News & Announcements

Please read on for the latest news and announcements from USC Transportation:

NEW! McClintock Vehicle Entrance Closure on Nov. 21 (posted 11/15/2024)

USC Facilities Planning and Management is continuing the installation of new Trojan fencing at the McClintock Entrance; this notice is to confirm the McClintock Entrance will be COMPLETELY CLOSED to vehicle traffic between the hours of 5:00am-5:00pm on Thursday, November 21.

Vehicles should plan to use the Downey or Watt Way Entrances as alternates (the Downey vehicle Entrance will open at 5:00am on Thursday). The Pedestrian gates at McClintock will also be added between November 22-25; pedestrians should be able to use one side of the street or the other when one side is closed, and also always have the option of using the Jefferson/Watt Way pedestrian checkpoint that day. See this map of the area being affected.

USC v. Nebraska & Thanksgiving Buses to LAX reminder (posted 11/14/2024)

Please read below for reminders related to the Trojans’ home football game vs. Nebraska this Saturday, November 16, and free bus service to LAX for Thanksgiving Break (November 26 & 27).

Home Football Game Reminders:

NO CHANGES TO LYFT PROGRAM

The USC Trojans will host Nebraska at the Coliseum at 1:00pm. Due to this early kickoff time, there are no changes at either campus to the USC Lyft program on Saturday.

ICS REMINDER

As a reminder, the weekend Intercampus Shuttle (ICS) schedule does not operate on home football game day Saturdays; it will operate again as scheduled on Sunday, November 17.

PARKING PERMIT REMINDER

Many USC parking permits have cross-campus privileges on home football game days, but ALL permits are subject to location availability at the time of arrival to campus. Availability in the location where your permit is issued is not guaranteed, and you may be directed to an alternate location on game days.

Free Buses to LAX for Thanksgiving Break (November 26 & 27):

USC Transportation is offering free bus service to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Thanksgiving Break. Buses will depart from the Widney Alumni House on Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27.

Departure times each day are: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm.

There are a limited number of seats available on each airport bus; all reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: You will be charged a $20 no-show fee if you make a reservation and do not cancel it through the website/don’t show up.

The deadline for Thanksgiving Break reservation requests is 5:00pm on November 22, or until all seats are filled.

To make your reservation, and for complete details/information, please visit: Thanksgiving Break Bus Service Reservations

USC v. Rutgers Reminders (posted 10/21/2024)

USC hosts our first weeknight Big10 game v. Rutgers on Friday, October 25. The game is slated to kick off at 8:00pm. USC Provost Andrew Guzman and Senior Vice President, Administration David Wright issued a joint announcement on October 9 regarding tailgating, staff tickets, and other game-related items. Some additional reminders from USC Transportation appear below:

INCREASED TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Traffic in and around the entire UPC campus is expected to be significant as kickoff approaches, especially considering the decision to allow tailgating in designated areas, by reservation only, starting at 4:00pm. Please use extra caution navigating the streets surrounding campus Friday afternoon. NOTE: Congestion may also cause bus delays, although no route changes are currently planned.

LATE LYFT ON FRIDAY

Given the late kickoff time, the UPC Lyft program will only operate between midnight and 2:00am on Friday, October 25. The HSC program is not impacted and will operate as normal.

TRY PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR FREE!

If you are NOT a current transit program participant and would like to take ANY public transportation (LA Metro, Metrolink, Amtrak, LADOT, etc.) to work on Friday, October 25, simply purchase a daily pass that day, and email the receipt to tsubsidy@usc.edu – the entire cost of your daily commute will be credited back to you in your November paycheck. Deadlines to submit receipts apply; please see our employee transit webpage here for details.

USC v. Penn State Reminders (posted 10/10/2024)

NO CHANGES TO LYFT PROGRAM

The USC Trojans will host Penn State at the Coliseum at 12:30pm. Due to this early kickoff time, there are no changes at either campus to the USC Lyft program on Saturday.

ICS REMINDER

As a reminder, the weekend Intercampus Shuttle (ICS) schedule does not operate on home football game day Saturdays; it will operate again as scheduled on Sunday, October 13.

PARKING PERMIT REMINDER

Many USC parking permits have cross-campus privileges on home football game days, but ALL permits are subject to location availability at the time of arrival to campus. Availability in the location where your permit is issued is not guaranteed, and you may be directed to an alternate location on game days.

Downey Vehicle Entrance Closure (posted 9/13/2024)

Due to set-up and tear down for the ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Ginsburg Hall, the Downey Way Vehicle Entrance will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Monday 9/16 starting at 10:00am. Pedestrian access will remain open during the operational hours 6:00AM – 8:00PM /Mon-Fri

The Ginsburg Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled at 11:00AM on Tuesday 9/17/2024. The vehicle entrance will remain closed all day on Tuesday, and reopen to all vehicle traffic on Wednesday 9/18/2024.

Please use the Watt Way or McClintock Ave. Vehicle Entrances Monday after 10:00am and all day Tuesday during this closure. Thank you.

Labor Day Reminders (posted 8/23/2024)

Monday, September 2 is an official USC Holiday in observance of Labor Day. Please note the following service announcements for Monday:

• Both the UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) customer service centers will be closed on Monday. They will reopen at their normal hours on Tuesday, September 3. Office hours and locations are posted online here: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/contact-us/
• All USC bus services will be inoperative on Monday, and will return to service on Tuesday, September 3. The Fall Bus schedule is now posted online here: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/bus-map-schedules/
• As a reminder, campus vehicle Entrances other than McCarthy and McClintock are closed on weekends and Holidays. All pedestrian access points remain available 24/7 for USC faculty, staff and students (with USCID), registered guests (with QR code), or unregistered visitors (with government-issued photo ID). Pedestrian access points can be found on the Campus Access Map here: https://transnet.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fall-2024-Access-map.pdf
• The USC Lyft program is not impacted in any way by the holiday. Students who have not yet registered for the program can read all about it and apply online here: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/how-to-use-lyft/

Fall 2024 Services Announcements (posted 8/16/2024)

USC LYFT RIDES PROGRAM

The USC Lyft Rides program returns this Fall, with no changes from last Spring. Invitations to join the Fall program will be emailed to all students beginning Tuesday, August 20. Do not share your invitation with others, doing so will deactivate your account. If you do not receive an invitation, please request one here after the 20th.

• IMPORTANT REMINDERS: The USC Lyft Rides program runs on credits that automatically renew every month. USC does not pay cancellations fees, tips or PrimeTime upcharges. If your ride starts and ends within the appropriate campus geofence and in all other ways qualifies for the program, it will say “FREE” in the fare quote box. Complete program details are available here.
• Hours of operation:
• • UPC: 6:00pm – 2:00am, seven days a week NOTE: These hours may change due to home football games and other special events. Changes will be announced via email and on our News & Announcements page.
  • HSC: 5:00pm – 2:00am, Monday – Friday
•  Boundaries:
• • The UPC program covers rides within the area east of Normandie Ave, south of Washington Blvd, west of Main St, and north of Martin Luther King Blvd.  Rides that start or end outside of those strict boundaries are NOT covered by the USC Lyft program and are NOT free.

FALL PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Students can still purchase available parking permits on the USC Transportation website. Click the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header and follow the prompts. NOTE: All interested students need to purchase a new permit. Do not choose the “Renew” option, click “Get Permit” instead. If the location you want is not listed, it is sold out or otherwise unavailable; please select from the location options listed.

U-PASS PROGRAM

USC students have the opportunity to ride all Metro buses, trains, and partner agencies through the U-Pass program! Visit the U-Pass page to learn all about the pass and apply for it through our Purchase Portal. NOTE: Due to USC 2FA processes, please create a new account if you do not already have one (don’t register as a guest); the instructions posted online assume you are creating an account for both current and future use.

USC BUSES FALL SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE

The Fall USC Bus schedule will be available online on August 20. Please visit our Bus Map & Schedules page for details and a printable schedule.

FOOTBALL GAME DAYS PARKING REMINDER

We anticipate a very busy and exciting football season ahead! You can use your USC parking permit on game days but access to your usual facility is not guaranteed; you may be re-directed to an alternate location, depending on structure availability at the time. Review the “Where Can I Park?” guide to double check where your permit is valid on game days. Please plan to arrive early or leave your car at home and take Metro!

McClintock Entrance FULL CLOSURE / Downey Entrance reopening (posted 8/2)

The McClintock Entrance will be COMPLETELY closed, to both vehicles and pedestrians, on Monday, August 12, between 5:00am-5:00pm due to construction. Please use alternate campus entrances at Downey Way and Watt Way for vehicles, and at Watt Way/Jefferson Blvd. for pedestrians. The Watt Way pedestrian entrance will be open from 6:00am-7:00pm. Please see this pdf for the construction/closure notice.

As mentioned above, the Downey Entrance is expected to be completely re-opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 6:00am-8:00pm, M-F, starting on Friday, August 9, and will be fully operational during the McClintock one-day closure on August 12. Thank you for your patience during construction of Ginsburg Hall; please let us know if you have any questions.

Independence Day Reminders (posted 6/26)

Thursday and Friday, July 4-5 are official USC Holidays in observance of Independence Day. Please note the following service changes for both days:

• All customer service centers will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday, July 3, and remain closed on Thursday and Friday. They will reopen at their normal hours on Monday, July 8.
• All USC bus services will be inoperative on Thursday and Friday, and will return to service on Monday, July 8.
• As a reminder, the Watt Way Entrance is not available on weekends or Holidays. As such, it will not be available for campus ingress or egress on Thursday or Friday, but will return to normal hours on Monday, July 8. The McCarthy and McClintock Entrances remain open 24/7.
• The USC Lyft program is not impacted in any way by the holiday.

Memorial Day Reminders (posted 5/20)

Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day, an official USC Holiday. Please note the following service changes for that day:

• All customer service centers will close at 2:00pm on Friday, May 24, all day on Monday, and will reopen at their normal hours on Tuesday, May 28.
• All USC bus services will be inoperative on Monday, and will return to service on Tuesday, May 28.
• As a reminder, the Watt Way Entrance is only available M-F, and is not available on weekends or Holidays. As such, it will not be available for campus ingress or egress on Monday, but will return to normal hours on Tuesday, May 28th. McCarthy and McClintock Entrances are open 24/7.

Campus Access Update (posted 5/16)

To view the latest announcement from USC Senior Administration regarding campus access, please click here.

1. McCarthy Way & Figueroa St. – vehicles and pedestrians (open 24/7)
2. McClintock St. and Jefferson Blvd. – vehicles and pedestrians (open 24/7)
3. Watt Way & Exposition Blvd. – vehicles and pedestrians (open 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please note that 37^th St. is closed due to construction.)

Campus Access Update (posted 5/13)

This announcement is to summarize two different emails from our office and Senior Administration yesterday, as there has been significant confusion.

Vehicle and Pedestrian Access to UPC campus is currently limited to TWO entrance points, the McCarthy and McClintock Entrances, both of which are available 24/7. The vehicle/pedestrian Entrance at Watt Way is NOT open, although we may use it or other points as alternate exits as needed to relieve vehicle congestion.

There is a separate, temporary, interior perimeter fence (for pedestrians only), which can be accessed at THREE entrance points: McCarthy Way @ the quad, Watt Way @ 34^th Street (the north end of Watt Way), and McClintock Ave @ Childs Way.

