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Shuttle Services
About Us:
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).
Other Sustainable Travel Options at UC
Announcements:
- Track the shuttles on DoubleMap at https://uc.doublemap.com.
- Suggested browsers for DoubleMap are Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari, or Internet Explorer 9.
- None of the BTS Shuttle Routes operate during Winter Break.
- UC Uptown/UC Victory Parkway Shuttle and the UC Uptown/UC Blue Ash Shuttle - do not operate during Winter Break.
- The BTS Neighborhood Drop route was discontinued due to low usage.
Contact Transportaton Services With Your Shuttle Questions:
Dial 513-556-4424, Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00 pm.
Track the Shuttle Routes on GPS
Shuttle Services now uses DoubleMap to display real-time, route-specific 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/.
Suggested browsers for DoubleMap are:
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?
Contact Transportation Services at 513-556-4424,
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Days of Operation/Route Start Time |
Route Time Schedule |
Route Map |
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NORTH -
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Monday - Friday Start: 6:00 a.m. |
Time Schedule | |
EAST -
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Monday - Friday Start: 6:00 a.m. |
Time Schedule | |
NORTHEAST -
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Monday - Friday |
Time Schedule | |
SOUTHWEST - |
Monday - Friday |
Time Schedule | |
UPTOWN NIGHT TIME -
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Thursday - Saturday Start: 7:00 p.m. |
Time Schedule | View Route Map |
GREATER CINCINNATI NIGHT TIME -
|
Thursday - Saturday |
Time Schedule | View Route Map with Stop for Newport-on-the-Levee |
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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 during weekends, UC holidays, or term breaks.
| CTS-Campus Transit System | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes | Days of Operation | Time Schedule | Route Map | |
MainStreet/Eden Avenue
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Monday - Friday | Start: 7:00 a.m. |
Print/View Map | |
CCM Plaza/Eden AvenueAverage total route time: 25 minutes (depending on traffic and road conditions) |
Monday - Friday | Start: 7:00 a.m. |
Print/View Map | |
UC Blue Ash Campus/
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Monday - Friday |
First Three Departures from Uptown at 7:30am, 7:45 am & 8:00 am and Last Departure from UCBA at 9:30pm (Mon-Thurs) and at 6:00 pm (Fridays) |
Print/View Map and Departures |
|
UC Victory Parkway Campus/
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onday - Friday | Uptown: First Bus Departs: 7:00 am; Last Bus Departs: 9:00 pm Victory Pkwy: First Bus Departs: 7:30 am; Last Bus Departs: 9:30 pm |
Print/View Timetable | |
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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 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.