Beginning June 1, 2009, passengers will need a permit to ride the shuttle. A park-and-ride permit is $38.25 plus taxes per month, and a ride-only permit is $16.50 plus taxes per month. Permits are available on either a monthly or an annual basis. In addition, a pay-and-display machine will be available on the south lot (near tennis courts) for occasional users. Shuttle riders interested in obtaining a permit can make arrangements at the Queen’s Parking Office located in the Rideau Building, 207 Stuart Street (Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm).

There will also be changes to the shuttle service schedule and route. The express (#1) shuttle will no longer run and the route for the campus shuttle (#2) will be shorter offering fewer stops and a quicker service. The new service consists of one 40-seat bus that runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A map of the new, shorter route and and a copy of the schedule is available on the Queen’s parking website.

A recent audit to gauge ridership on shuttle buses showed that even during times of peak demand, one shuttle will accommodate the current ridership. The new schedule will ensure that shuttles run closer to capacity, in keeping with the University and Hospital’s commitment to green initiatives and fiscal responsibility.

Use of the shuttle alleviates demand for public parking around KGH and parking at Queen’s main campus lots.