USCIDs will still be required for all students and employees to enter campus or access the interior fence; pre-registered guests must show their QR code from the visitor.usc.edu website in addition to a government issued ID. Please continue to monitor the Trojan Alerts system for the most up-to-date information.

Campus Access Update (posted 4/28)

According to the most recent Trojans Alert from DPS, campus access the week of April 29-May 5 will be through two entrances only – the McClintock and McCarthy Entrances. The Jefferson Entrance will also be maintained for permit holders and registered Engemann/Ostrow patients ONLY – no general guest parking allowed.

As an easier-to-access alternate during this time, we invite permit holders to use any of the off-campus parking structures (Figueroa, Flower, Grand, USC Shrine) – no additional action is required to use any of these alternate locations.

USCIDs will still be required for all students and employees to enter campus; pre-registered guests must show their QR code from the visitor.usc.edu website in addition to a government issued ID. Please continue to monitor the Trojan Alerts system for the most up-to-date information.

Downey Entrance Intermittent Closures (posted 4/19)

As the Ginsburg Hall construction process enters its final phases, the Downey Entrance will be subject to intermittent availability, in accordance with the schedule detailed below. Please take note of when the entrance will be available, and in what capacity. Pedestrian access will NOT be affected during these intermittent vehicle lane closures.

• 4/22 – 5/5       Partial closure between the LA Times Festival of Books and USC Commencement. The Downey vehicle entrance from Vermont Avenue will be open ONLY for entry into the Downey parking structure. The structure exit onto Downey Way will NOT be available. The only exit from the structure will be the McClintock Exit (the McClintock Entrance side is also available for entry), and from there to the McClintock campus Exit or the Watt Way campus Exit.
• 5/6 – 5/12       Re-open Downey Way for access through to McClintock (same as it currently is).
• 5/13 – 6/28     Close Downey Entrance completely to install new parking booth and demolish the old one. Complete hardscape repairs without jeopardizing building delivery access.
• 7/1                  Target date to re-open Downey Entrance, both lanes, and new booth.

UPC 34th St. Closure March 28 / AQMD Survey Reminder (posted 3/21)

UPC 34^th STREET CLOSURE MARCH 28

The new Dramatic Arts Building (DAB) is having a grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 28; this event includes a full closure of 34^th Street west of Trousdale Parkway in front of DAB (formerly the United University Church building).

Due to this closure, the following USC Bus routes/stops will be relocated on Thursday, March 28:

• C-Route will not service 34^th Instead, it will start and end the route at the University Village bus stop on McClintock and Jefferson.
• Parking Center will not service 34^th Instead, after the CAL stop, it will enter campus on McClintock and service a temporary stop at Lyon Center before continuing on the normal route.
• SC Tower will not service Kings Stoops Hall. Instead, it will start and end the route at the Michelson bus stop.
• Once the closure is removed, we will return to normal operations. Please subscribe to our Twitter/X account, @USCmoves, for live updates from USC Buses, including street closures/openings, delays, and more.

ANNUAL AQMD SURVEY

It’s time to complete USC’s annual AQMD survey! This mandatory annual survey is required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SC-AQMD); we cannot submit the University’s results until participation thresholds are reached, so please reply to the email as soon as possible. The online survey will ask how you got to work each day during the week of March 25-29, and includes additional USC Sustainability questions that assist with USC green air initiatives and reporting. Thank you in advance for your time in completing the survey!

Project impacting Jefferson Blvd. undercrossing @ 110 Fwy (posted 3/15)

USC ITS will be working on repairing cables providing service for the DPS Emergency phone located under the 110 Freeway overpass near Jefferson and Hope St.

This work has been coordinated with the help of CDF and permitted with LADOT.

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(PST)

Location:  Jefferson and Hope St.- ITS will be working in TMH (Telecom Maintenance Hole)

Traffic impacts

• • Northbound Hope St. to Westbound Jefferson will be reduced to one lane.
  • Eastbound traffic on Jefferson approaching Grand and Hope St. will experience significant congestion.  Use alternate routes.
  • Westbound traffic on Jefferson approaching Hope St. and Grand Ave. will experience significant congestion.  Use alternate routes.
• Kindly exercise the 5 C’s- Care, Caution, Consideration, Common Sense and Courtesy
  • Eliminate distractions and don’t use your phone while driving.
  • Allow extra time to get where you need to go.
  • Slow down and watch your speed.

UPC Entrance and area street closures during Spring Break (posted 3/7)

Downey Entrance Closure

USC Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) has advised that starting Saturday, March 9 at 6:00am, and continuing through Sunday, March 17 at midnight (the entirety of Spring Break), the Downey Way Entrance will be completely closed due to ongoing construction in Ginsburg Hall and the surrounding area. Please see this handout for a detailed description of the closure.

The Downey Parking Structure will remain available at all times, but will only be accessible through the McClintock (east side) entrance. Pedestrian access to Vermont will be maintained, but ONLY on the north (Kapraelian Hall) side of the street.

NAACP Event at Shrine

The annual NAACP Image Awards are being held at the Shrine Auditorium at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 16. There will be sidewalk and curb lane/street closures in the days preceding the event and on Saturday; the most impacted area is expected to be 32^nd Street on the north side of the USC Shrine Structure between Hoover and Figueroa, which will be completely unavailable. If you need to access the Shrine Structure via 32^nd Street on Saturday, please do so from the Figueroa Street side. Please see this handout for complete details.

Full Street Closures Impacting USC Shrine Structure on SATURDAY, FEB. 24 (posted 2/21)

Since last week, preparations have been ongoing for the upcoming Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, being held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, February 24. Intermittent traffic lane and sidewalk closures will continue to increase on both 32^nd Street and Jefferson Blvd. as the event gets closer (see attachment). Please be prepared for additional traffic and congestion in the area for the rest of this week.

The culmination of these preparations will be full sidewalk and street closures of both 32^nd St. and Jefferson Blvd. between Hoover and Figueroa ALL DAY on Saturday, February 24. These closures will impact access to the USC Shrine Parking Structure and Royal Structures; Shrine permit holders and USC Village employees will only be able to access the Structure on 32^nd Street from Figueroa Street on Saturday – please be prepared to identify yourself as a permit holder/Village employee to LADOT officers managing the street closure.

To access the Royal Structure on Saturday, permit holders need to enter the campus at the McClintock Entrance, then make a left and go to the end of 34^th Street to get into the Royal Structure. This will be the only way out on Saturday as well due to the Jefferson Blvd. closure. Please let us know if you have any questions.

President’s Day Service Announcements (posted 2/7)

Monday, February 19 is President’s Day, an official University Holiday. Please make note of the following USC Transportation Service Announcements for that day:

• All Customer service centers will be closed on Monday, and will reopen at their normal times on Tuesday, February 20
• All USC Bus services will not operate on Monday, and will resume service at their normal times on Tuesday, February 20
• The USC Lyft program is not impacted by the holiday, service will continue as normal

Overnight Full Freeway Closures Scheduled for I-110 (posted 1/18)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning multiple overnight closures on Interstate 110 (I-110) between I-10 and Exposition Boulevard beginning Friday, Jan. 26, and ending Sunday, Jan. 28. The schedule includes a complete closure of the freeway in both directions of travel from late Saturday night through early Sunday morning. From Friday night to Saturday morning, the interstate will be reduced to one lane only in the southbound direction.

These closures will allow crews to safely demolish the defunct pedestrian bridge over I-110 at 21^st Street.

The closure schedule is as follows:

Friday, Jan. 26

• Southbound I-110 reduced to one lane between I-10 and Exposition Boulevard
  • 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. Saturday
  • Crews to begin closing all on-ramps to southbound I-110 as well as the eastbound and westbound connectors from I-10 as early as 9 p.m.
• Southbound off-ramp to Adams Boulevard closed
  • 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. Saturday

Saturday, Jan. 27

• Southbound I-110 between I-10 and Exposition Boulevard and northbound I-110 between Adams Boulevard and Washington Boulevard: FULL CLOSURE
  • 11 p.m. – 8 a.m. Sunday
  • Crews to begin closing on-ramps and connectors as early as 9 p.m.
• Southbound off-ramp to Adams Boulevard closed
  • 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. Sunday

Motorists are advised to avoid the area by taking an alternate route or by using public transit. Southbound traffic will be detoured to exit the interstate at the I-10 interchange and re-enter the freeway at either Exposition Boulevard or Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Northbound traffic will be detoured to exit at Adams Boulevard and either re-enter the freeway at Washington Boulevard or access I-10 via Hoover Street.

MLK Holiday Announcements (posted 1/5/2024)

Monday, January 15^th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a USC Holiday. USC Transportation customer service centers at both campuses will be closed on Monday, and bus service will not be operating. All services will resume on their normal hours/schedules on Tuesday, January 16^th.

Multiple Events and Traffic Impacts on Saturday, Dec. 16 (posted 12/8)

On Saturday, Dec. 16^th, there will be numerous athletic and cultural events in venues surrounding the UPC campus. As a result, we anticipate increased congestion and traffic in the areas surrounding campus all day long, as well as some area street closures. If you plan to come to campus, whether attending one of the events listed below or not, please use extra caution in the areas surrounding campus, and give yourself more time for both ingress and egress. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

LA MEMORIAL COLISEUM

Mexico vs. Colombia Soccer Match

Lots Open – 12:00pm

Gates Open – 2:00pm

Game time – 3:30pm-6:15pm (approximate)

Attendance – 60,000 (expected)

USC GALEN CENTER

Chosen 1’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Classic

Doors open: 2:00pm

Total of 4 games:

3:00pm – St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, OH) vs. Fairmont Prep (Anaheim, CA)

4:30pm – St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, OH) vs. Fairfax (Los Angeles, CA)

6:00pm – Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) vs. Paul VI (Fairfax, VA)

8:00pm – Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) vs. Coronado (Las Vegas, NV)

Total attendance – 6,000 (expected) across all 4 games

BMO STADIUM

John Summit Concert

Lots Open – 4:00pm

Gates Open – 5:00pm

Attendance – 21,000 (expected)

SHRINE AUDITORIUM

Scientology Year-End Event

Times TBD – expected to arrive between 3:00pm-8:00pm

Attendance – 7,000 (expected)

STREET CLOSURES

The street closures below will be in effect beginning around 5:00pm (exact time TBD by LADOT), impacting all events listed above. Please make note of the following closures:

Exposition Blvd. Closing Eastbound lanes between Vermont Blvd. and Figueroa Street

Figueroa Street BOTH directions between 39th Street and Exposition Blvd.

39th Street BOTH directions between Hill Street and Figueroa Street

Flower Street Southbound lanes between 37th Street and 38th Street

Flower Street Southbound lanes between Jefferson Blvd. and Exposition Blvd.

32nd Street between Royal Street and Hoover Street

Holidays Service Reminders and Announcements (posted 11/17)

USC TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please read on for important USC Transportation office closures and service reminders for Thanksgiving Break and Winter Recess.

OFFICE CLOSURES

For Thanksgiving Break, our Customer Service Centers at both UPC (in the McCarthy Structure) and HSC (in KAM-120) will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 22, and remain closed through the break. Both offices will reopen at their normal times on Monday, November 27.

