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Updated September 13, 2021: all malfunctioning cards should be addressed by coming to the P&T Office during normal buisness hours, or by emailing prktrans@berkeley.edu with a Student ID# and Clipper Card #. Users who are unsure should test their cards before contacting.

Holiday Shuttle Service Calendar | Parking and Transportation (berkeley.edu)

Daytime Bear Transit service will operate, except for Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day. There is no Night Safety Shuttles operating until 1/2/2022

UC Berkeley is recognized nationally as a Best University for Commuters by Best Workplaces for Commuters

University of California, Berkeley has been named one of the 2021 Best Universities for Commuters for offering employees and students exceptional commuter benefits.

Richmond Field Station (RFS) Line will not be returning when our campus reopens in June.

Due to the discontinuation of the RFS
Line, passengers are asked to take
the following AC Transit alternatives
from Richmond or El Cerrito BART
Stations:

Service between UC Berkeley and
El Cerrito is provided by Line 79
(Weekdays) and Line 52 to 72/M/R
(Weekends).

Real-time information is available on
Transit App, Moovit, or Apple &
Google Maps.

The transition away from Paper BART tickets to Clipper Cards have been completed, according to BART. This results in eliminating the risks with COVID-19 with a touchless solution.

COVID-19 Updates. Please check the UC Berkeley Corona Virus information page for the latest news on the campus closure. 

NO RESTRICTIONS ON PARKING IF YOU NEED TO BE ON CAMPUS

Effective immediately:
The Bear Transit Downtown Berkeley BART stop, for P, C, RFS, H Lines, and Northside Night Safety Line has moved back to its original location, in front of Scandinavian Designs, Shattuck Avenue @ Addison Street.
The Shattuck Square stop is no longer in operation.

UC Berkeley Receives National Designation as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2020

UC Berkeley has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for the third straight year in a row for offering exceptional employee-provided commuter benefits that meet the National Standard of Excellence criteria.

UC Berkeley is currently conducting the Long Range Development Plan and Campus Master Plan survey -- we encourage you to participate!

Extension Lot (Kittredge at Fulton/Oxford) is now open for C and F Permit Holders. Public Parking is available for all after 5pm. 

Starting July 23, 2019, the secure BikeLink lockers at University Hall have moved and will be relocated to two new locations:

To West Contra Costa County Commuters:

The West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) is undertaking a study to expand express bus service from west Contra Costa County to Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and San Francisco. The goal of this project is to expand public transit options and improve commutes for employees.

The Parking & Transportation Customer Service Office at 1995 University Ave, Suite 110, will be closed during the following dates and times for Staff Appreciation Week activities in recognition of their contributions to the University:

• Wednesday 6/12/19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• Thursday 6/13/19 from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm.

Honda has extended the UC System incentives ($500 for employees of the UC system and $1,000 for fleet vehicles purchased by any UC campus) to March 31, 2020, and has included additional sustainable and environmental vehicles. 

The discounts now apply to the Clarity PHEV, Insight and Accord Hybrid!

Click here for more details!

Student Summer Permits (single-occupant commmuter and carpool) are now available for sale through the My P&T Online portal.  Please note that student carpool permit holders will be required to document their carpool trips beginning 7/1/19 on Berkeley Moves! (click here for instructions and more information).