Student biking in a bike lane on Northrop Mall
A University Transit bus next to a Metro Transit Light Rail on Washington Avenue

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Minor alert: Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
The pedestrian level of the Washington Avenue Bridge will undergo construction this summer/fall. During construction, be aware of and follow posted…
Minor alert: May 19, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026
Deck cleaning is scheduled in various campus parking structures. Areas will be closed overnight for cleaning. You may need to park on a different…
Minor alert: May 18, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
East River Road Garage will undergo repairs on the south side of levels E, F and G. During this time, please do not use stalls marked as no parking…
Major alert: May 19, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026
Lot 37 will be closed for the summer beginning Tuesday, May 19 to install overhead solar panels. You can view other public parking facilities on the…

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News

Sign up for Student Gopher Bikes is now open!

The Gopher Bikes Rental program is open to currently enrolled students living off campus within 5 miles.

2026 Minnesota State Fair Transportation Impacts

The Minnesota State Fair is August 27 – September 7. Traffic near campus will significantly increase and visitor parking will be limited.

Introducing a Smarter Way to Book Your Paratransit Rides

The new Gopher Paratransit app is available on the Apple App Store (coming soon), Google Play Store and online.

Fall 2026 Student Parking Contracts Open at 10 a.m. July 22

Learn how to reserve your on-campus parking contract for fall 2026.

Summer 2026 ZAP Challenge

The ZAP Team Challenge is back for the summer, with some important updates! The next challenge will be from June 15 — August 31.

Summer Parking Updates and Sustainable Transportation Education for Earth Day

Review the summer transportation schedules on and around the Twin Cities campus along with sustainable transportation resources in honor of Earth Day.

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