Transportation and Distribution Services
Transportation and Distribution Services (T&DS) provides a wide variety of resources for the UC Irvine community including campus maps, parking information, and sustainable commute solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and savings on travel costs. Our team also manages traffic signal systems, campus fleet, mail and long-term storage services, passport and document scanning, and so much more. We hope you will take a moment to learn more about our quality programs by exploring this website. Please consider sharing your experiences by taking our brief survey. We appreciate your feedback as we continually strive to fulfill the needs of UCI faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Ronald Fleming
Executive Director
Transportation and Distribution Services
Transportation and Distribution Services (T&DS) provides a wide variety of resources for the UC Irvine community including campus maps, parking information, and sustainable commute solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and savings on travel costs. Our team also manages traffic signal systems, campus fleet, mail and long-term storage services, passport and document scanning, and so much more. We hope you will take a moment to learn more about our quality programs by exploring this website. Please consider sharing your experiences by taking our brief survey. We appreciate your feedback as we continually strive to fulfill the needs of UCI faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Ronald Fleming
Executive Director
Transportation and Distribution Services (T&DS) provides a wide variety of resources for the UC Irvine community including campus maps, parking information, and sustainable commute solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and savings on travel costs. Our team also manages traffic signal systems, campus fleet, mail and long-term storage services, passport and document scanning, and so much more. We hope you will take a moment to learn more about our quality programs by exploring this website. Please consider sharing your experiences by taking our brief survey. We appreciate your feedback as we continually strive to fulfill the needs of UCI faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Ronald Fleming
Executive Director
News and Announcements
Operations
Operations
Credit Card Transaction Reminder
[Posted 1/6/25]
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As a reminder, please verify that your Credit Card Verification Value (CVV) and billing zip code are accurate to avoid transaction issues when making purchases or payments via myCommute or our citation payment sites. Confirming these details will minimize disruptions in processing.
Parking Permit Required at All Times
[Posted 10/5/23]
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As a reminder, a valid parking permit is required at all times when parking on campus. Permits may be purchased by using ParkbyPlate in designated areas, or by utilizing a permit dispenser or visiting one of our staffed information kiosks for cash purchases. Affiliates may also log into myCommute to purchase their permit.
If your preferred purchasing method is unavailable, please utilize another option. For questions regarding event-based parking needs, contact our event coordinator at 949-824-2690.
Parking & Traffic Impacts
Parking & Traffic Impacts
Campus Construction Project Impacts
[Posted 12/18/23]
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Mesa Court Tower Expansion project: portions of Lots 5 and 14 and the adjacent pedestrian pathways will be closed during the construction project. Access to Lots 5 and 14 remains available during this time. Please be aware of fencing or posted signage when traveling in these areas.
Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building project: several parking areas and a portion of Health Sciences Road will be closed through the completion of the project. Beckman Laser Institute, Gillespie Neuroscience Research Facility, and Gross Hall will remain accessible via West Peltason Drive. View a map of the roadway access.
Sustainable Transportation
Sustainable Transportation
Metrolink Student Adventure Pass
[Posted 7/10/24]
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For a limited time, Metrolink is offering complimentary train rides to UCI students with the Student Adventure Pass! Simply download the Metrolink mobile app and create an account using your UCI email address. Your Adventure Pass will load directly into your mobile ticket wallet. Then, show your digital pass and student ID each time you board the Metrolink train and enjoy complimentary rides all throughout Southern California.
2024-2025 Membership Sign-Ups Available
[Posted 6/30/24]
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Faculty and staff who commute sustainably may sign up for the 2024-2025 Sustainable Transportation Membership through myCommute. ST members may receive participation benefits, including incentive parking permits. Refer to our step-by-step guide on how to sign up.
OCTA University Pass Available Online
[Posted 6/11/24]
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University Pass (UPass) memberships for the 2024-2025 fiscal year are available to purchase online through the myCommute portal. UCI Transportation has negotiated a special rate from OCTA for UCI faculty, staff, and students from the main campus, which allows for unlimited use of OCBus standard routes throughout Orange County. This year’s UPass will be valid through June 30, 2025, at a low, one-time cost of $169.
Events & More
Events & More
Complimentary Helmet Giveaway
[Posted 2/10/25]
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In support of our community’s safety, our Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program (B.E.E.P.) personnel and BikeUCI Ambassadors are hosting a Helmet Giveaway from February 10-28. Simply fill out the brief survey and then pick up your complimentary helmet in the Parking Office while supplies last. More details regarding a perfect fit to protect your investment are available on our bike website.
13th Annual Book Drive
[Posted 1/31/25]
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Help address the literacy needs of our local community by donating new and like-new books during UCI’s annual Book Drive! All books collected through March 28, from fiction and nonfiction to children’s stories and textbooks, are being sought to assist local family resource centers through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC). View the UCI Book Drive webpage for drop off locations and more.
