Transportation Services

WKU Transportation Services is committed to providing safe, courteous and efficient transportation for students, faculty, staff and the general public to the WKU campus.

 Topper Transit WKU Topper Transit has a fleet of 11 buses (4 medium duty Bluebirds, 5 Low Floor Giligs, 2 Para-transit) providing on and off campus transportation services for Western Kentucky University. Topper Transit employs 8 full-time drivers, 13 part-time drivers and 2 student drivers.

A variety of transit services are provided for the WKU community. On-campus service is free to all students, faculty, staff and visitors. The three fixed routes (White Line, Red Line, Blue Line) move passengers from point to point around campus. Off-campus service (Shopping Shuttle/Green Line) is used to transport passenger to and from area shopping/recreation/housing centers. Para-transit service is provided for disabled passengers and requires an ADA boarding pass, which is available at the PTS office at no charge. Shuttle services are also available for special university events.

Fixed Routes:

The White Line - Connects main campus and south campus.  Route map.

The Red Line - On the main campus, provides service from the perimeter parking lots to academic buildings. Also provides service to the South Campus areas.  Route map.

The Blue Line - Service from North side Park 'n Ride Lots, residence halls and academic buildings. Route map.

The Green Line - Provides evening service between main campus, south campus, and off-campus shopping/recreation/housing areas.  Route map.

Para-transit Service - On call service for disabled faculty, staff and students.

NEXTbus

Topper Transit utilizes the latest in tracking technology. The NEXTbus system uses a geo-positioning system to track the location of each bus, on each route, and relay that information, in real-time, back to the information center. The system takes the guesswork out of the arrival times of the buses to particular stops. Riders can simply call (270) 392-3193, enter the bus stop code, and listen to the arrival time of the next bus to that location. Riders with internet accessibility can log on to www.wku.edu/nextbus to obtain the same information.

The bus stop codes needed to operate the system can be found at each campus stop on all four routes: White Line, Red Line, Blue Line and the Shopping Shuttle (Green Line). Note: Off campus Shopping Shuttle stops may not be currently identified with a sign. Additionally, PTS has code cards available in brochures located throughout campus. (ie. residence hall front desk, DUC information desk, WKU Welcome Center) Each bus is supplied with code cards as well.

The NEXTbus program has been initiated by Topper Transit as an additional means of offering improved customer service, visibility, and increased ridership. The new service will provide Topper Transit riders with reliable and relevant passenger information. This is particularly valuable to passengers waiting in inclement weather or those unaware of an interruption of service.

 

White Line

The White Line provides service between main campus and south campus. It is used by students who live on campus who are taking classes on south campus and by students using the Campbell Lane Park and Ride service to get to main campus. On the main campus, stops are conveniently located around the perimeter of campus to serve most of the academic and residential areas of campus. Click here for schedules.

Red Line

The Red Line provides service on the Main Campus from perimeter commuter parking lots to the eastern edge of campus and to South Campus areas. Parking lots served include the Chestnut Street Lots and Center Street Gravel Lot. Service is provided to academic and residential buildings along State Street and Normal Drive along the eastern edge of campus. Click here for schedules.

Blue Line

The Blue Line provides service to the Kentucky St. and Center St. gravel lots to the north side of campus. Other areas serviced include:

Cherry Hall

The Valley

DUC & PS2

Keen Hall

Kentucky Museum

The service operates from 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday during regulary semesters and run on a twenty minute frequency. Click here for schedules.

 

Green Line (Shopping Shuttle)

The Green Line serves two functions:

It provides service between the main campus and south campus in the evenings to return students to their residence halls or vehicles.

It provides service to off campus shopping areas, including Wal-Mart, Greenwood Mall, Kroger, Great Escape Theater, The Gables Students Apartments, and Barnes and Nobles shopping center.

The Green Line operates from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (every 30 mins.) weeknights, and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (on the hour) on Saturdays. When classes are out of session, and during summer term, service is provided from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Click here for schedules.

 

Park 'n Ride (Campbell Lane Lot)

A convenient alternative to trying to find a parking space on campus is to use the Campbell Lane Park and Ride Lot. This is a cost effective, time saving service from the Campbell Lane Lot and South Campus to main campus.

Campbell Lane parking permits are only $30/year for students. In addition to the Campbell Lane parking lot, Campbell Lane permits are honored on the main campus in All Permit Zones and Commuter zones (except PS2) after 2:30 PM. They are also honored in all zones (except Housing) after 4:30 PM.

The White Line route provides transit service every 10 minutes during the academic year. Bus stops are conveniently located around the perimeter of campus and provide near "front door" service to many academic and residential buildings.

The Campbell Lane Park and Ride service is recommended for commuting students who arrive to campus between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, for residential students taking classes at South Campus, or residential students seeking a low cost parking alternative.

 

Para-transit Service

 Paratransit service is available to faculty, staff and students with a temporary or permanent disability who do not have reasonable access to shuttle services. This option is determined on a case by case basis through the Parking & Transportation Department. Registration is required. See Paratransit Services for more details.

GObg, Bowling Green's public transit system, provides paratransit service throughout the City of Bowling Green. For more information, contact the GObg Office at 782-3162 or e-mail them at mailto:contact@casoky.org