SDSU Transportation Services

2026 Commencement is only a couple of days!

Event day information & tips:

Parking fee is $5 for guests who prepay and $10 on the day of. Guests may park in P3, P4, P6, P7 or P12. P2B available for oversized vehicles.

Do NOT park in residential areas.

Arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to walk over to the arena. Expect traffic both pedestrian and vehicle.

If possible, carpool with family and friends.

Use public transit! The trolley and buses drop you off only a short walk away from the arena and you don’t have to worry about sitting in traffic to exit parking lots.

Limited shuttle services will be provided at designated locations.

Finally, congratulations to all those who are graduating!

Safe Ride is wrapping up for the semester!

Service will end on May 13, but don’t worry-expanded hours are coming next year:
🕖 7 PM – 3:30 AM (Monday–Friday)

Thank you for riding with us this semester. Stay tuned for more updates and safe travel options!

Image 1
A minimalist calendar design with “SDSU Transportation Services” at the top. The date “May 13” is circled in red, with text below reading “Safe Ride is Ending.” A smaller label reads “13 May, 2026.”

Image 2
A graphic featuring a red Safe Ride vehicle at the bottom with a soft moon background. Text reads: “Heads up! Safe Ride hours will be expanding next year to 7 PM – 3:30 AM Monday–Friday.” SDSU Transportation Services branding appears at the top.

Spending too much on gas?

Switch up your commute with SDSU Commute Share - ride with other students, staff, and faculty who live near you.

-Split commute costs
-Fuel included for vanpools
-$500 SANDAG subsidy per vehicle

We’re currently looking for drivers & participants to start our first vanpool group - this is your chance to find your commute match.

Ready to save money and commute smarter?
Check the link https://transportation.sdsu.edu/commuting/commute-share

IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS
Slide 1

Promotional graphic for SDSU Commute Share with the text “Spending too much on gas? Try SDSU Commute Share.” Additional text reads “Find a commute that works for you. Vanpool is available for SDSU students, faculty and staff.” The image shows a gray SUV driving on a road with hills and trees in the background. SDSU Transportation Services logo appears at the bottom.

Slide 2

Informational graphic titled “What is Commute Share?” describing it as a shared ride program for SDSU students, staff, and faculty who live near each other. Listed benefits include “Split commute costs,” “Fuel included for vanpools,” and “$500 SANDAG subsidy per vehicle.” Background features simple illustrations of clouds, trees, and wind turbines, with SDSU Transportation Services branding at the bottom.

Slide 3

Graphic with the heading “We are looking for Drivers & Participants” followed by text indicating groups are forming from specific locations. Listed areas include San Ysidro, Chula Vista, Poway, Oceanside/Bonsall, Murrieta/Temecula, and Imperial Valley. Background includes simple nature illustrations such as trees and wind turbines.

Sustainability starts with how you get around.

From taking the trolley to walking to class, small choices can make a big impact.

This Earth Day, challenge yourself to Ride Green, skip the car and try a more sustainable way to get to campus

Tag us to show how you’re riding green



Image Description Slide 1 (Cover)

A green textured background with collage-style elements including trees, leaves, and water droplets. Large bold text reads “Happy Earth Day” with smaller text underneath that says “How SDSU Students Can be More Sustainable.” A image of the Earth is at the bottom with SDSU Transportation Services branding.

Image Description Slide 2 (Transportation Pollution)

A graphic showing a yellow car emitting dark exhaust smoke on a road, surrounded by images of plastic bottles and other symbols. Text explains that transportation is a major source of pollution and contributes about 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Image Description Slide 3 (Public Transit)

A graphic trolley or train is shown in front of a globe with sustainability icons like recycling symbols and leaves. Text encourages using public transportation such as buses or trolleys and notes that it produces less carbon emissions than driving.

Image Description Slide 4 (Walk, Bike, Carpool)

A collage with a globe surrounded by outdoor imagery, including a person biking and another walking. Nature elements like trees and water droplets are included. Text encourages walking, biking, or carpooling and highlights that many car trips are short enough to be replaced with these options.

Image Description Slide 5 (Impact / Closing)

A background with large bold green text reading “Small Choices Add Up.” A Earth is shown at the bottom by a hand holding a small plant. Supporting text says that small sustainable actions, like replacing car trips with transit, can significantly reduce carbon emissions.

SDSU - help shape the future of biking around San Diego!

The City of San Diego is updating its Bicycle Master Plan, and they want YOUR input on bike lanes, connections, and safety.

