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Delaware Street Behind Coffman Closed
Minor alert: Apr 25, 2026
Delaware Street SE will be closed after the Coffman Memorial Union West Loading Dock for Spring Jam events this Saturday, April 25 between 8 a.m. and…
Hwy 280 Ongoing Closures
Major alert: Apr 13, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026
MnDOT will resurface Hwy 280 from I-94 to Hwy 36/I-35W, repair bridges, repair and resurface ramps, repair drainage and make additional improvements…
North Side of Washington Avenue Bridge Designated Bike and Scooter Only
Minor alert: Jan 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026
North Side of Washington Avenue Bridge Designated Bike and Scooter Only, Pedestrians use South Side or Interior
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Campus transit summer schedules
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Campus buses will begin summer schedules on May 14.
Summer Parking Updates and Sustainable Transportation Education for Earth Day
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Review the summer transportation schedules on and around the Twin Cities campus along with sustainable transportation resources in honor of Earth Day.
New Express Route Coming to Campus
Monday, March 9, 2026
The new Route 126 will get you between Minneapolis and St. Paul even faster with fewer stops.
Metro Transit quarterly service changes
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On March 14, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro.
Fleet Beat: Spring 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Check out the latest updates and safety reminders from Fleet Services in our Spring 2026 edition of Fleet Beat.
Fleet Beat: Winter 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Stay informed on upcoming Fleet Services holiday closures, new photo requirements for accident reporting, and essential winter driving safety tips to keep your University travel running smoothly.
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Topic: General
How do I get a U of M license plate?
How do I get to campus from the West Bank Office Building Ramp?
What are your office hours?
What is your advertising policy?
Topic: Walk, bike, and scooter
Topic: Bike and Scooter
Can I bring my scooter or e–bike inside?
Can I charge my e-bike/scooter on campus?
Can I park my scooter or e–bike in a building’s bicycle room or use the elevator to get to my floor?
How can I repair my bike while on campus?
I think my bike or scooter was impounded. Who do I contact?
Where am I allowed to park my scooter or bicycle?
Why are shareable bikes and scooters all over campus?
Why can’t I bring my scooter or e–bike inside?
Topic: Walk
Topic: Park and drive
How do I call for assistance in the entry/exit lane?
My vehicle was broken into. What do I do?
Topic: Contract Parking
How can I request parking enforcement or report illegal parking?
How can I view how many days are left on my Part-Time Parking?
How do I get a reserved stall?
How do I link a license plate to my contract?
I have a surface lot contract and am concerned about severe weather.
Is there a post-tax payment option?
What credentials can I use with my parking contract?
What happens if I separate from the University?
What happens if I take a Leave of Absence?
What if I don't have my hangtag?
What is the 9-month employee contract parking payment deduction schedule?
What is the contract parking payment deduction schedule?
What is the parking contract cost breakdown?
What perks come with my parking contract?
Why isn't license plate reader reading my license plate?
Topic: Department Parking
Can we get PTS or central funding for Lyft rides?
Does the University get discounts on Lyft or free rides?
How are departmental Lyft rides billed?
How do I reserve a parking meter?
How do I sign up for a custom Lyft account?
Topic: Electric Vehicle Charging
Can an EV charging station be installed in my contract facility?
I am a parking contract holder. Can I get access to another facility to charge my EV?
Is electric vehicle charging at the University free?
Why are the chargers always full at my facility?
Topic: Public Parking
How do I pay or contest a citation?
How do I report a broken meter?
I have a QR Code, how do I exit?
What locations accept cash as payment?
Why is parking so expensive?
Topic: Fleet
Topic: Leases
How is fuel and maintenance taken care of if I have a lease vehicle?
Which is cheaper, a vehicle leased monthly or a rental vehicle?
How is insurance handled with a lease vehicle?
How long is a lease?
Where may I park my lease vehicle?
Topic: Rentals
What condition is my vehicle expected to be returne
Where and how do I return my rental vehicle?
Do I need to fuel the vehicle prior to returning it to Fleet?
How do I pay for repairs if I have a problem with a vehicle?
How is insurance paid for?
How many drivers can be signed up for one trip with multiple vehicles?
What if I need to drive off-road for field work/research?
What if I need to transport a canoe on my rental?
What if I need to transport animals in my rental?
When can I pick up a vehicle at Fleet for rental?
How do I purchase fuel while out on a long trip?
Who is responsible for tickets, tolls or other citations?
Topic: Transit
Topic: Employee Transit Pass
Will I need to replace my U Card for the pass to work?
Will this pass interfere with the Go-To functionality on my U Card?
Topic: Universal Transit Pass
Can I opt-in to the Transportation and Safety Fee to get the UTP?
How can I keep my U Card from getting damaged?
How can I opt out of the Transportation Fee?
How do I activate my transit pass?
How do I get the Universal Transit Pass?
How do I know if I paid the Transportation & Safety Fee?
How much does Universal Transit Pass cost and how will it be funded?
What groups are ineligible for this program?
Which groups are eligible for opting into the Universal Transit Pass?
What if there are buses already waiting at the stop when my bus arrives?
When do I press the “Request Stop” button?
Why aren’t campus buses set in a similar time schedule as Metro Transit?
Why do buses wait 5–10 minutes at some stops?
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