For Winter Recess, both offices will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 20, and remain closed through the recess. Both offices will reopen at their normal times on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

USC BUS SCHEDULE IMPACTS

For Thanksgiving Break, USC Buses will not be in service Thursday-Sunday, November 23-26, including the weekend intercampus shuttle (ICS). USC Buses will return to their normal posted schedules on Monday, November 27.

For Winter Recess:

• At UPC, there will be no bus service from December 21, 2023 through January 2, 2024
• At HSC, there will be no bus service from December 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024
• There will be limited Union Station/HSC bus service at HSC on the following days:
  • 12/21/23, 12/22/23, and 1/2/2024

USC Buses will return to their normal posted schedules on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

METROLINK SERVICE CLOSURE REMINDER

Metrolink commuter trains will be completely out of service system-wide for four days, from December 26-29, for annual maintenance and cleaning.

OPERATION GIFT PROGRAM REMINDER

Operation GIFT (the Group Initiative For Theft prevention) offers free parking at the UPC Grand Avenue Parking Structure (UPX) and HSC Valley Parking Lot (VPL). If you are leaving town and plan to leave your vehicle parked on or near the USC campus during the holidays, Operation GIFT can make your holiday experience a little easier by providing you with free off-street parking and a ride to LAX from UPC.

Free Parking

Free parking will extend from 2:00pm on November 20 through 12:00pm, January 8, 2024. Reservations for Thanksgiving Break and Winter Recess GIFT parking must be requested online at https://dps.usc.edu/services/parking/.

LAX Shuttle Service

USC Transportation is offering free bus service to LAX for Thanksgiving Break and Winter Recess. Reservations for this service must be requested online; shuttles will depart from the Widney Alumni House at UPC on Nov 21-22 and Dec 12-15. For reservations and more information, visit: https://dps.usc.edu/services/shuttles/.

10 Freeway Section Closure (posted 11/12)

Due to a massive storage yard fire below the 10 freeway on Saturday that caused damage to the supporting structure, the 10 freeway will be FULLY CLOSED until further notice between the East LA Connector and Alameda Street (see map below). While there is no direct impact to campus or our bus routes, the closure of this section of freeway will increase congestion and cause traffic delays on all surface streets in the area of the closure as motorists navigate the closed section of freeway. We anticipate the heaviest impacts will be on the 110 North and South and the 101 East and West, as this is the alternate freeway route, and on surface streets in the East Los Angeles area south of Union Station. Please avoid the impacted area and plan for delays due to congestion.

If possible for your commute, this might be a great time to try Metro; the light rail can take you from points all over Los Angeles to the University Park Campus using connectors that get you to the Expo (E) Line, and three campus-adjacent stations. Visit the trip planner online at www.metro.net to learn more. Please be sure to save and submit any public transit receipts to tsubsidy@usc.edu for 50% reimbursement under USC’s Transit Subsidy program.

Please contact USC Transportation via email at auxtrans@usc.edu if you have any questions regarding this closure.

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UPC Area Congestion on Tuesday, November 7 (posted (11/3)

On Tuesday, November 7, a crane lift in Exposition Park related to the Endeavor project is anticipated to draw media and spectator congestion to the City streets and areas surrounding the Coliseum between the hours of 7:00am-noon. Please anticipate increased congestion and traffic in the area and plan accordingly.

If you are interested in seeing the crane lift activity, the area in green on this map (on the top level of the parking structure on site) has been identified as the best public viewing area. Please let us know if you have any questions of concerns.

Fall Services Announcement/Reminders (posted 8/10/2023)

CONGESTION/TRAFFIC ALERT

USC students are back!  Campus move-in for new undergraduates in USC Housing is August 12 – 16 (through August 17 for University Gateway residents). We expect elevated levels of traffic and congestion at all campus entrances during this time, as well as in the parking structures. Please note that there will be vehicles traveling/parking in areas where they are not normally found (Childs Way, Hellman Way, the campus Bus entrance on 34^th Street) and use extra caution in those areas. Please consider using public transportation to get to campus – LA Metro has an online trip planner that can help.

USC LYFT RIDES PROGRAM

The USC Lyft Rides program returns this Fall, with no changes from last Spring. Invitations to join the Fall program will be emailed to all students beginning Friday, August 18. Do not share your invitation with others, doing so will deactivate your account. If you do not receive an invitation, please request one here.

• IMPORTANT REMINDERS:The USC Lyft Rides program runs on credits that automatically renew every month. USC does not pay cancellations fees, tips or PrimeTime upcharges. If your ride starts and ends within the appropriate campus geofence and in all other ways qualifies for the program, it will say “FREE” in the fare quote box. Complete program details are available here.
• Hours of operation:
  • UPC: 6:00pm – 2:00am, seven days a week NOTE: These hours may change due to home football games and other special events. Changes will be announced via email and on our News & Announcements page.
  • HSC: 5:00pm – 12:00am, Monday – Friday

FALL PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Students can purchase parking permits on the USC Transportation website. Click the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header and follow the prompts. NOTE: All interested students need to purchase a new permit. Do not choose the “Renew” option, click “Get Permit” instead. If the location you want is not listed, it is sold out or otherwise unavailable; please select from the location options listed.

EXPANDED STUDENT U-PASS PROGRAM

Our partnership program with LA Metro has expanded this semester to include all USC students for the first time! Visit the U-Pass page to learn all about the pass and apply for it through the Purchase Portal.

USC BUSES FALL SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE

The Fall USC Bus schedule is now available online. Please visit our Bus Map & Schedules page for details and a printable schedule.

NEW GPS BUS TRACKING MOBILE APP

We have a new GPS Bus Tracking Mobile App that gives up-to-the-minute information about USC Bus locations and estimated arrival times now available on Google Play Store and the App Store. For more information and instructions on how to download and use the app, please visit our Bus Map & Schedules page.

FOOTBALL GAME DAYS PARKING REMINDER

We anticipate a very busy and exciting football season ahead! You can use your USC parking permit on game days but access to your usual facility is not guaranteed; you may be re-directed to an alternate location, depending on structure availability at the time. Review the “Where Can I Park?” guide to double check where your permit is valid on game days. Please plan to arrive early or leave your car at home and take Metro!

USC Buses Changing GPS Tracking Vendor (posted 6/26/2023)

We are currently in the process of changing our GPS tracking vendor for the USC Bus system. Due to this change, our tracking system will be down temporarily. Due to some technical issues, the launch of the new system is delayed until about the second week of August. Once the new system is in place, we will have a new website as well as a mobile app for our riders to use to track our buses. We will have messaging on our buses as well as on our Map & Schedules page with details of the mobile app. Thank you for your patience during this process.

Independence Day Service Announcements (posted 6/22/2023)

Tuesday, July 4 is Independence Day; Monday July 3^rd and Tuesday July 4^th are both University Holidays.  Please note the following USC Transportation service hours on those days:

Customer Service Centers

Our Customer Service Centers at both UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Both will reopen at their normal hours on Wednesday July 5^th.

USC Buses

USC Buses will not operate at all on Monday and Tuesday. USC Buses resume their normal schedules on Wednesday July 5^th, following the summer schedule posted online here.

USC Lyft

The USC Lyft program will follow its normal schedule on Monday and Tuesday.

Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing auxtrans@usc.edu.  Thank you.

Construction, Commencement, and Summer Announcements (posted 5/3/2023)

CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION

Starting May 2, you may have noticed construction equipment on Figueroa Street near Davidson Continuing Education Center. This city-approved project is to install a new electrical vault and will be completed in approximately 3-4 weeks.

During construction, only one southbound traffic lane will be available on Figueroa St. in this area. This is expected to cause significant congestion at the intersection, and related traffic delays. Please avoid the area as much as possible until the construction is complete.

NOTE: USC has confirmed that there will be no construction activity in this area on May 12, USC’s Commencement Day. All traffic lanes will be accessible.

COMMENCEMENT DAY

On May 12, USC will host their main Commencement Day ceremony. Parking will be available for free on University Park Campus and we expect to welcome thousands of Trojan family members celebrating their loved ones’ achievements. Congratulations, graduates!

Area traffic and congestion are expected to be heavy all day, especially in the morning prior to the main ceremony. If you plan to visit University Park Campus on May 12, please plan to arrive early or use public transit. A parking space in your normal, permitted location is not guaranteed. We will distribute campus parking spaces as needed, based on demand.

The special USC Bus schedule for Commencement Day is posted online here.

SUMMER BUS SCHEDULE

The Summer USC Bus Schedule is posted online here.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

May 29 is Memorial Day, an official USC Holiday.  Please note the following changes to our services on that day:

Customer Service Centers
Our Customer Service Centers at UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) will both close at 3:00pm on Friday, May 26, and will be completely closed on May 29. Both will reopen at their normal times on May 30.

USC Buses
USC Buses will not operate at all on May 29. USC Buses resume their normal schedules on May 30, following the summer schedule, which is linked above.

Free Metrolink rides on Earth Day & Photo Contest (posted 4/14)

As you may be aware, Earth Day is right around the corner, and Metrolink will be offering free rides again on Saturday, April 22! If you have ever considered Metrolink as a way to navigate Los Angeles, Earth Day is a great opportunity to check it out at no cost!

Metrolink is also promoting a new photo contest – their A Picture is Worth a Thousand Rides photo contest encourages riders to share their photos from their journey or at their favorite destination they go to via Metrolink for a chance to be one of three lucky winners to receive free monthly passes for a year! More information about the contest and campaign can be found at www.metrolinktrains.com/earthday.

Summer/Fall Parking Permit Sales Dates/Processes (posted 4/3)

Permit Renewals for Next Academic Year

If you were a commuter student and had an active parking permit in the ‘22-‘23 (current) Academic year, you may be eligible to renew your permit online for Academic year ‘23-‘24. If eligible, you will receive an email by April 15, 2023 from our department that includes a permit renewal link. Simply select “yes” or “no,” select the vehicle you want associated with the permit, and that’s it! NOTE: Permits that have already expired cannot be renewed, and online renewal is only available for selected, active commuter permits. If you do not receive an email by April 15, your permit type was not eligible for online renewal.

Summer 2023 Permit Sale

Summer is a third, separate semester at USC that requires a separate permit. The Summer Student permit sale will begin on May 8, 2023 and will feature two new commuter permits. The Summer 2-week Permit will feature a user-selectable start date with a 14-day fixed end date, and the All Summer Permit will feature a user-selectable start date and a fixed end date of August 8, 2023. Both permits will allow you to add up to seven parking structure locations to your permit.

Academic Year 23-24 Waiting List Process

The waiting list process (aka “lottery” process) for Academic Year 23-24 will begin on May 1, 2023; the cutoff date for applications is May 16, 2023. After the cutoff date, we will run the waiting list lottery, randomly select winners, notify them that they have won the opportunity to make their permit purchase, and issue permits accordingly. If your name is NOT selected via the random lottery, you will be assigned a ranking order, and remain on the waiting list for your selected location. While waiting for an opening in your requested facility, we recommend you explore other parking/transit arrangements. NOTE: All HSC Structures and Lots and certain UPC high-demand Locations require this preference lottery; permits for lower-demand locations at UPC can be purchased directly, see below.

