Commuting Tid Bits

Here's some info I found on commuting to U of T that might be of interest:

Bike commuting around U of T's Mississauga campus: www.utm.utoronto.ca/3322.0.html

UT Bike Share: www.utm.utoronto.ca/bikeshare/
(It's great that U of T/UTM has a Bike Share, but why did Toronto's main Bike Share program stop running?)

Commuting to Campus

(adapted from: www.uoftengineering.com/good_to_know/commuting-to-campus)

Commuting By Car

Here’s the skinny on the money involved in commuting to campus—whether you’re parking on campus or taking public transit.

PARKING ON ST. GEORGE CAMPUS

Where can I purchase a parking permit? The Parking Services Office at 1 Spadina Crescent, Room 105. They are open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays).

How do I purchase a parking permit? Students may purchase parking permits either online or from the Parking Office. Student permits are sold in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis. Please remember to bring valid student identification as well as the license plate numbers of the vehicle(s) that you wish to register. This license information will be listed on the face on the parking permit issued. For more information, please visit: www.fs.utoronto.ca/services/movers/parking/permit.htm

What are parking rates on campus? Please view the rates at the Parking Services website: www.fs.utoronto.ca/services/movers/parking/rates.htm

Where can I park on campus? Please view the Parking Map here.

How can I get more information about parking services? Please visit the Parking Services website at: www.fs.utoronto.ca/services/movers/parking.htm Alternatively, you can call them at (416) 978-PARK [7275]. The Parking Services has a handy FAQ section at: www.fs.utoronto.ca/services/movers/parking/faq.htm

Taking the TTC

University of Toronto students are eligible for reduced, adult rates for a TTC Metropass (monthly transit pass). Currently, where you would normally pay $99.75* for an adult monthly Metropass (or $91.50 using the Metropass Discount Plan), U of T students can purchase their Metropasses from designated locations on St. George campus for only pay $87.75*!

(Note: TTC monthly rates are about to go up about $9)

Where do I purchase a discounted adult Metropass?*

• Faculty of Information Studies 140 St. George St.
  
• University of Toronto Students’ Union at 12 Hart House Circle
• New College Residence – “New” Building at 45 Willcocks at Spadina (Lobby)
• VUSAC – Wymilwood Building
• 89 Chestnut Street Residence

What do I need to bring with me? You will need your Tcard (U of T student card).

How can I pay for the discounted adult Metropass? Some locations only accept Debit, whereas others accept cash only. For more information please see the University of Toronto Students’ Union website.

When can I purchase a Metropass on-campus?
Metropasses are available on-campus (for the following month) in the last 5 business days of each month.

Taking the GO

University of Toronto full-time students are eligible for a GO Transit Student Identification Card. This card, when presented at the time of purchasing GO transit tickets, will allow you to receive a reduced student fare. Currently, where a normal adult monthly pass from Meadowvale GO station (in Mississauga) to Union Station (in Toronto) would cost $205, it costs students with the GO Transit Student Identification Card only $153!

How do I obtain a GO Transit Student Identification Card? Pick up the application for Student Identification Card from the Faculty of Information Studies Registrar's Office. Once your form is complete, a staff member from the Registrar’s Office will sign your form. You will then take your completed form to the GO Transit Customer Service office in Union Station, which will produce the Student Identification Card. For more information please visit: www.gotransit.ca

What do I need to bring with me to the Registrar’s Office? Your TCard (U of T student card).

How can I purchase GO Transit passes or tickets? Show your Student Identification Card at to the ticket vendor at your starting station when purchasing your GO ticket/pass. Please note that GO fares are dependent on the specific route being traveled. Please check www.gotransit.ca for transit fares. You can pay with Debit, credit card or cash.

When can I purchase GO Transit passes or tickets? Monthly passes (for the following month) are available in the last 10 days of each month. Please check www.gotransit.ca for ticket vendor hours of operation.