They want to know what you think:
• Does the network connect you to the places you go most?
• Are there gaps that still need to be fixed?
• Is anything missing that you’d like to see added?

It takes less than a minute:
1. Go to the link https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/sd-bikeplan
2. Click “Add Marker”
3. Drop a pin + share your feedback

Focus on areas around SDSU + places you travel often!

Open until April 30 - make your voice count.



Image Description – Slide 1 (Cover):
An illustrated promotional slide featuring two people riding a tandem bicycle through a green park setting. Large bold text reads “San Diego’s Bicycle Master Plan,” with a highlighted banner below stating “Wants Your Input!”

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Image Description – Slide 2 (SDSU Map Highlight):
A map of the SDSU campus and surrounding area displaying proposed and existing bike routes. The slide is titled “Help Shape SDSU Bike Routes,” with smaller text encouraging viewers to “Add if something is missing.” Colored and dashed lines indicate different types of bikeways and proposed connections.

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Image Description – Slide 3 (How-To + Deadline):
An instructional slide outlining how to participate in the bike plan survey. It lists three steps: go to the website, click “Add Marker,” and drop a pin to share feedback. The slide also highlights the deadline to submit input, April 30.

Explore SDSU - Admitted Student Day 2026 ❤️🖤

🚇 Transportation:

• MTS Bus & Trolley stops around campus
• MTS one-way fares are only $2.50
• MTS full day pass is only $6
• Designated ridesharing pick up and drop off locations

🚗 Parking:

• Free parking for this day only
• Only park in P1, P3, P4, or P12
• Parking in an unapproved location may result in a citation
• Disabled Person (DP) Parking is available
• Do NOT park in residential areas

[Image Description – Slide 1 (Cover): A promotional slide showing a busy SDSU campus entrance with students walking. Large text reads “Explore SDSU,” with “Admitted Student Day” and event details (April 11, 9AM–2PM), along with “Parking & Transportation Information.”
Slide 2 (Free Parking Info): An informational slide with a white text box listing free parking details for the event, including designated lots (P1, P3, P4, P12), guest parking guidelines, accessible parking information, and a note to avoid residential areas.
Slide 3 (Parking Map): A campus map highlighting parking locations (P1, P3, P4, P12) and the event site, with labeled markers to guide attendees on where to park.
Slide 4 (Transportation Options): An informational slide outlining transportation options, including MTS bus and trolley details, fare pricing, and carpool/rideshare recommendations.
Slide 5 (Transportation Map): A campus map displaying transportation-related points such as transit stops and drop-off locations, along with the event area for navigation]

New EV Zipcars have been added to the second floor of the South Campus Plaza Parking Structure!

Zipcar vehicles, EV and gas-powered, can be found all around campus and can be rented on an hourly or daily basis. Gas, insurance, and 24/7 roadside assistance are included in your rental rate. Rates start as low at $8.75 per hour.

[Image Description: Zipcar Electric Vehicle parked and actively charging on the second floor of the South Campus Plaza Parking Structure.]

Safe Ride isn’t just a service - it’s people who care about getting you around safely

Meet some of the drivers behind Safe Ride! They’re here each weeknight to make sure SDSU has a safe, reliable way to get around campus.

Next time you hop in a Safe Ride, say hi, they’re part of what makes this service so special

Calling all SDSU artists! 🎨 Students and employees welcome!

📌 We are transforming a crosswalk into an art piece and need YOUR ideas. We are looking for a bold, positive, and inclusive design.

⭐ Submissions deadline: April 20, 11:59pm
⭐ Installation date range: May 18 - June 16

🔗 complete the form in our bio ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWRM6KkYnfxzWZ-MyOkcL6QzxRrpUkKqwhQQMrM4VwV4ecyg/viewform )

📌 The artist whose design is selected will receive a $250 stipend and a one-semester transit pass, and will be invited to collaborate with our team in painting the crosswalk.

📌 We will cover all supplies and materials, and during the installation, we will provide a road closure and on-site support to ensure a safe and successful installation.

📌Artist participation is required and must be able to replicate and paint their design onto the required dimensions.

Have you heard? We're hiring! 📝

We are hiring multiple students. Please read the full description of each position before applying.

📌 Positions:
• Transportation Services Student Assistant - Social Media
• Transportation Services Student Assistant - General Outreach

📌 General Requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 units at SDSU.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA.

📌 Where to apply:
• Handshake (link in bio)
• sdsu.joinhandshake.com

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Please note that application timelines, position openings, and position descriptions are subject to change without notice. For the latest information, check Handshake or contact us directly.