Buses and Trains
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Service Updates and Announcements
Shuttle Service Announcements
- Campus Loop Shuttle Route Temporarily Expanded: The Campus Loop route has temporarily been extended farther south and a new stop has been added. The temporary route now extends to Lake Street with a new stop added on Sherman Ave just north of Lake St. You can view the exact stop location and schedule utilizing the TripShot app.
- Student Chicago Express Pilot Shuttle: ASG is funding a pilot Saturday shuttle service that connects to downtown Chicago destinations.
- Shuttle Tracker Service change to TripShot: GPS tracking is now available via TripShot. See our TripShot Shuttle Tracker webpage for additional information and instruction.
Evanston Parking Announcements
- 2023-24 permits available: Parking permits for the year are available for renewal and purchase. Faculty and staff may renew using the new online portal.
- Vehicle Storage: Parking a vehicle for longer than 48-hours continuously is prohibited. This includes during holiday and academic break periods.
- Contractor Parking: Construction contractors are prohibited in all main campus lots.
- Lot Closures:
- None at this time
- Major Events:
- Mon, April 15 - Wildcat Days: North Garage is expected to fill to capacity early in the morning.
Chicago Parking Announcements
- EV chargers now installed in Chicago parking garages: We are pleased to announce that new chargers are now available in the Huron Superior and Erie Ontario parking garages.
- Daily Discounted Parking Program Changes: Effective January 2023 the coupon program for faculty, staff, and students is transitioning to the Daily Debit Recharge Program.
- Parking on the Chicago campus is at capacity and most lots are now operating on a waitlist procedure. Please contact the Chicago Parking Services Office for additional details.