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.
UR Transportation will run the Weekday Connector, starting Monday, May 10, 2021, with stops at the Village Shopping Center, Target, Willow Lawn and a second stop at the Village Shopping Center. This service will run Monday through Friday, with the shuttle leaving campus at :05 after the hour, starting at 9:05am, and the last shuttle leaving campus at 8:05pm. Faculty, staff and students needing transportation off campus can use the GRTC bus 77 with service to and from campus weekdays from 6:20am to 6:20pm, and weekends from 7:30am to 6:35pm. More info at: www.ridegrtc.com.
Face coverings are required on all UR Transportation programs until the University moves in the Green Stage Operating Status.
Use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol or wash your hands often. Hand sanitizer is not available on UR Transportation vehicles, please pack you own personal hand sanitizer.
Do not sit in the seats identified as out of service.
If you are sick or have recently had a close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 do not use UR Transportation.
GRTC
Anticipate similar safety requirements on GRTC routes http://ridegrtc.com/news-initiatives/news-updates/grtc-and-covid-19-coronavirus
UBER
Familiarize yourself with new UBER Safety protocols at https://www.uber.com/us/en/safety/
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.
Track UR Transportation Shuttles with the DoubleMap app.
UR Transportation at a Glance
Click here for a quick review of the University of Richmond's Transportation Services.
The University of Richmond has one Zipcar. It is located on Richmond Way at the Commons. Download the Zipcar App for faster and easier service.
The number of Zipcars on campus is subject to change based on maintenance, repair times, and demand as outlined by Zipcar.
Transportation on Twitter
- 5/10/21. Shuttle service this summer: Weekday Connector runs M-F from 9:05am-9:05pm. Stops at the Village, Target,… https://t.co/nL6OTkaoW8
- Thursday, 2/18. UPDATE: Due to road conditions, there will be no Evening Circuit and no Campus Loop today.
- Thursday, 2/18. Due to road conditions, the Willow Lawn Xpress will not run today. We will update later today regar… https://t.co/wYS4XW7tLp
- Saturday, 2/13. Due to road conditions, there will be no Campus Loop tonight.
- Friday, 2/12. Due to road conditions, the Evening Circuit and Campus Loop will not run today.
- Friday, 2/12. Due to road conditions, the Willow Lawn Xpress will not run today. We will update later today regardi… https://t.co/xHa2mRE0NL
- 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.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
Special Programs Building, First Floor
Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: 804-287-6868
Email: transportation@richmond.edu
Groome Transportation Representative
LaToya Hurt, 804-317-7573
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662