Academic Year 23-24 Direct Sales

Annual two-semester permits (Fa23/Sp24) will be available for direct sales starting on May 25, 2023 (NOTE: this date MAY change; please monitor our News & Announcements page online here for updates).

All locations with availability will be available for sale online; if a desired location does not appear in your parking portal, it means that location is already sold out, or is otherwise unavailable. If you have questions or require assistance, please email us at auxtrans@usc.edu.

Fall 2023 Transportation Fee FAQs (posted 3/6)

Beginning in the Fall 2023 semester, qualifying students will be automatically charged a Transportation Fee through the USC student fee bill system. This fee is being assessed to offset the rising costs of providing transportation services to the USC community and to provide new benefits. This FAQ sheet was designed to answer what we anticipate will be the most common questions. If your concern is not addressed on the sheet, please contact us directly at auxtrans@usc.edu.

Spring Break Announcements (posted 3/3)

Please make note of the following service changes and other announcements related to USC Spring Break (March 12-19)

USC BUS SERVICE
There are no changes to the posted weekday schedule for Spring during Spring Break. The Weekend ICS (Intercampus Shuttle) WILL operate on March 11-12, but WILL NOT be in operation March 18-19. Please make alternate arrangements if you need to travel between campuses on the affected dates.

LYFT PROGRAM HOURS
There are no changes to the USC Lyft program hours due to Spring Break. The UPC hours remain 6:00pm-2:00am (7 days) and the HSC hours remain 5:00pm-12:00am (M-F).

G.I.F.T. PROGRAM
As DPS announced via email on Feb. 27, Operation GIFT is again offering free parking during the 2023 Spring Break for students, faculty, and staff who need a secure place to leave a vehicle if they will be out of town. GIFT parking begins on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after 7 a.m. and ends on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. Registration is required, at the link above.

UPC CAMPUS TRAFFIC LANE IMPACTS
USC ITS will be conducting network infrastructure discovery sessions in (3) Telecom Maintenance Holes on UPC’s campus from Tuesday, March 14 through Sunday, March 19. See below for details:

Date: Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15
Time: 6:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (PST)
Location:  TMH066- In front of KDC
Traffic impact: Both eastbound and westbound traffic off of 34^th St. will experience slowdowns and brief stoppages.

Date: Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17
Time: 6:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (PST)
Location: TMH050- McClintock Entrance to UPC campus
Traffic impact: Entering and exiting UPC campus will experience brief slowdowns

Date: Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19
Time: 6:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (PST)
Location: TMH040- Intersection of McClintock and 34^th St.
Traffic impact: Entering and exiting UPC campus through 34^th St. will experience brief slowdowns

To protect USC ITS staff, please exercise the 5 C’s- Care, Caution, Consideration, Common Sense and Courtesy if you will be in the area affected.

• • Eliminate distractions and don’t use your phone while driving.
  • Allow extra time to get where you need to go.
  • Slow down and watch your speed.

Enjoy Spring Break 2023, and please let us know if you have any questions.

• President’s Day Weekend Service changes (posted 2/6)

  Please note the following service changes for the USC Holiday on President’s Day (Monday, Feb. 20)

  OFFICE CLOSURES

  The Customer Service Centers in McCarthy Structure (UPC) and KAM-120 (HSC) will be closed on February 20 in observance of the holiday. Both locations will reopen on February 21.

  USC BUS SERVICE SUSPENDED

  USC Buses will not operate on February 20 in observance of the holiday. Service will resume according to the Spring schedule on February 21.

  LYFT PROGRAM HOURS

  There are no changes to the USC Lyft program hours due to the holiday. The UPC hours will be 6:00pm-2:00am and the HSC hours will be 5:00pm-12:00am.

  February Service Announcements (posted 2/2)

  Please note the following changes in USC Transportation’s February service schedule:

  LYFT PROGRAM HOURS CHANGE ON FEB. 5

  Due to a NASCAR event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, February 5, the USC Lyft program hours will change. The program will operate on Sunday Feb. 5 from 9:00pm-2:00am. Please make note of the change – the later start time is in effect whether you plan to attend the NASCAR event or not.

   

  Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Reminders (posted 1/13)

  As a reminder, all USC Transportation services are closed on official USC Holidays. Monday, January 16 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day; as a result, our customer service centers will be closed, and bus services are completely suspended for the day. We will resume all normal operations on Tuesday, January 17.

   

  Service Announcements for Spring 2023 Semester (posted 1/3)

  Please note these USC Transportation service announcements and changes which begin in the Spring 2023 semester.

  PARKING PERMIT CANCELLATIONS

  All student parking permits, other than Evening or specific FALL ONLY permits, renew automatically from Fall semester to Spring semester. If you DO NOT NEED your parking permit in the Spring, for any reason (no longer have a vehicle, are studying abroad, graduated in December, etc.), you must return the permit to one of our offices so that we can cancel it. Our offices are open normal business hours starting Tuesday, January 3 (UPC – McCarthy Structure, 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F; HSC – KAM-120, 7:30am-4:00pm, M-F) If you cannot come in to one of our offices, please mail your permit to:

  PERMIT CANCELLATION

  ATTN: Noel Aguilar

  USC Transportation

  620 USC McCarthy Way

  Los Angeles, CA 90089

  OFFICE HOURS

  The Customer Service Centers in the McCarthy Structure (for UPC) and in KAM-120 (for HSC) will re-open for Spring on Tuesday, January 3. To better serve the HSC community, our HSC office hours are changing. Starting January 3, that location will be open from 7:30am-4:00pm, M-F (closed 12-12:30 daily). The hours at UPC will remain 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F. Appointments are not necessary for service at either location.

  PARKING PERMIT & GRADUATE U-PASS SALES

  A limited number of Spring parking permits are now available for purchase online. at www.usc.edu/transportation. Start by selecting the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, then follow the prompts to “Permits” and “Get Permit.” If a given location is not listed as one of your purchase options, that location is currently sold out.

  USC graduate students also have the option to purchase a Metro U-Pass through the portal. This is not a parking pass, but a pass that allows for discounted travel on LA Metro’s bus and rail system in Los Angeles. Complete details about the program are available online here.

  USC BUS SERVICES

  USC Buses will continue operating on a limited Winter Recess schedule through Friday, January 6. The Winter Recess schedule is posted here.

  USC Buses will begin their Spring schedule on Monday, January 9. The Spring schedule includes expanded hours for the C-route at UPC and two additional Intercampus Shuttle departures (one from each campus). The complete printable Spring 2023 USC Bus Schedule is available here.

  USC LYFT PROGRAM CHANGES IN SPRING

  Starting Friday, January 6, the USC Lyft program will return to the Shared ride model used in the past by various operators (including our own former in-house Campus Cruisers program). Important program highlights appear below:

  –        Students are allowed to bring a guest with them for added safety and security, if they wish. Lyft’s Share Location feature also allows you to invite friends to follow your trip in real-time.

  –        A shared ride may pick up other program participants along the same route, if Lyft’s ride-pairing algorithm determines it makes sense based on pick-up location, destination, vehicle size, number of riders already in the vehicle, etc.

  –        Invitations for the Spring Lyft program will be sent to all former program participants on January 6. If you are a current USC student, faculty, or staff member and need an invitation to join after January 6, please complete this form. Each invitation is unique, please do not share your invitation with others. Participation in the USC Lyft program is limited to opted-in USC current USC students, faculty, and staff members.

  –        You must choose “USC Lyft Ride – Shared” as the service option for your ride in the Lyft app to be covered by the USC program. Additionally, the ride must begin and end within the same UPC or HSC campus geofence. USC does NOT cover tips, cancellation fees, Prime Time upcharges, rides created using the “schedule” feature of the app, or rides with additional stops. Complete USC Lyft program details, instructions, troubleshooting tips, etc. are available here.

  –        The USC Lyft program hours are 6:00pm-2:00am, seven days/week at UPC and 5:00pm-12:00am, M-F at HSC. Hours may change due to special events. Announcements regarding service hour changes will be posted here.

  –        We recommend participants wear masks for shared Lyft rides in accordance with the current guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

  –        Once you have requested a ride through the Lyft app, you can view the driver’s photo, license plate number, and the make, model and color of the car in the app. When your ride arrives, make sure the information in the app matches the arriving vehicle. Never take a ride you did not request, or get into a car that doesn’t match the details provided by the Lyft app.

   

  Service Changes for December / Winter Recess (posted 12/5)

  Please make note of the following changes in USC Transportation service schedules for December/Winter Recess.

  ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE

  On Thursday, Dec. 15, DPS/LAPD will be conducting a joint active shooter drill in Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS), between the hours of 8:00am-3:00pm. To support this important joint exercise, USC Transportation will be completely closing Lot 2 (immediately south of and adjacent to GFS) during the hours listed above. In addition, the Watt Way Entrance from Exposition Blvd. will be closed between 8:00am-3:00pm. All other campus entrances/lots will not be affected.

  WINTER RECESS SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

  OFFICE CLOSURES

  The Customer Service Centers in McCarthy Structure (UPC) and in KAM-120 (HSC) will be closed December 19 through January 2, 2023. Both locations will reopen on January 3, 2023, at 8:30am.

  USC BUS SERVICE SUSPENDED

  USC Buses will operate according to the Fall Schedule through December 16 and will not operate at UPC December 19 through January 2. The Winter Recess Schedule will run January 3-6, 2023. We will have limited service at HSC December 19-23, 2022 and December 27-30, 2022. The Spring USC Bus schedule will begin service on January 9, 2023. Please click here for complete details on the Winter Recess USC Bus schedule.

  CAMPUS ENTRANCES LIMITED

  Access to the University Park Campus will be limited to the locations/schedules detailed below. All campus entrances will reopen January 3, 2023, according to their normal schedules, available here.

  Winter Recess Entrance Hours:

  • The McCarthy Way and McClintock Entrances will remain open 24 hours/day (staffed by Transportation 6:00am-9:00pm; staffed by DPS/CSC 9:00pm-6:00am)
  • The Jefferson Entrance will be open at various times according to the following schedule:
    • December 19-23, 2022
      • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm
      • Wednesday and Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
    • December 27-30, 2022
      • Monday Closed
      • Tuesday through Friday 7:00am-1:00pm
    • January 2-6, 2023
      • Monday Closed
      • Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm
      • Wednesday and Friday 9:30am-4:30pm

  ADDITIONAL LYFT PROGRAM HOURS / SPRING SEMESTER CHANGES

  The USC Lyft Program will have extended hours during Finals Week at UPC and revert to a normal schedule during Winter Recess, details below.

  NOTE: The schedule at HSC will not change.

  • December 6-13
    • UPC Lyft will operate 6:00pm-6:00am, 7 days a week. HSC Lyft will operate 5:00pm-12:00am, Monday through Friday.
  • December 14-January 5, 2023
    • UPC Lyft will operate 6:00pm-2:00am, 7 days a week. HSC Lyft will operate 5:00pm-12:00am, Monday through Friday

  In the Spring 2023 semester, the USC Lyft program will return to the Shared program model. In the Shared program model, students may bring one person with them on the ride, in addition to possibly sharing a vehicle with others. We recommend students wear masks for shared Lyft rides in accordance with current guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Much more about this change will be announced in January’s Spring 2023 Service Offerings email.

   

  Thanksgiving Week Service/Football Game Announcements (posted 11/17)

  Please make note of the following Thanksgiving week service/Game Day reminders:

  EARLY OFFICE CLOSURE

  On Wednesday, November 23, Customer Service Centers in the McCarthy Parking Structure (at UPC) and KAM-120 (at HSC) will close at 2:00pm. Both offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to the holiday, and will reopen at 8:30am on Monday, November 28.

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  On Saturday, November 26, the USC Trojans take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm. We expect significant traffic around campus for the last regular-season game, which will increase congestion and impact USC Bus schedules; please read on for important details.

  GUEST PARKING ON CAMPUS

  USC Transportation is now cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, credit card, and your vehicle’s license plate. Complete details are available here. Please note that the parking rate for game days and events is $40.

  TAILGATING ON CAMPUS

  Campus will open for tailgating 6 HOURS before kickoff (even if you have a reservation). Tailgating on campus is handled through an online reservation process – please visit the USC Game Day website to register. For the safety of all campus guests, DPS will deploy vehicle barriers at 8:30am and interior campus access will be restricted to emergency vehicles only. The vehicle barricades will be removed upon approval of the LAFD Fire Marshall when campus pedestrian traffic subsides, which is estimated to be 5:30pm.

  USC BUS SCHEDULES/IMPACT

  USC Buses will not be in service on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The weekend intercampus shuttle between UPC-HSC does not operate on home football game days. If you normally use this service, please plan to make alternate arrangements. The weekend intercampus shuttle will be in service as normal on Sunday.

  USG offering students free shuttles to LAX! (posted 11/9/2022)

  USC’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is offering students an opportunity to get to LAX for FREE this Thanksgiving!  Click here to view USG’s promotional flyer/QR code, and contact Sara Steinecker, Chair of USG Committee on Sustainability and Campus Infrastructure, if you have any questions.

   

  Friday Night Football Game Announcements (posted 11/6/2022)

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  On Friday, November 11, the USC Trojans take on the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30pm. Although this is a non-instructional day (Veteran’s Day), we still expect significant traffic around campus, which will increase congestion and impact USC Bus schedules; please read on for important details.

  PARKING ON CAMPUS

  Campus will be open for guest/game day parking starting at 4:00pm. USC Transportation is now cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, credit card, and your vehicle’s license plate. Complete details are available here. Please note that the parking rate for game days and events is $40.

  TAILGATING

  Because this is a weekday game (a PAC-12 requirement of all schools), please note that NO tailgating will be permitted on the University Park Campus or at USC Village, including the set-up of tents, chairs, tables, and/or picnic blankets for the purpose of serving meals or drinks, unless it is an official university-sanctioned event.

  USC BUSES IMPACT

  There are no route changes due to the weekday football game, but we anticipate significant area congestion as game time approaches, which will cause delays.

   

  Senior Vice President Memorandum (posted 11/2/2022)

  Please click here to read the memorandum issued today from Senior Vice President David Wright regarding the multiple events in Exposition Park on Saturday, November 5.

   

  Game Day Reminders vs. Cal Golden Bears (posted 10/28/2022)

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  On Saturday, November 5, the USC Trojans take on the California Golden Bears at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm. We expect significant traffic around campus (especially with a second major event happening the same day), which will increase congestion and impact USC Bus schedules; please read on for important details.

  PARKING ON CAMPUS

  USC Transportation is now cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, credit card, and your vehicle’s license plate. Complete details are available here. Please note that the parking rate for game days and events is $40.

  CAMPUS ACCESS / TAILGATING

  Campus will open for tailgating 6 HOURS before kickoff (even if you have a reservation). Tailgating on campus is handled through an online reservation process – please visit the USC Game Day website to register. For the safety of all campus guests, DPS will deploy vehicle barriers at 11:30am and interior campus access will be restricted to emergency vehicles only. The vehicle barricades will be removed upon approval of the LAFD Fire Marshall when campus pedestrian traffic subsides, which is estimated to be 8:30pm.

  WEEKEND INTERCAMPUS SHUTTLE IMPACT

  The weekend intercampus shuttle between UPC-HSC does not operate on home football game days. If you normally use this service, please plan to make alternate arrangements.

  ADDITIONAL AREA EVENT / TRAFFIC IMPACT

  LAFC will host this year’s MLS Cup Final in Banc of California Stadium on Saturday, November 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm, but with the home team hosting the Final, we anticipate heavy traffic and area congestion all day. Traffic will be especially congested between 3:00pm-6:00pm, as this event concludes and people begin to arrive for the USC game. Please allow additional time as needed.

  Game Day Reminders vs. Washington State (posted 10/2/2022)

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  On Saturday, October 8, the USC Trojans take on the Washington State Cougars at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm. We expect significant traffic around campus, which will increase congestion and impact USC Bus schedules and the USC Lyft program; please read on for important details.

  PARKING ON CAMPUS

  USC Transportation is now cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, credit card, and your vehicle’s license plate. Complete details are available here. Please note that the parking rate for game days and events is $40.

  CAMPUS ACCESS / TAILGATING

  Campus will open for tailgating 6 HOURS before kickoff (even if you have a reservation). Tailgating on campus is handled through an online reservation process – please visit the USC Game Day website to register. For the safety of all campus guests, DPS will deploy vehicle barriers around 8:30am and interior campus access will be restricted to emergency vehicles only. The vehicle barricades will be removed upon approval of the LAFD Fire Marshall when campus pedestrian traffic subsides, which is estimated to be 5:30pm.

  WEEKEND INTERCAMPUS SHUTTLE IMPACT

  The weekend intercampus shuttle between UPC-HSC does not operate on home football game days. If you normally use this service, please plan to make alternate arrangements.

  LYFT ON GAME DAY

  The USC Lyft program starts approximately 5 hours after kickoff for afternoon/evening home football games. For Saturday, Oct. 8, the USC Lyft program will begin at 9:00pm and end at 2:00am. Please make note of the change – the later start time is in effect whether or not you attend the game.

  USC Lyft Program Hours Reminder (posted 9/30/2022)

  OPERATIONAL HOURS REMINDER: On Saturday, October 1, the USC Lyft Program hours of operation will be from midnight-2:00am due to the USC home football game at the Coliseum. Please make note of the change!

  Game Day reminders vs. Arizona State (posted 9/24)

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  On Saturday, October 1, the USC Trojans take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm. As always, we expect significant traffic and campus impacts, which will increase area congestion and impact USC Bus schedules; please read on for important details.

  PARKING ON CAMPUS

  USC Transportation is going cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures on campus will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, your credit card, and your license plate! Read complete details on our website. Please note the rate for game day parking this year is $40.

  CAMPUS ACCESS / TAILGATING

  Reminder: campus will only be open to tailgating 6 HOURS before kickoff (even if you have a reservation). Tailgating on campus is again being handled through an online reservation process – please visit the USC Game Day website to get started. DPS advises that for the safety of all campus guests, vehicle  barriers will be deployed around 11:00am, and interior campus access will be restricted for emergency vehicles only. The vehicle barricades will be removed upon approval of the LAFD Fire Marshall, when campus pedestrian traffic subsides, estimated to be 8:30pm.

  Weekend Traffic Impacts at UPC (posted 9/19)

  On Friday/Saturday, September 23/24, Rammstein returns to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum! The original concert date (September 19, 2020) was postponed due to the pandemic; all tickets for that original show are being honored on Friday night, and a second show has been added on Saturday. We expect significant area congestion and traffic impacts at UPC both days, especially in the early evening hours. Please click the link below for tickets and additional information from the Coliseum.

  RAMMSTEIN CONCERT AT THE COLISEUM (Parking lots open 4:00pm; Gates open 5:00pm; Concert starts at 7:00pm)

  On Sunday, September 25, the Bimbo® Global Race returns to Los Angeles! This 5K/10K race will be conducted on Figueroa Street between LA Live and 32nd Street; Figueroa will be closed to all vehicle traffic between 6:00-10:00am on Sunday. Please see this flyer for additional information.

  Game Day reminders vs. Fresno State (posted 9/12)

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  This Saturday, Sept. 17, the USC Trojans take on the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm. As always, we expect significant traffic and campus impacts; please read on for important details.

  PARKING ON CAMPUS

  USC Transportation is going cashless! The Downey and McCarthy Structures on campus will be available for game day sales (credit card only) on a space-available basis, and four additional structures will use Text2Park and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology – all you need is a cell phone, your credit card, and your license plate! Read complete details on our website. Please note the rate for game day and event parking this year is $40.

  CAMPUS ACCESS / TAILGATING

  Reminder: campus will only be open to tailgating/vehicle access 6 HOURS before kickoff (even if you have a reservation). Tailgating on campus is again being handled through an online reservation process – please visit the USC Game Day website to get started. DPS advises that for the safety of all campus guests, vehicle  barriers will be deployed at approximately 11:00am, after which interior campus access will be restricted to emergency vehicles only. The vehicle barricades will be removed upon approval of the LAFD Fire Marshall, when campus pedestrian traffic subsides, estimated to be 8:30pm.

  Please let us know if you have any questions. FIGHT ON!

  USC Students Fall 2022 services announcement (posted 8/16/2022)

  USC Lyft Rides Program

  The USC Lyft Rides program will continue to cover Lyft Classic (i.e. single rider) rides at the beginning of the Fall semester. The program will return to “Shared” rides when CDC/LADPH guidelines allow an additional rider to accompany the requestor. We will announce any program changes in advance.

  • All invitations to join the Lyft program for Fall will be emailed automatically beginning Thursday, August 18. Do not share your invitation with others, as doing so will deactivate your account. If you do not receive an invitation, please request one here.
  • IMPORTANT REMINDERS: The program runs on credits that automatically renew every month; USC does not pay for cancellations fees, tips, or PrimeTime upcharges. If your ride starts and ends within the appropriate campus geofence, and in all other ways qualifies for the program, it will say “FREE” in the fare quote box. Per current LA County guidelines, masks are required on all rides. Please review additional program details here.
  • Hours of operation:
  • At UPC: 6:00pm – 2:00am, seven days a week (hours may change due to home football games and other special events)
  • At HSC: 5:00pm – midnight, Monday – Friday

  Fall Parking Permits Available Online

  Students can purchase parking permits directly from the USC Transportation website. Start by clicking the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, and then follow the prompts. NOTE: All interested students need to purchase a new permit. Please do not use the “Renew” option, click on “Get Permit” instead. If the location you want is not listed, that means it is sold out or otherwise unavailable; please select from the location options listed.

  Graduate Student U-Pass Program

  USC continues to partner with LA Metro to provide graduate students an opportunity to commute to internships easily or simply explore Los Angeles at a discounted rate. Please visit their page on our website for complete details about the Fall 2022 program.

  USC Bus Fall Schedule Posted

  The Fall USC Bus schedule is posted online. Please visit our “Bus Map & Schedules” page for details and a printable schedule. Per current LA County guidelines, you are required to wear a mask at all times when riding a USC Bus, regardless of your vaccination status.

  Football Parking Reminder for Permit Holders

  We anticipate a very exciting (and busy) football season ahead! As a reminder, you may use your USC parking permit on Game Days, but access to your usual facility is not guaranteed; you may be re-directed to an alternate location depending on structure availability at the time of your arrival. Please plan to arrive early on game days if driving, or even better, leave your car at home and take Metro!

