Penn Transportation, Parking and Commuting
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Penn's Department of Transportation, Parking and Commuting is dedicated to providing superior service that offers safe, convenient, sustainable, and accessible options to those who come to this world-renowned institution to work, study, and visit.
Getting to, From, and Around Campus
Penn Transit Services operates a robust transportation network that accommodates over 100,000 passengers every year. The University also supports other modes of transit such as SEPTA's LUCY® Bus (Loop around University City). Accessible Transit for those with mobility issues is also offered.
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Parking Services
Flexible parking permit options meet the requirements of commuters who work at the University while visitors to this attractive urban campus will find a range of parking lots and garages conveniently located near their final destination.
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The University's commuter programs accommodate a variety of circumstances and include discounted, pre-tax purchases of commuter passes and cards that can be used for the integrated network of transit systems that serve Penn's campus.
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Penn's Sustainable Transportation Initiative
Penn’s focus is on reducing single-occupancy vehicles through providing discounts for commuters who use public transportation, support for cyclists and operating its own transit network complete with electric vehicles.
The Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognized Penn's transport sustainability success as a top performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking 5th in transportation.
News and Updates
Penn Transit Route Changes Coming Oct. 1
Important updates for Pennovation Works and FMC Tower riders.
Penn Park: New Way to Pay
Ticket-activated payment now in place.
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Parking & Commuter Services Moves to Penn Bookstore
Visit the department’s new location on the first floor, near Sansom.
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Penn Parking Offers New Permit Options
Penn Parking is pleased to introduce new permit options that offer increased flexibility in response to feedback from the Penn community.
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Campus-Wide Parking Improvement Project
Penn Parking has launched a major parking improvement project that includes modernizing both the hardware and software for the University’s parking environment.