TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Departments - UOS Information
Transportation Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to
students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University. Customer satisfaction is
our fundamental priority and, as such, we offer a broad range of services.
Passenger
Transport Services provides regularly scheduled transportation throughout
the Cambridge and Allston Campuses, as well as Somerville. Van
Service is available in and around the Cambridge and Allston campuses
for persons with mobility impairments or medical conditions. Buses and vans are also
available for special transportation requests.
Parking Services
administers and maintains most of the lots and garages on Harvard property. Parking
on campus is a fee-based permit system that tries to find the most convenient location
for all members and visitors of the Harvard community. Special event parking may
also be obtained for both members and non-members of the University for a fee, based
on availability.
Mail Services
is responsible for delivering U.S. Mail and inter-office mail to the Harvard community.
In addition, Mail Services offers an on-demand package delivery program, student
mail-forwarding service, ?mail house? batching and labeling service and
courier service. Mail Services also provides custom service to academic departments
within the University and is available for consultation and full operational management
of a department?s mail room. The primary sorting depot is located at 219 Western
Avenue, Allston and a second mail depot is conveniently located on campus at Vanserg
Hall.
Fleet Management
Services provides a full vehicle and equipment maintenance program for university
vehicles including sticker renewal, cleaning, graphic design, and a fuel administration
program. In addition, Fleet Management offers a vehicle lease program which includes
an insurance and maintenance program to all University departments.
The Motorist
Assistance Program offers aid to anyone on Harvard property that has
a flat tire, needs a jump start, or has locked their keys in their vehicle.
The CommuterChoice Program provides
all the information you need to plan your commute. Options include carpool
and vanpool matching assistance;
transit assistance (and MBTA Pass discounts); bicycling resources, including
route planning; shuttle information; and zipcar membership.
The Transportation Strategic Plan Information Gateway is a resource that provides information about the University's Transportation Strategic Plan and its process.
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