  EVmo RideShare Rental

  USC Transportation is partnering with EVmo RideShare Rental to provide an opportunity for students without cars to rent a vehicle in order to make money as an off-campus gig driver (Lyft, DoorDash, etc.). Please visit their page on our website for more information/to sign up.

  Move-In Week Reminders (posted 8/12/2022)

  CONGESTION/TRAFFIC ALERT

  USC students are back!  The on-campus move-in period for new undergraduates in USC Housing is Monday, August 15 through Wednesday, August 17 (move-in for USC Village starts Saturday, August 13^th).  To facilitate move-in traffic across those three days, USC Housing is requiring students to register for a window of time in advance, and will have staff and volunteers to assist our newest Trojans as they arrive on campus.

  We expect elevated levels of traffic and congestion at all entrances to campus next week, as well as in the structures. Please see this map detailing how undergraduates and their families are being directed to arrive/park.  Please make special note that there will be vehicles traveling/parking in areas where they are not normally found (Childs Way, Hellman Way, the campus Bus entrance on 34^th Street), and use extra caution in those areas. Please also consider using public transportation to get to campus – LA Metro has an online trip planner that may help – and in all cases, give yourself plenty of time and a bit of extra patience.

  BARRICADE NOTIFICATION

  Please note that vehicle barricades will be in place around campus for Fall New Student Convocation on Thursday, August 18^th from 6:30am until approximately noon at the following locations (below). Approximately 12,000 people are expected to attend; please reduce electric cart traffic on campus during this time period.

  1. 35th & McCarthy
  2. 34th between Birnkrant and Leavy
  3. 34th West of Leavy
  4. Trousdale and 34th
  5. Bloom Walk
  6. Watt Way & Hellman Way
  7. McClintock and Childs Way

   

  Downey Way Entrance UPDATE (posted 8/10/2022)

  We are pleased to share that the Downey Way Entrance will reopen on Thursday, August 11, in order to facilitate student move-in activities. The exit side of Downey will remain closed due to ongoing construction – this reopening is of the entrance side from Vermont Avenue ONLY.  36^th Street will remain a one-way street heading east (into campus) when the entrance reopens.

  Please note, the Downey Way Entrance will temporarily close again, from 6:00am Thursday August 25, through 6:00am, Monday August 29, due to a tower crane installation for Ginsburg Hall. The Downey pedestrian gates and sidewalks will remain open on their normal schedule.  The Downey Structure itself will only be available for vehicle traffic from the McClintock Avenue entrance during this closure.

  The Downey Way Entrance will reopen again for the Fall semester hours/normal activity at 6:00am, on Monday, August 29.  As above, the exit side of Downey will remain closed due to ongoing construction – this reopening is of the entrance side from Vermont Avenue ONLY.  36^th Street will remain a one-way street heading east (into campus) when the entrance reopens.

  USC Employee Fall 2022 services announcement (posted 8/4/2022)

  As also posted on the USC employees Gateway Page on Monday, August 8, please note the following USC Transportation service announcements for Fall:

  Fall Parking Permits Available Online

  Employees can purchase parking permits directly from the USC Transportation website.  Start by finding the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, and then follow the prompts.) NOTE: All interested employees need to purchase a new permit – please do not use the “Renew” option. Click on “Get Permit” instead, even if you had a permit previously.  Please also make sure your vehicle/license plate information is up to date – accurate vehicle information is required from all permit holders in order to avoid citations.

  Permit costs are always listed online for the entire time frame an employee permit is valid; if you continue through to the “View Cart” screen, there will be a dropdown menu of payment options, from which you can/should select “Payroll monthly pretax deduction.” The monthly charge will then come out of your paycheck automatically. You can cancel your permit anytime by returning it to USC Transportation if your unit plans/work schedule changes. Employee 2x/ and 3x/week permits are back, available on a semesterly basis.

  USC Bus Fall Schedule posted

  The Fall USC Bus schedule is posted online – please visit our “Bus Map & Schedules” page for complete details and a printable schedule. Per USC/LA County guidelines, masks are still required while taking the USC Bus at all times, regardless of your vaccination status.

  Transit Subsidy Reminder

  Still feeling pain at the pump? Even though gas prices have dropped a bit lately, they’re still some of the highest in the nation. Since 2019, Pres. Folt’s Transit Subsidy Program has been subsidizing 50% of all employee public transit costs – read all about it, and apply to join the program, on our website.

  Football Parking Reminder for Permit Holders

  We anticipate a very exciting (and busy) football season ahead! As a reminder, you may use your USC parking permit on Game Days, but access to your usual facility is not guaranteed; you may be re-directed to an alternate location depending on structure availability at the time of your arrival. Please plan to arrive early on game days if driving, or even better, leave your car at home and take Metro!

  Please contact auxtrans@usc.edu if you have any questions.

   

  DPS Reminder Regarding USC Village Access (posted 7/15/2022)

  Given the importance of creating a safe environment at the USC Village for our students, faculty, staff, and USC Village visitors, the USC Department of Public Safety  developed the following rules concerning open access, vehicular traffic, and pedestrian right-of-way.  We believe these rules will also help alleviate any congestion that may be created by cars, electric carts, bicycles, skateboards, URB-E’s, hover boards, delivery trucks, maintenance, and construction vehicles at this location. Please see the reminders below, in addition to this map of the USC Village dismount zone.

  Area A (central quad)

  1. No cars, electric carts, bicycles, skateboards, URB-E’s, hover boards, Uber or Lyft vehicles, delivery trucks, or construction vehicles will be allowed to drive or park in the central common area, or in front of any building as it faces the inner, central common area, except:
     1. Emergency vehicles
     2. FMS electric carts for groundskeepers, USC Mail and Material Management Services Vehicles delivering mail (no FedEx, UPS or other outside carriers)
     3. Human-powered pallet jacks and hand carts used for retail product delivery from commercial vehicle parking areas behind Buildings UVF/MHC and UVN/CRC.
  2. Any vehicle traffic in this area must stay on cement paved lanes and not travel over grass, paver planting, tree beds or grass and be mindful of pedestrian right of way.

  Area B (north of UVF/MHC, west of UVN/CRC)

  1. Delivery vehicle access will only be allowed at the McClintock and Hoover service gate entrances, and only between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm.
  2. Delivery vehicles on the service lanes north of UVF/MHC must park outside of the fire lane and be attended to at all times.  Delivery vehicles must not park in the service lane running north / south adjacent to UVN/CRC.  Delivery vehicles that park in fire lanes or are left unattended for extended lengths of time will be cited or towed.  There will be a 30 minute time limit on all delivery vehicle parking, even in the appropriate areas.
  3. Contractor or Maintenance vendor vehicles are only allowed in the service lanes to facilitate deliveries.  No construction contractor parking is allowed.  Maintenance vendor vehicles may at times park on the service lane north of UVF/MHC and will be required to display vendor parking passes to be provided by the USC department managing their service (i.e. USC Housing, USC Hospitality, USC Real Estate, USC FMS).
  4. Pedestrian pickups and drop-offs may only stop outside the public sidewalk perimeter of the Village. Uber and Lyft vehicles should not pull into the underground garage entry ramp and then stop/perform U-turns, as this creates a hazard.
  5. Loading and unloading of party/event equipment rentals may only occur via the McClintock entrance behind UVF/MHC.
  6. USC Housing, USC Hospitality and USC Mailing Services vehicles must park in the designated spaces behind UVF/MHC.
  7. USC FMS and DPS Vehicles must park in the designated areas north of UVN/CRC and adjacent to UVO.
  8. All other USC vehicles and electric carts will be cited or towed.  Visitors to the USC Village should be using appropriate parking in the underground retail parking garage.

  Overall

  1. No fire lanes may be blocked at any time.

  Rate Increase announcement (originally posted 5/9/2022)

  Beginning July 1, 2022, the university will introduce adjusted rates for parking permits. The adjustment follows a five-year period during which permit fees remained unchanged, as well as a period during the height of the pandemic, where fees were altogether suspended.

  The maintenance of the university’s parking facilities is supported by the revenue generated by parking permit fees, and the increases in operational expense have created the need to raise the price of permits.

  The new price for parking permits in the Gold parking tier, which accounts for a majority of permits, will be $115/month (from $111/month). Similar increases averaging 5% will be implemented for all parking permits; a full rate schedule can be found on the USC Transportation Parking Rates webpage. Fees for daily guest parking ($20/day), short-term hourly parking ($4/hr) are also being increased as of July 1; for full details about short-term parking options, please refer to our Daily and Hourly Parking webpage. These increases are necessary to support the ongoing operations of our department as we return our services to pre-COVID levels.

  The two- and three-day employee parking permits, which were introduced to support hybrid working schedules, will continue to be offered in FY23, providing a lower-cost permit option for people coming to campus on a part-time basis. Additional cost-effective parking alternatives include UPC’s Grand Avenue Parking Structure and HSC’s Lot 71 and Valley Lot, which will remain in our lower Cardinal pricing tier at $85/month (from $81/month), and various Pay-By-Plate locations available for short-term campus visits. Alternatives to campus parking include our public transit program, which is subsidized 50% by USC, and carpooling. These options can be explored using our online transit portal, Traveler.

  Thank you in advance for your support, and please let us know if you have any questions.

  Independence Day Service Hours (posted 6/24/2022)

  Monday, July 4, is Independence Day, an official USC Holiday.  Please note the following changes to our services on that day:

  Customer Service Centers
  Our Customer Service Centers at both UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) will be closed on Monday. Both will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, July 5.

  USC Buses
  USC Buses will not operate at all on Monday. USC Buses resume their normal schedules on Tuesday, July 5, following the summer schedule posted online here.

  Additional Downey Entrance/Structure Impacts (posted 6/3/2022)

  The Downey Entrance at UPC has been impacted by the construction of Ginsburg Hall in recent months; we were notified today that the project will be impacting the entrance from Vermont, and the north structure entrance, even further in the coming weeks.  Please see below and this attachment for details.

  ENTRANCE IMPACT

  Beginning Tuesday, June 7, the Downey Entrance/Exit to campus will be COMPLETELY CLOSED until further notice. To enter the southwest quadrant of campus, please use either the Watt Way Entrance (open weekdays only from 6:00am-9:00pm), or the McClintock Entrance (24 hrs).  Both those same points can be used for egress (please drive towards the Watt Way exit slowly if the vehicle gate is closed, it will automatically swing inwards). We expect the temporary loss of the Downey Entrance will create additional area traffic, especially in the morning and evening rush hours; please use caution and give yourself extra time if possible.

  STRUCTURE IMPACT

  From June 7 – July 17, the north exit from the Downey Structure will still be available, as an EXIT ONLY, and can be used to take Downey Way back to McClintock (one-way traffic only), from which either of the exit points above can be used.  Between July 18 – August 5, this exit will no longer be available, and the ONLY exit from the Downey Structure will be the east exit onto McClintock Avenue. We anticipate this will create significant delays and congestion within the structure, especially during the evening rush hour; please be patient and cooperative with your fellow commuters during this time.

  Thank you in advance for your cooperation; please let us know if you have any questions.

