy the ride.
Can't find a carpool partner? Go to Alternet Rides to find your perfect match!
HERTZ on Demand Carsharing Program
Cars by the hour or day....Even if you're 18!
Whether you're going shopping, traveling or working, Hertz on Demand is on University of Nevada Reno's campus offering environmentally friendly cars to help you continue your journey. Cars are located on the first floor of the Sierra St. Parking Garage. Look for the Hertz on Demand signs.
Wolf Pass
Let someone else do the driving!
Affordable. Convenient. Less stressful. Sound Good? Get on the bus and rest your mind. OPTIONS can provide maps and schedules and even help you plan your best route. The Wolf Pass is only offered to students of the university, so get yours today!
