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Labor Day Holiday CABS Service

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, CABS will run reduced service on Monday, September 2. The Campus Connector route and paratransit will operate on the weekend schedule and CABS On-Demand will provide regular service. All other routes will not run during this time.

Routes in Service on September 2:

July 4 - Independence Day Holiday CABS Service

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, there will be no CABS service on Thursday, July 4.  Regular CABS service resumes on Friday, July 5.

Please note: Normal service for the James Parking Shuttle will end at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 and will run from 6 a .m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Regular James Parking Shuttle service resumes at 5 a.m. on Friday, July 5.

Additional information about parking during the holiday is available on the CampusParc website.

Juneteenth CABS Service

In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no CABS service on Wednesday, June 19. Regular CABS summer service resumes on Thursday, June 20.

Please note: Normal service for the James Parking Shuttle (for visitors and patients) will end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 and will run from 6 a .m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Regular James Parking Shuttle service resumes at 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Memorial Day Holiday CABS Service

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no CABS service, including the Med Center Express on Monday, May 27. Regular CABS summer service resumes on Tuesday, May 28. 

Please note: Normal service for the James Parking Shuttle (for visitors and patients) will end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 and will run from 6 a .m. - 6 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Regular James Parking Shuttle service resumes at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Episode 9: Ridesharing with Tom Holman and Cassi Shaffer

Ridesharing is a common mode of transportation and a good alternative to walking alone, especially at night. On this episode of The City of Ohio State podcast, we hear from OSUPD about how to book and use Lyft Ride Smart and other rideshares safely. Plus, how one Ohio State program called CABS On-Demand offers free rides after 9 p.m. 

Road Closures, CABS Impacts for Hot Chocolate Run

The Hot Chocolate Run will take place on Sunday, November 19. Rolling closures will occur along High Street, south of 11th Avenue from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please note that the intersection of 11th Avenue and High Street will also be closed at this time. CABS On-Demand and paratransit will remain available.

In the News: Using cameras on transit buses to monitor traffic conditions

As highlighted by Ohio State News, researchers have demonstrated that they could use cameras installed on CABS buses at The Ohio State University to automatically and accurately measure counts of vehicles on urban roadways. 

"Sharing access to our bus cameras for traffic monitoring is a great example of how university operations can support research and learning," said Tom Holman, director of Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM). "We are happy to share existing resources that can generate helpful data for long-term traffic planning purposes on campus and beyond."

In the News: CABS, USG bring back campus free airport shuttle for spring break travelers

As highlighted by The Lantern, The Undergrad Student Government (USG) is partnering with Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) to once again provide a free airport shuttle for spring break travelers. 

The shuttles will take students to John Glenn International Airport and will run hourly on March 10 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 11 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shuttles will also be available to take students back to campus on March 18 from 12 p.m to 12 a.m. and March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Weekend Changes for James Parking Shuttle

Due to a temporary closure of the Safe Auto Garage for routine cleaning and maintenance, the James Parking Shuttle (JPS) will add stops this weekend. Beginning on Friday (8/5) at 7 p.m., and running through Sunday (8/7) at 9:30 p.m., the JPS will service Wexner Medical Center Garage with stops at Rhodes Hall, Ross Heart Hospital and The OSUCCC James only. This service change is to accommodate patients and visitors parking in the Wexner Medical Center Garage during the temporary closure of Safe Auto Garage.

Campus Area Bus Service Recognized for Commitment to Reducing Emissions

Transportation and Traffic Management’s Campus Area Bus Service has been recognized by Ohio Clean Fuels as a three-star certified Ohio Green Fleet. The certification recognizes organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency.