The University of Richmond offers a robust transportation system designed to increase connectivity between campus and the city of Richmond while dramatically furthering the University's commitment to sustainability.
On Monday, January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King Day, UR Downtown will be closed and the Uber Pilot Program will be suspended on Monday, January 20th. The Willow Lawn Xpress will begin service at 5:45 am with the first departure from Willow Lawn at 6am. The Evening Circuit and Campus Loop shuttles will run on a normal schedule.
Due to the Lobby Day events held in Downtown area, there will be road closures and GRTC bus and Pulse detours. For information on the road closures and detours, go to www.ridegrtc.com.
In addition, Bus 75 will not be servicing the campus.UR Transportation is partnering with Uber to UR Downtown piloting a program to provide transportation to and from our campus and UR Downtown (626 E. Broad Street). The current UR Downtown Shuttle will operate through Friday, September 20, 2019.
Transportation Services strives to give great service to the UR community. Feel free to report a late bus or any problems with a route or stop. We can be reached at transportation@richmond.edu or 804-289-8703.
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UR Transportation at a Glance
Click here for a quick review of the University of Richmond's Transportation Services.
The University of Richmond has four Zipcars. Two are located on Richmond Way at the Commons and two are located in lot W93 off Westhampton Way. Download the Zipcar App for faster and easier service.
Transportation on Twitter
- 3/13. If you are a student and bringing a new car to campus after Spring Break, please come by our office to regist… https://t.co/JWnfmf2FJ8
- 3/12. If you are leaving your car on campus over Spring Break, you should park it in its assigned lot. All vehicles… https://t.co/eAjzXowPLt
- 3/12. The UR Downtown, Willow Lawn Xpress, Evening Circuit and Weekend Connector are running on a normal schedule.… https://t.co/B3655Z8tQN
- 3/12. Just a reminder that this week during Spring Break Parking & Transportation is open 3/11-3/15 from 8:30am-4pm.
- 1/22/19 Today the UR Downtown Shuttle will not stop at 8th & Grace due to a road closure and construction. It will… https://t.co/HzmMwhSDwa
- 4/20 Due to road closures, the Daily Connector will be rerouted, but will still make all regular stops.
- 4/20 Due to traffic and road closures in downtown Richmond for the National School Walkout Day, the UR Downtown Shu… https://t.co/CHIVggxCSb
- Wed., 3/21 The Daily Connector will have limited access to the Village. Please call Parking & Transportation at 289-8703 with questions.
- Transportation update: tomorrow, 1/27, and Sunday, 1/28, the Daily Connector will be running in a van instead of it… https://t.co/7iSz25A3lM
- 1/17/18 Due to the weather, the Daily Connector will not have access to the Village on Wed., Jan. 17. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Also on Mon., Jan 15, the Parking and Transportation office will be closed in honor of MLK Day. We'll resume regula… https://t.co/Ll2rgMslMr
- On Mon., Jan. 15, MLK Day, the GRTC will NOT be coming to campus. Therefore, the Daily Connector will start running at 6am.
- 12/8 Campus Loop has been suspended for the evening.
- Spider Mall Crawl has been suspended for the evening.
- Our very own Mr. Coleman, who manages all our shuttles, is featured in the Employee Spotlight Series. Thanks for yo… https://t.co/hG33D0b8qG
- 11/21 Today is last day the Daily Connector & UR Downtown will run. No shuttles will run Wed., 11/22, through Sat.,… https://t.co/Y9I3adu8FP
- 11/20/17. Students leaving their vehicle on campus over the Thanksgiving break should leave it in its assigned parking lot.
- On Tuesday, 11/21/17, Parking and Transportation will close at 4pm for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours resume Mon., 11/27 at 8:30am.
- 11/21 On Tuesday, 11/21, Parking and Transportation will close at 4pm for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours r… https://t.co/i7RztACLpj
- 11/20 Today is the last day the Campus Loop will run over Thanksgiving Break. It will resume its regular schedule on Sun., 11/26.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
Special Programs Building, First Floor
Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: 804-287-6868
Email: transportation@richmond.edu
Groome Transportation Representative
William Coleman, 804-287-6864
Sandston office: 804-222-7226
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662