In the past year, UAB Parking & Transportation has met with employees who park in remote lots and listened to feedback from a variety of patrons.  As a result, we have made improvements to the shuttle system that go into effect Nov. 1.  The new schedule can be found here.

Extended Hours

The shuttle operating hours have changed to 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) with the final drop at Remote 2 at 8:04 p.m. and Remote 1 at 8:17 p.m.  Individuals can call for an escort to Remote 1 or 2 after 8 p.m. by dialing 205/934-8772.

Improved Frequency

The two current routes (Regular and Express) have been combined to offer five- and 10-minute service for longer periods throughout the day and to shorten the duration of the 20-minute service.  To summarize, timing on the attached schedule is:

• 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. – 10 minute
• 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – 5 minute
• 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – 10 minute
• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – 20 minute
• 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – 5 minute
• 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. – 10 minute

Pick-Up Points

Along with changing hours and frequency, we listened to feedback and modified our pick-up points as well.  We have consolidated a few points to improve the speed of our service.  In addition, our points will now end at 18th Street South so the route can redirect to Sixth Avenue South in the afternoon if there is traffic congestion on University Boulevard.  The pick-up point comparison is below:

¹This pick-up point is located at 5th Avenue South and 16th Street until the completion of the Children’s Hospital tunnel underneath 6th Avenue South.