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
Fall Student Permits Available
[Posted 9/9/24]
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Zone Commuter Parking Permits for the 2024-2025 academic year are available for purchase through your myCommute account. Sales windows are open as of the following dates:
Graduate Commuters: Monday, July 22
Senior Commuters: Monday, August 5
Junior Commuters: Monday, August 12
Sophomore Commuters: Monday, August 26
Freshmen Commuters: Monday, September 9
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
Los Trancos Drive Partial Closure
[Posted 10/7/24]
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Due to construction activity, a portion of the southbound and northbound lanes of Los Trancos Drive will be closed beginning Monday, October 7.
W. Peltason Dr. & Mesa Rd. Intermittent Lane Closures
[Posted 10/8/24]
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Due to necessary bridge work, the following roadways will be impacted:
- Oct. 14-17: Portion of Mesa Road Southbound Lane
- Oct. 18-23: Portion of West Peltason Drive Northbound Lane
Roadway access remains available during this time; however, delays are expected. For additional details, please view our map of the affected areas.
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
T&DS Community Outreach Campaigns
[Posted 6/28/24]
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Thank you to our campus community who donated during our T&DS outreach campaigns this academic year! Your generous contributions during Clash of the Cans, Book Drive, and Backpack Give Back will go to support our UCI students and families in need. Thank you for making a difference in our campus and local community!