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November 20, 2023

November 17, 2023

BerkBus and FlixBus adjustments may include bus stop changes from the West Crescent to the P&T office at Golden Bear Center (1995 University).

Details of anticipated closures for the Berkeley Half Marathon: Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov. 19: Street closures, bus route info | City of Berkeley (berkeleyca.gov)

November 15, 2023

Berkeley Moves Twitter Page Shuts Down on December 15.

The Parking & Transportation Youtube Page will be closing down on December 15th. Other resources to find out updates about parking and transportation options include:

- Youtube

The Berkeley Mobile App will Shut Down on December 1. 

Additional Resources:

Berkeley IT

Parking & Transportation - Resources

November 1, 2023

The UC Berkeley Travel Team is partnering with the Campus Sustainability Office to offer a sustainable travel event. This event will focus on sustainable options for business travel, including how to reduce our travel-related carbon footprint. Attendees will learn more about what sustainable travel is and how to make more informed decisions when booking for both business and personal travel. 

October 26, 2023

October 4, 2023

California Clean Air Day raises awareness about air pollution and the ways we can combat this in our everyday schedule. Every Californian is directly affected by air pollution and when we work together, we can make a significant difference. Universities across the state can come together on Clean Air Day to reduce the amount of pollution they create and start conversations that go beyond your campus. We welcome students and faculty members alike to use the resources below this Clean Air Day.

Detours surround AC Transit Service for the October 7 Homecoming Game: UC Berkeley Detours (govdelivery.com)

October 3, 2023

Student Adventure Pass | Metrolink (metrolinktrains.com)

The Student Adventure Pass makes it easier to connect to opportunities and experiences throughout SoCal, by train. Oh yeah, and it's free. This program is available for all college students, including UC Berkeley, with a valid .edu email address. For questions, please contact Metrolink.

GET YOUR STUDENT ADVENTURE PASS

If you've got a valid student ID, you're in for a treat.

September 15, 2023

Due to scheduled maintenance, Clipper customers will NOT be able to do the following from 9 p.m.
September 19 to 5 a.m. September 20:

  • Get a card or add value to a card on the Clipper website or app and through Apple and Google digital wallets.
  • Check balances on the Clipper website or mobile app.
  • Get account information or add value from the phone system.
  • Get a card or add value to their cards at a retailer.

September 8, 2023

bart.gov

Starting September 11, 2023, BART will roll out a reimagined service plan that is responsive to post-pandemic commute patterns and ridership growth opportunities.

August 22, 2023

  • Clipper Cards were available to use as a digital card in the Summer of 2021 to eliminate touchpoints, reduce COVID-19 Transmission, and create a better transit experience.

    • Students were given the option to transfer from a physical card to a digital card if they wished to do so.
    • If a user transfers their physical card to their digital one (Android or iPhone), the physical card is automatically turned off. 

Students who are planning to take City Planning (CYPLAN) 098 DeCal Course (Introduction to Transportation Demand Management) for Fall 2023:

The first class of the semester will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

August 21, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the University of California, Berkeley have a mutual goal of reducing the carbon footprint of the UC community and improving access to transit. The University and the Union believe the MTC Clipper BayPass pilot program is an important step towards achieving this goal. Both parties are committed to exploring ways to expand BayPass or a similar program. 

Where Can I Park?

The designated Student Commuter 'S' parking facilities (from largest to smallest capacity) are:

August 4, 2023

Effective: August 7–18

Lines affected: 7, 36, 51B, 79, 604, 605, and 851

Stop closed: Durant Ave. at Telegraph Ave. (Stop ID 51579)

Alternatives:

  • Durant Ave. at Dana St. (Stop ID 51606)
  • Durant Ave. at College Ave. (Stop ID 52333)

Due to: Construction

July 31, 2023

Notice: GIG CarShare Rate Changes Eff. 14 August 2023

July 28, 2023

Transportation Handbook for the 2023-24 School Year Now Available.

July 25, 2023

AC Transit
Route 7 serves El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station to Downtown Berkeley, and will be extended to Emeryville Amtrak via Southside Berkeley, Elmwood District, Ashby Avenue.