Why Transportation Options?
Yale Transportation Options is here to help you make transportation decisions that serve you, your community and the environment. After all, we are all connected.
Unpredictable gasoline prices and congested roads are making many of us reconsider our transportation options. Find out what your options are by filling out a "commuter counseling form." Trains, shuttles, ridesharing, walking and bicycling are among the solutions you will learn about here.
Use the tools and information on this site to help you make the most informed transportation decisions. Click on Getting to Yale to find out how to access our university from the surrounding area/region, or click on Getting Around Yale to find out how to get around our campus, once you are here.
News and Announcements
Orange Daytime Shuttle Route Change:
The Orange Daytime Shuttles will now remain on Prospect Street, heading North all the way to Edwards Street--at which point they turn right down Edwards and then left on Whitney. They will no longer turn right onto Sachem.
As always, please watch the Shuttles in real time for the best information.
Megabus now serving New Haven to Boston
Megabus is now serving New Haven/Hartford/Boston for a fare of between $1.00 and $15.00 depending on how far in advance you book your trip.
NEW weekend daytime Yale Shuttle service
This new fixed hourly daytime route on Saturday and Sunday will serve the East Rock and Upper Prospect neighborhoods, Central Campus, Med School, Union train station, Stop & Shop at 150 Whalley Avenue, and Science Hill. Click here for route and schedule information.
Central Campus Parking Office Hours Change
Hours of operation for the Parking Office located at 221 Whitney Avenue are Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm.
AAA estimates it costs $5,636 - $11,721 to own and operate your car--annually.
Depending on the number of miles you drive, whether or not you are paying finance charges on your car, and other factors, it costs more than you think to own a car. Gas accounts for less than 20% of your car-related expenses. more...
Shower Pass at the Payne Whitney Gym
Is your commute to Yale "human-powered?" Do you wish there were some place to take a shower when you got to campus? Now you can. more...
New Haven Streetcar Plan
The City of New Haven is proposing to develop a modern streetcar line stitching together three growing districts: Downtown, the Yale-New Haven Hospital Medical District, and Union Station. The initial 3-mile line will serve as an alternative mode of transportation, with the opportunity to be expanded regionally to Hamden and West Haven (8-9 miles). more...
Less Stress, Less Cost, Less Carbon
If you pay to park at Yale, and live within ¼ mile of a bus stop or 2 miles of a train station, you may have received an email with a personalized map showing your transit options. If you meet these parking and transit criteria, but didn’t receive the email, please contact us. Transportation Options developed this automated communication and mapping process using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Read the Yale Bulletin and Calendar article about this project. We have compiled a list of the assumptions used to calculate distances, cost savings, carbon dioxide emission impacts and more, in case you are curious!
Watch Webcast of Tom Vanderbilt and Donald Shoup
On January 19th, 2010, Transportation Options and the Yale Journalism Initiative co-sponsored "Traffic, Parking and Our Green Future", a forum event featuring UCLA parking economist Donald Shoup and best-selling New York Times author, Tom Vanderbilt. This standing-room only event was captured on video and can be viewed in three parts: Donald Shoup's presentation, Tom Vanderbilt's presentation and the Question and Answer segment.
Farmington Canal Trail Complete: New Haven to Hamden
Read the New Haven Indepedent's coverage of the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Farmington Canal Trail Greenway between New Haven and Hamden
FREE CTTRANSIT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Connects the New Haven Green, parking, and Union Station—every 20 minutes.
Shuttle Emergency Email Notification
Yale Transit has developed an email emergency notification system for sending service disruption notices. Shuttle riders are encouraged to sign up to receive email notification here.
Bike Racks on Yale Shuttles
There are bike racks on the Yale Shuttles, as well as on all CTTransit buses! View the video demonstration on how to safely load and unload your bicycle.
Last Updated: November 28, 2011 (bet).