  Downtown L.A. Street Closures, June 6-10 (posted 6/3/2022)

  The City of Los Angeles is privileged to host the Ninth Summit of the Americas from June 6-10, a gathering expected to include world leaders from throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

  Traffic will likely be impacted in the Downtown LA area and around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from 10 pm Monday, June 6 through noon Saturday, June 11. While none of these impact the UPC area directly, there are intermittent street/freeway exit closures in the area of downtown that we wanted to make the USC community aware of.

  Please visit the City’s press release page regarding this event for complete details.

  Memorial Day Service Hours (posted 5/20/2022)

  Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day, an official USC Holiday.  Please note the following changes to our services on that day:

  Customer Service Centers
  Our Customer Service Centers at both UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) will be closed on Monday. Both will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 31.

  USC Buses
  USC Buses will not operate at all on Monday. USC Buses resume their normal schedules on Tuesday, May 31, following the summer schedule posted online here.

   

  Rate Increase announcement (posted 5/9/2022)

  Beginning July 1, 2022, the university will introduce adjusted rates for parking permits. The adjustment follows a five-year period during which permit fees remained unchanged, as well as a period during the height of the pandemic, where fees were altogether suspended.

  The maintenance of the university’s parking facilities is supported by the revenue generated by parking permit fees, and the increases in operational expense have created the need to raise the price of permits.

  The new price for parking permits in the Gold parking tier, which accounts for a majority of permits, will be $115/month (from $111/month). Similar increases averaging 5% will be implemented for all parking permits; a full rate schedule can be found on the USC Transportation Parking Rates webpage. Fees for daily guest parking ($20/day), short-term hourly parking ($4/hr) are also being increased as of July 1; for full details about short-term parking options, please refer to our Daily and Hourly Parking webpage. These increases are necessary to support the ongoing operations of our department as we return our services to pre-COVID levels.

  The two- and three-day employee parking permits, which were introduced to support hybrid working schedules, will continue to be offered in FY23, providing a lower-cost permit option for people coming to campus on a part-time basis. Additional cost-effective parking alternatives include UPC’s Grand Avenue Parking Structure and HSC’s Lot 71 and Valley Lot, which will remain in our lower Cardinal pricing tier at $85/month (from $81/month), and various Pay-By-Plate locations available for short-term campus visits. Alternatives to campus parking include our public transit program, which is subsidized 50% by USC, and carpooling. These options can be explored using our online transit portal, Traveler.

  Thank you in advance for your support, and please let us know if you have any questions.

  Summer permit sales announcement (posted 4/26/2022)

  Summer 2022 permits will be available online through your parking portal starting Monday, May 2. You can purchase a permit from the available options through our website at www.usc.edu/transportation; start by finding the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, and then follow the prompts. NOTE: All summer permits are available to be printed from home; please be prepared to print your permit once your transaction is completed. Hang-tags or stickers are NOT being issued during the summer 2022 semester. Please email us at auxtrans@usc.edu if you have any questions or cannot access your parking portal.

  Extreme Traffic Congestion Expected Saturday, April 23 (posted 4/15/2022)

  On Saturday, April 23, USC will host two major events at our UPC campus: the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and the USC Football Spring game.

  The LATFOB is an annual two-day festival (April 23/24) attracting over 150,000 guests to campus who love everything book-related. The event consists of hundreds of booths and exhibitions, book signings, speakers, and many other special events. Full details about the event can be found here on their web page.  Parking for this event will be available at Royal, USC Shrine, Jefferson and Figueroa structures.

  The USC Spring Football Game will be fans’ only chance to see new Head Coach Lincoln Riley in action before the season begins!  The game starts at noon at the LA Memorial Coliseum, and Coliseum gates will open at 10:30am. Parking information for this event can be found here.

  USC Transportation expects very heavy congestion and traffic in the area of campus this Saturday due to these two major events, with the most impact anticipated between 10:00am-1:00pm. While we have not been advised of any LADOT street closures, the five major streets surrounding campus/the Coliseum (Martin Luther King Blvd., Exposition Blvd., Jefferson Blvd., Figueroa St. and Vermont Ave.) will be extremely congested on Saturday, with related congestion impacting smaller streets feeding towards campus, and both directions of the 110/10 freeways (especially the Vermont/Hoover exits off the 10, and Exposition/MLK exits off the 110).  Please also note that due to area construction impacts, the Downey Entrance on Vermont Avenue adjacent to the Downey Structure (formerly PSA) will convert to an EXIT ONLY at 1:00pm. The USC weekend intercampus shuttle will still operate on Saturday, but we expect potentially significant delays due to the area traffic.

  If you are coming to campus this weekend (especially Saturday), please anticipate delays and plan accordingly, or consider taking Metro. Please let us know if you have any questions.

  Beat the pain at the gas pump (posted 3/28/2022)

  Rapidly rising gas prices are hitting all drivers hard here in Southern California. Here are some options provided through USC Transportation that may help you beat the pain at the pump.

  • Did you know that USC has its own gas station? It’s located on West 35^th Street, just south of the Grand Avenue Parking Structure. Full details (including hours of operation and daily prices) can be found here. You can even pay with your USCard!
  • One of President Folt’s first initiatives was implementing a 50% transit subsidy for all USC faculty and staff who use public transit to get to work. If you take a bus or train, USC will pay half the cost of your fare. If the transit agency operating the bus or train is a partner of USC Transportation, you can benefit further by using pre-tax payroll deduction to purchase your pass. Details about the USC Transit Subsidy Program, including an application form, are available here.
  • If public transportation isn’t an option for you, there may be a fellow USC faculty or staff member who lives nearby with whom you can carpool. USC’s Traveler platform is an online dashboard that combines all your mobility options into one easy-to-use platform. Check it out and get traveling!

  Weekend Metro closures in downtown LA (posted 3/2/2022) 

  LA Metro has asked regional partners to distribute information regarding some weekend closures and service disruptions in downtown Los Angeles; please refer to their online announcement for complete details and maps of the affected lines/areas.

  Reminder about UPC Egress (posted 2/25/2022)

  As construction of Ginsburg Hall continues, egress from the southwest quadrant of the UPC campus continues to be constrained, especially for vehicles traveling north on McClintock to the McClintock exit. Please remember that the Watt Way exit onto Exposition Blvd remains available at all times via an automatic exit gate (approach slowly and it will open inwards), and the exit is manned and open from 6:00am-9:00pm weekdays. We encourage all Downey Way permit holders to exit via Watt Way if at all possible; please download the recommended egress map for complete details.

  LA Rams Victory Parade on Wednesday, February 16 (posted 2/15/2022)

  The Los Angeles Rams victory parade will start at the west parking lot of the Shrine and make its way east/south to Figueroa Street and the Exposition Park area. This event will cause major disruptions to the UPC campus, vehicles entrances, pedestrian access points, USC bus schedules, city streets, etc. Please refer to this handout for all the latest projected impacts.

  President’s Day Service Changes and LA Metro Service Changes are Coming (posted 2/10/2022)

  Monday, February 21 is President’s Day, a University Holiday.  Please note the following USC Transportation service changes for that day:

  • Customer Service Centers at UPC (in the McCarthy Structure) and HSC (in KAM-120) will both be closed on Monday. Both offices will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday morning.
  • All USC Bus services will be closed on Monday. Normal Spring semester service resumes on Tuesday morning.

  LA Metro is announcing service changes that will go into effect on February 20; please download this flyer to read all about them.

  USC Buses Reminder (posted 1/18/2022)

  Due to classes being held remotely to begin the semester, USC Buses will continue following the Winter Recess Schedule for one additional week (through Friday, January 21).  The Spring Semester bus schedule will begin service on Monday, January 24.  Please visit the bus schedules page on our website for the most recent information/posted schedules and routes.

  Spring Lyft Program Update (posted 1/14/2022)

  As a result of the continuing impact of the COVID pandemic and recent Omicron variant, the University is extending the Lyft program throughout the spring semester in single ride mode. Lyft’s previous shared ride model was the mode of transportation originally offered through USC Transportation’s supplemental ride program and, through that model, we’ve been able to offer more than 4 million free rides to date.

  In August 2020, Lyft was unable to continue the shared ride program, due to health and safety considerations, and transitioned to the current single ride mode. We have been supportive of this change and will continue to make programmatic decisions in the interest of the health and safety of our students.

  We thank you for your support and invite you to visit our website for updates, as well as the details and hours of the program:  https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/campus-cruiser-program/how-to-use-lyft/

  Thank you and Fight On!

  Spring Semester service announcements (posted 1/6/22)

  Please make note of the following USC Transportation Spring Semester service announcements:

  USC Buses

  Due to classes being held remotely to begin the semester, USC Buses will continue following the Winter Recess Schedule for one additional week (through Friday, January 14).  The Spring Semester bus schedule will begin service on Tuesday, January 18 (after the holiday, see below).  Please visit the bus schedules page on our website for posted schedules and route information.

  Appointments for In-Person Services

  Our customer service centers at UPC (in the McCarthy Structure, 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F) and HSC (in KAM-120, 8:30am-4:00pm, M-F) remain open, but appointments are required, starting Monday, January 10.  Please visit our appointment scheduling page on our website to find available times/schedule a visit.

  Martin Luther King, Jr. Closures

  Monday, January 17 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a University Holiday.  All customer service centers and bus routes will be closed in observance of the holiday.

  Winter Recess Service Schedules and Lyft Program Changes for Spring (posted 12/15/21)

  Please read the following announcements regarding important changes to the USC Lyft Rides program and USC Transportation schedules for the remainder of the Fall semester and Winter Recess.

  Winter Recess Schedules (December 16–January 2)

  Transportation offices are closed from December 20 to January 2.

  The USC Lyft Ride program at UPC will operate 6:00PM–12:00AM daily from December 15 to January 2. There is no change to the HSC program’s operating hours.

  The USC Bus system will suspend most services during Winter Recess. We will offer limited service between HSC and Union Station December 20–23 and 27–30; please refer to the  schedules posted on our website. Normal services will resume January 3.

  Campus access will be limited between December 18 and January 2. During this time, vehicle entry and exit will be limited to the McCarthy and McClintock and Jefferson gates. The Jefferson entrance will be closed December 24–26 and December 31–January 2. Pedestrian access will be limited to the McClintock, McCarthy, Trousdale/Exposition, Trousdale/Jefferson and Downey gates.

  Lyft Program Dates & Changes for Spring 2022

  The updated Spring USC Lyft Ride program will begin January 10, 2022. Please note that you will need to sign up for the new program, your enrollment in the previous Lyft program will not transfer over automatically. Email invitations to join the new program will be sent on January 7. We request that you please hold your questions about the program until you receive this email. If you have not received an invitation to join the program by January 10, please email us at auxtrans@usc.edu.

  There are USC Lyft Ride changes which will go into effect on January 10. Listed below are the new program guidelines:

  • The new program optimizes rides by pairing up to two riders from the program going to similar locations.
  • Riders will choose the USC Lyft Ride – SHARED option as their mode of travel in the app.
  • All ride requests must be for single individuals only. Friends traveling together must make individual requests for rides using the app, even if they are going to/from the same location.
  • Masks are required to be worn at all times, the front seat and middle seat must be kept empty, and eating and drinking are not allowed during rides.
  • If anyone in the vehicle is not following these guidelines, BOTH riders and drivers have the ability to cancel the ride without penalty and report issues they experienced directly to Lyft.

