The UT Shuttle System serves more than 5.2 million passengers each year, making it one of the largest university shuttle systems in the country. It is operated by Capital Metro, which also has numerous city bus routes that serve UT Austin. UT students, faculty, and staff may use all shuttles and buses free of charge with a valid UT photo ID. Schedules and routes are all available online (links below), and Dadnab offers a way to receive transit directions by text message (just text 512-981-6221 with your origin and destination). There are many other useful apps also available for transit users. Most of the shuttle routes have a frequency of every 5 to 10 minutes. UT commuters wishing to bring a bike to campus may use the bike rack found on the front of the shuttles and buses.
In 2014, Capital Metro launched a next generation bus line called MetroRapid. This service, which includes UT Austin along the routes, offers free onboard Wi-Fi, has traffic signal technology to extend green lights a few seconds when running behind schedule, and utilizes Transit Priority Lanes downtown. For more information, please refer to the list below (MetroRapid routes are highlighted in black).
Parking spaces at UT Austin are limited and expensive. For example, an annual garage permit for commuting students costs $6281. If you’re going to live off-campus, it’s wise to choose an apartment, condo, or house near a shuttle or bus route that goes to campus.