Dial-A-Ride Transportation.
The shuttle is free to anyone who needs a ride anywhere on the regular campus shuttle routes.
If a person with disabilities prefers to not ride the Campus Shuttle, they can make arrangements for a special DART pickup to take them to any location on campus at no charge. (To be taken anywhere off campus, there is a $1.25 charge each way.) This service is only available on days when classes are scheduled.
For a special DART pickup, call 796-8675 at least 2 hours prior to needed pickup time.
The campus shuttle runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, during the fall and spring semesters. Shuttle runs only on days classes are scheduled.
The route is the same every day.
Currently there are eight stops scheduled on the campus shuttle (see route map in the left navigation):
- East Campus Suites
- The Rock Café
- Knollview Drive at parking lot 4
- Allied Health Building
- West Campus Community Center
- Parking lot 19 (west of McDonald's)
- Arts and Science Building
- North Hall near the UC
The campus shuttle will run continuous loops, each taking approximately 18 to 20 minutes. The shuttle loop may take longer during busy traffic hours or inclement weather.
The DoubleMap mobile app will display the location of the bus en route. You can also view where the buss is live at Big Rapids Campus Shuttle Map
Download DoubleMap for free from your app store to see where the shuttle is located en route.
Please be at the stop and ready to board the shuttle when it arrives at your location since it is unable to wait for riders.>
Analyses are conducted periodically to analyze traffic flow, ridership, and student needs. Based on information the route could change. If you have suggestions email them to [email protected].
The bus driver will keep any found items on the bus during the day the item was found. After that initial day, call the DART office at 231.796.8675.
Students cannot request that the campus DART shuttle take them off campus or destinations beyond the designated stops. However, there are other DART shuttles run by the City of Big Rapids that operate daily. DART can be contacted to provide transportation to local stores, restaurants, etc. at 231-796-8675.
Contact Campus Auxiliary Services at 231.591.5402, [email protected] or DART staff at 231.796.8675.