Review your commute options for the spring semester

Parking and Transportation is sharing important reminders about commuting, parking and mobility as the campus community returns from Winter Break and navigates campus growth in 2026.

Commute Resources

Commute Concierge
Commute Conciergeservices for the Vanderbilt University community include tailored commute options, identifying park and ride locations, public transit guidance, planning group excursions, setting up Lyft programs for university-related business and more. Email [email protected]to get started.

Commute Calculator
Your commuting needs may vary; the Commute Calculatorcan help you determine which option may be most cost effective for getting to and parking on campus. Try the Commute Calculator here.

Key Information

Bus

• Register your QuickTicket account for free unlimited rides on WeGo local and regional buses, commuter train and paratransit services.
• Visit vu.edu/bus to learn more about QuickTicket, routes and destinations convenient to and from campus.
• Try WeGo to get across campus on West Endor 21stAvenue Sand to conveniently go downtown.
• Find instructions on how to transfer the QuickTicket app to a new phone at vu.edu/bus. If you have any problems, email [email protected] for assistance.

Campus Resources

• A map of bicycle amenities on campus, including bike racks, repair stations and showers, can be found at vu.edu/bike.
• Accessible parking, pathways and entrances information, as well as Mobility Rides guidance can be found a vu.edu/campusaccessibility.

Daily Parking

• Daily parking enrollees only pay for days parked on campus and carpoolerscan split parking charges and earn sustainable commute incentives.
• Daily parking applicationsare accepted on a rolling basis and processed weekly; apply before Dec. 17 for daily parking activation before winter break.
• Daily parking enrollees can earn $1.00 per weekday commute incentiveand are eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Homeprogram. Staff can earn rewards in Personify Healthby logging commute-related Healthy Habits.

Parking Reminders

• You must update your vehicle's registration informationwhen you have a new vehicle or new license plate number.
• Vehicles must park nose-in(do not back into or pull through parking spaces), and license plate must be visible to parking enforcement; otherwise, a citationmay be issued. Your license plate is part of your virtual parking permit. Review parking FAQsfor more information.

For more information about commuting, parking and transportation options, visit the Parking and Transportation websiteor email the MoveVU Commute Concierge at [email protected].

For questions about construction on campus, please email [email protected].