  Spring Permits Available this Friday, Dec. 3 (posted 11/29/21)

  Parking permits for the Spring 2022 semester will go live on our website this Friday, Dec. 3, at noon. PLEASE NOTE: All Fall Student permits renew for Spring automatically; the only capacity created for Spring sales comes from returned permits due to permit cancellations, or from Fall graduates (if you’re graduating and no longer need your permit, please remember to return it to us, otherwise, we won’t know!)

  After noon on Friday, all currently available options for Spring will be listed in your account through our website at www.usc.edu/transportation; if the location you want is not listed, unfortunately, that means it is sold out or remains otherwise unavailable. If you are interested in seeing if new locations become available, we recommend checking your account periodically, that is where the availability will show up first.

  Thanksgiving Week Hours and Announcements (posted 11/18/21) 

  Please note the following USC Transportation service hours during Thanksgiving week (November 22-27):

  Customer Service Centers

  Our Customer Service Centers at both UPC (McCarthy Structure) and HSC (KAM-120) will be open as normal on Monday and Tuesday, and closing at 2:00pm on Wednesday. Both offices will be completely closed on Thursday and Friday, resuming normal business hours on Monday, November 29. Appointments are no longer required for in-person service, but Trojan Check/vaccine requirements are now in place, and face masks are required at all times inside buildings.

  USC Buses

  USC Buses will follow their normal schedules Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week; there will be no service at all on Thursday or Friday. USC Buses resume their normal schedules on Monday, November 29.

  Lyft

  The Lyft Safe Rides program will follow its normal schedule Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week; there will be no service at all on Thursday or Friday. On Saturday, November 27, the Trojans will host BYU at the Coliseum; kickoff time is 7:30pm. On that day, Lyft services will not start until midnight due to the football game. (NOTE: the USC/UCLA game on Saturday, Nov. 20 kicks off at 1:00pm; there are no changes to the Lyft program that day.)

  Entrance Hours

  USC Entrances will follow their normal schedules Monday through Wednesday, and follow the posted holiday schedules on Thursday and Friday. For the USC football game vs. BYU on Saturday, the campus will open for tailgating activities six hours before kickoff at 7:30pm – advance tailgating reservations are required. All campus guests will be required to follow the Trojan Check/vaccine requirements that are now in place.

  Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing auxtrans@usc.edu.  Thank you, and happy holidays!

  USC Football Game Day Letter from AD Mike Bohn (posted 8/31/21)

  Please click here to read the Game Day and Coliseum updates letter from USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn, with important details regarding the “NO TAILGATING” policy for USC’s first game vs. San Jose State on Sept. 4.

  Additional appointment blocks added! (posted 8/19/21)

  In response to growing demand for appointments at our University Park Campus office (located in the McCarthy Structure, enter from the quad side), we have made a new set of appointment blocks available online.  Please visit our appointments web page here to book an appointment for in-person customer service. Same-day appointments are NOT available. We do not require an appointment, but they are strongly recommended. Walk-ins will be severely limited as the University continues to practice social distancing in the wake of COIVD and its variants; customers with appointments will be helped before walk-ins.

   

  Graduate Student U-Pass now Available! (posted 8/16/21)

  USC Transportation partners with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to offer the Graduate Student U-Pass program; the reduced fare transit pass offers USC graduate students unlimited rides on Metro’s rail and bus lines for any given semester.  If you need help or have any questions about the program, please contact USC Transportation Rideshare Coordinator Maira Sanchez via email at tsubsidy@usc.edu.

  The Graduate U-Pass will be available for purchase for the Fall 2021 semester starting on Monday, August 16. The program dates will be from August 16, 2021 through January 23, 2022 (23 weeks in total).  The cost is $103 ($105 for new sign-ups, which adds the cost of a card).  Please see the Fall 2021 U-Pass data sheet for complete details and answers to FAQs.  Thank you.

  USC Students Fall services announcement (posted 8/13/21)

  USC Transportation would like to remind all students of the following service reminders for the Fall 2021 semester:

  Fall permit sales continue online; you can purchase a permit directly from the options available through our website at www.usc.edu/transportation; start by finding the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, and then follow the prompts. You can cancel your permit anytime by returning it to us if the campus access plans/teaching schedules change.

  USC Buses are returning to expanded levels of service; the Fall schedule is currently posted on our “Bus Map & Schedules” page, here. Many of our bus routes have returned to their pre-COVID schedules, but some will continue to operate on a reduced basis as we re-hire and train additional drivers. Please continue to monitor our website for service updates.

  The Safe Rides Program will solely be operated by Lyft during the Fall semester; Campus Cruiser will not be available. The program will pay for Lyft SHARED rides ­only; Classic rides will still be available short-term, but only until the SHARED option is reinstated on the platform. Please be sure to wear your mask at all times, and follow all other Lyft Community Guidelines.

  All invitations to join the Lyft program for Fall will be emailed automatically beginning Monday, August 16; do NOT share your invitation with others, as doing so will deactivate your account. If you do not receive an invitation by August 20, please email garciaml@usc.edu to request one. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: The program runs on credits that automatically renew every month; USC does NOT pay for cancellations fees, tips or PrimeTime upcharges. If your ride starts and ends within the appropriate campus geofence, and in all other ways qualifies for the program, it will say “FREE” in the fare quote box; again, the program will only pay for Lyft SHARED rides once that offering returns.  Hours of operation beginning August 16 are:

  • At UPC: 6:00pm – 2:00am, seven days a week
  • At HSC: 5:00pm – midnight, Monday-Friday

  Appointments for in-person office visits are still highly recommended; we are accepting walk-ins on a limited basis, but will give priority to those with appointments. You can make an appointment online here; please remember that per USC/LA County guidelines, masks are required inside buildings at all times, regardless of your vaccination status.

  Trojan Check will be reinstated for campus/selected building access on August 19; please complete your daily attestation before coming to campus and be prepared to have it scanned upon entry to campus.

  Please contact us at auxtrans@usc.edu if you have any questions.  Thank you!

  Fall Bus Schedule now available! (posted 8/12/21)

  The new, printable bus schedule for Fall is now available on our main bus Map & Schedules page (here); Fall Semester 2021 bus routes will begin on Monday, August 23rd. We will continue to expand our service throughout the semester as we are able to increase staffing levels to meet our demand. Please continue to check the Map & Schedules page for updates on added service.

  USC Employee Fall services announcement (posted 8/10/21)

  As posted on the USC Employee Gateway page on Monday, August 9, please note the following service announcements for Fall:

  Fall permit sales continue online! Employees can purchase parking permits directly from the USC Transportation website. (Start by finding the “Access my Account” link under the “Parking” header, and then follow the prompts.) NOTE: All interested employees need to purchase a new permit – please do not use the “Renew” option. Click on “Get Permit” instead. Permit costs are listed for the entire two years an employee permit is valid; if you continue through to the “View Cart” screen, there will be a dropdown menu of payment options, from which you can/should select pretax monthly payroll deduction. The monthly charge will then come out of your paycheck automatically. You can cancel your permit anytime by returning it to USC Transportation if your unit plans/schedule changes.

  USC buses will continue to expand their services throughout the fall semester. An initial fall schedule will be posted the week of August 16 on the “Bus Map & Schedules” page, here, and stay tuned for updates! Per USC/LA County guidelines, masks are also required while taking the USC bus at all times, regardless of your vaccination status.

  If you need to make an appointment, in-person office visits are still highly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a limited basis but priority will be given to those with appointments. You can make an appointment online here.

  Trojan Check will be reinstated for campus access in August. Please complete your daily attestation before coming to campus and be prepared to have it scanned upon entry to campus.

  Please contact auxtrans@usc.edu if you have any questions.

  Metro Connector Project (posted 8/9/21)

  Please see the attached flyer from Metro regarding a Regional connector project that affects the Expo Line surrounding USC.

  Summer Graduate U-Pass Program offering (posted 6/17/2021)

  In response to a petition submitted by Ph.D. students, we notified the USC community today that we would be bringing back the Summer Graduate U-Pass program in 2021. The notice sent to Administration and the Graduate Student Government in response to the petition can be found here; the process for purchasing the summer U-Pass is detailed below.  Please let us know if you have any questions.

  The Graduate Student U-Pass program is available for the remainder of the Summer Semester; the program dates are 6/21 – 8/15/2021, and the pass cost is $31.50, payable via credit card.  The process to purchase it is as follows:

  • Go to our website at usc.edu/transportation
  • Under the “Parking” header, click on “Access My Account”
  • Enter your ten-digit USC ID# and password, and click the “Log In” button. You can also create an account on this page if you do not yet have one.  If you forget your password, please send us an email at auxtrans@usc.edu to have it reset
  • On the Parking Portal page, select the drop-down arrow next to “Permits” at the top, and then click on “Get Permits.” Click the “Next” button on the following screen.
  • On the following page, the top box is asking for your Subclassification.  *IMPORTANT: for the Graduate U-Pass program, select “Student – BUS U-PASS GRAD STUDENT” from the drop-down menu.  Complete/confirm all the other required fields, and click on the “Next” button at the bottom.
  • On the “Select Pass…” page, choose either a new card (for an extra $2 charge), or just a renewal (if you have an existing card). Check the agreement box and click on the “Next” button to continue. Click the “Next” button on the following screen.
  • On the “View Cart” page, select a payment method from the drop-down menu, enter/confirm your email address, and click “Pay Now” at the bottom of the page. You will be directed to another screen to enter your card details.

  If you chose to renew, your existing card will be loaded within 48 hours. If you purchased a new card, it will be mailed to you.  Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting our RideShare Coordinator at tsubsidy@usc.edu.

  Fall 2021 Permit Process Update (posted 6/17/2021)

  The new permit purchasing process has been distributed via email, also appears here, and will appear on the USC Gateway on Monday, June 21. Please read the memo for complete details, the highlights of which appear below:

  • ALL employee permits expire 6/30/2021; we are asking all employees to go online through our website to purchase a new one, effective July 1.
  • You do not have to purchase a permit starting in July if you do not know what your unit/department plans are yet.  If you do wait to purchase a permit until a later time, you will be subject to location availability at the time of purchase.
  • Two new value permits have been created to assist employees who will be on campus a few days/week or less – please refer to the memo for complete details.
  • As always, let us know if you have any questions. The best way to reach us is via email at auxtrans@usc.edu

  Updates for Summer/Fall 2021 (posted 5/15/2021)

  As the University continues moving forward with their plans to reopen, we wanted to post the following reminders for Summer/Fall 2021:

  • Parking remains free of charge for all USC employees and students through June 30, 2021. PLEASE NOTE: while there is no fee for permits, you must still display a permit in your vehicle so we know you are an employee/student. Fall 2020/Spring 2021 permits that have expired are fine, and will be honored through 6/30 – there is no additional action you need to take. If you do not have a permit, and need one between now and June 30, please log into or create an account on the permits section of our website, and “purchase” a permit (at no cost) that you can print from home and display in your vehicle.
  • New parking permits will be required for ALL campus constituents effective July 1, 2021. We will also begin charging for permits again on that date. We will be announcing the process for each campus both on this page and via direct email in the coming weeks; please check back frequently for updates.