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About Shuttle Services:

Two university shuttle systems provide more than a half-million rides each year for students, faculty, staff and visitors of the university community. Although the systems are separately funded, they are managed by UC Transportation Services. The systems are identified as:

Bearcats Transportation System (BTS) - the off-campus shuttles (funded by UC students, and exclusively for UC students), and the
Campus Transit System (CTS) - the campus-to-campus shuttles (funded by UC administration for the UC community to use).

View the Shuttle Route Maps on GPS

Shuttle Services now uses DoubleMap to display real-time, route-specific maps and information via your mobile phone or PC browser using GPS to calculate estimated arrival times and display real-time shuttle routes, stops and locations. You may link to DoubleMap through Mobile, University of Cincinnati or directly at https://uc.doublemap.com/map/.

Links for Suggested browsers to view DoubleMap routes are:

Firefox, Google Chrome,

Safari, or Internet Explorer 9.

Contact Transportation Services at 513-556-4424, or 513-556-4147
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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Announcements:

The BTS Shuttle Routes resume operation Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
You can view all shuttle route maps on DoubleMap at https://uc.doublemap.com.
Suggested browsers for DoubleMap are Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari, or Internet Explorer 9.

Dial 513-556-4424, or 513-556-4147 Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00 pm for all shuttle questions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

If UC closes, do the Shuttles continue operating?
Do the Shuttles operate during severe weather?
Is there public transportation to UC Reading, UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont Campuses?
Are there any public transportation alternatives or discounts for UC students or staff?

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Other Sustainable Travel Options at UC

BTS - Bearcats Transportation System Route Maps and Schedules (Off-Campus Shuttles)

The BTS shuttle routes operate at various times during the academic terms and connect UC's Uptown Campus with the nearby neighborhood, and local and Greater Cincinnati entertainment areas.

Note:

The BTS shuttles are for the exclusive use of UC students and are free of charge.
When entering the shuttle, the UC student must present a valid UC photo identification card to ride the BTS.
Each UC student is permitted to bring one (1) guest on the BTS shuttle.
BTS shuttles do not operate during academic term breaks, on official UC holidays, or during the summer academic term.

BTS-Bearcats Transportation System STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BTS SHUTTLES? CALL US AT 513-556-4424 OR 513-556-4147
ROUTES DO NOT OPERATE DURING SUMMER SEMESTER -- BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Days of Operation/Route Start Time	Route Time Schedule	Route Map
NORTH - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Monday - Friday Start: 6:00 a.m.	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.
EAST - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013.	Monday - Friday Start: 6:00 a.m.	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.
NORTHEAST - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Monday - Friday Start: 7:00 p.m.	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.
SOUTHWEST - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Monday - Friday Start: 7:00 a.m.	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.
UPTOWN NIGHT TIME - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Thursday - Saturday Start: 7:00 p.m.	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.
GREATER CINCINNATI NIGHT TIME - BTS Routes Resume August 21, 2013	Thursday - Saturday Start: 7:00 p.m. Newport-on-the-Levee Stop located at East 3rd & Saratoga Sts	Time Schedule	View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.

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CTS - Campus Transit System Route Maps and Schedules (Campus-to-Campus Shuttles)

Four (4) CTS shuttle routes will operate at various times during the year between designated stops on UC Campuses. Follow them LIVE at https://uc.doublemap.com.

Note:

The CTS shuttles are for the use of UC students, staff and visitors, and are free of charge.
The CTS shuttles operate Monday through Friday only.
The CTS shuttles do not operate on official UC holidays or weekends.
The UC Blue Ash/Uptown and the UC Victory Parkway/Uptown Routes do not operate on weekends, UC holidays, and term breaks.

CTS-Campus Transit System STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CTS SHUTTLES? CALL US AT 513-556-4424 OR 513-556-4147
Routes	Days of Operation	Time Schedule	Route Map
MainStreet/Eden Avenue Average total route time: 10 minutes (depending on traffic and road conditions) View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.	Monday - Friday	Start: 6:00 a.m. Stop: 7:00 p.m.	Print/View Map
CCM Plaza/Eden Avenue Average total route time: 25 minutes (depending on traffic and road conditions) View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.	Monday - Friday	Start: 7:00 a.m. Stop: 7:00 p.m.	Print/View Map
UC Blue Ash Campus/ Uptown Campus Average one-way route time varies from 45 to 90 minutes (depending on schedules, traffic and road conditions.) View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.	Monday - Friday	When: 5/6/13 through 8/9/13 Pick up CRC at 8:00 am, continuous loop Last pick up UCBAC 5:00 pm NOTE: We have added two stops inbound only to the UCBAC shuttle effective 5/13/13. The driver will now stop at Jefferson close to in front of Kroger, and Jefferson and W. Daniels before proceeding to the CRC. These additional stops are inbound only. Monday through Friday Full Service resumes 8/19/13
	Monday - Friday
UC Victory Parkway Campus/ Uptown Campus Average one-way route time: 20 minutes (depending on traffic and road conditions) View the shuttle route maps at https://uc.doublemap.com.	Monday - Friday	When: 4/29/13 through 8/21/13 Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Resume regular schedule 8/21/13
	Monday - Friday

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Frequently Asked Questions:

[ 1 ] Do the UC Shuttles Operate if Severe Weather Closes UC Uptown Campus?

If the UC Uptown Campus closes due to severe weather, etc., BTS and CTS shuttles will continue to operate for one hour after the official university closing time, provided the roads are safe and passable.

However, some routes may stop operating even when the university remains open, if road conditions are unsafe. Please follow the Shuttles Live at https://uc.doublemap.com for the most up-to-date travel information concerning route operations and estimated arrival times.

[ 2 ] Are There Any Public Transportation Alternatives or Discounts?

Consider Metro - the regional public transportation system in Hamilton County and southwest Ohio. Click here to see their routes and timetables.

UC Metro Program - Find out if you are eligible for discounted transportation on Metro through the UC Metro Program. Click here for program and eligibility information.

Consider CTC - the Clermont Transportation Connection is the primary public transportation provider for Clermont County, Ohio. Click here to read about their services.

Consider TANK - the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky serves Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky, and downtown Cincinnati. Click here to read about their services.

[ 3 ] Is There Public Transportation to UC Reading, UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont Campuses?

UC Blue Ash and UC Reading Campuses:

Metro bus routes serve UC Blue Ash and UC Reading Campuses. For Metro bus schedules, please call Metro at 513-632-7528 or visit Metro online.
UC Clermont Campus:

Metro has a few routes serving portions of Clermont County, but Metro routes do not extend to Clermont College. Contact the Clermont Transportation Connection, the primary public transportation provider in Clermont County to find out about their services.