Location, Location

Sun., Nov 11

Continuing efforts to provide safe, timely, and reliable transportation to the university community, all Southern shuttles are now equipped with a Web-based Global Positioning System (GPS) to track the location of the vehicles. Using the University's Transportation Web page -- www.southernct.edu/transportation --  riders can now track the location of any Hoot Route Shuttle, on any route (Full Campus, Lot 8/9 Express, Union Station), via the Web or smart phone.

"Hoot Route Riders will know their shuttle's location and be able to project its arrival time at the location where they are waiting," said Gregory Power, a general manager with First Transit Group, which the university contracted to operate its shuttle service for the new academic year. "This enables the rider to schedule their day without guessing or calling transportation services," Tower said.  

The Hoot Route InRoute Web Viewer provides quick and convenient access that allows riders to view the location of shuttles in real time, along the route of their choice. The Hoot Route Mobile App provides users with a map view of each route that can be viewed on a smart phone or tablet. App downloading instructions are available at www.southernct.edu/transportation

First Transit is operating seven new handicapped-accessible shuttles on daily runs on campus and to Union Station.

On-campus service is available Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3:00 a.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

A late-night shuttle (running Monday-Thursday 11:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.) provides on-campus shuttle services after hours. The shuttle can be easily accessed in front of Hickerson Hall or by calling First Transit at (203) 281-5470 until 1:30 a.m. and University Police at (203) 392-7287 between 1:30 and 3:00 a.m. 

Shuttle services to and from New Haven's Union Station run Monday-Thursday from 7:15 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and Fridays from 7:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There currently is no on-campus shuttle service on the weekends, but off-campus shuttles run 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

First Transit will also be providing shuttle dispatch services from 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on weekdays and during weekend operating hours. Students should call  (203) 281-5470 for shuttle questions or concerns during these times.