Transportation Services

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WKU Transportation Services is committed to providing safe, courteous, and efficient transportation for students, faculty, staff, and the general public to the WKU campus.  A variety of transit services are provided for the WKU community.  Service is free to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.  Shuttle services are also available for special university events.

Three fixed day service routes (White Line, Red Line, and Blue Line) move passengers from point to point around campus.

Three off-campus routes (Green Line, Yellow Line, and Purple Line) are used to transport passengers to and from area shopping, recreation, and 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.  All Topper Transit buses are wheelchair lift equipped.

Day Service Fixed Routes:

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White Line

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Full Route Schedule 

Days of Service:  Monday - Friday during Spring and Fall semesters; No service during Intersession Service or Holidays.

Hours of Service:  7:10 AM - 6:00 PM

Service Frequency:  10 minute frequency from 7:10 AM to 9:00 AM; 8 minute frequency from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM;15 minute frequency from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Service Area:  Travels between main and south campus.  It covers the central part of main campus, traveling up Normal Drive and down College Heights Blvd.

Points of Interest:  South Campus; Campbell Lane Commuter Lot; Parking & Transportation Service (PTS); Creason Parking Lot; Gary Ransdell Hall; MMTH; Helm Library; Grise Hall; ES&T; COHH; Cherry Hall; The Valley; Parking Structures 1 & 2; DUC; and Keen Hall. 

Red Line 

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Full Route Schedule

Days of Service:  Monday - Friday during Spring and Fall Semesters; No service during Intersession Service and Holidays.

Hours of Service:  7:25 AM - 5:00 PM

Service Frequency:  10 minute frequency from 7:25 AM to 4:00 PM; 20 minute frequency from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Service Area:  The Red Line travels between main campus and south campus. It covers the eastern edge of campus, traveling up Chestnut Street and down Normal Drive.

Points of Interest:  South Campus; Campbell Lane Commuter Lot; Parking & Transportation Service (PTS); Gary Ransdell Hall; MMTH; Helm Library; Grise Hall; ES&T; COHH; PFT; South Chestnut Parking Lot; and North Chestnut Parking Lot.

Blue Line 

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Full Service Schedule

Days of Service:  Monday – Friday during Spring and Fall Semesters; No service during Intersession Service and Holidays.

Hours of Service:  7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Service Frequency:  Continuous 15 minute frequency.

Service Area:  The Blue Line serves the northwest quadrant of campus, traveling up Kentucky Street, Center Street, and down College Heights Blvd.

Points of Interest:  Alumni Square Parking Garage; The Apartments at 1302 Kentucky St; Center St. Gravel Commuter Lot; The Columns Student Apartments; Cherry Hall; The Valley; DUC; Parking Structures 1 & 2; and Keen Hall.

 

Evening Service Fixed Routes:

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Green Line

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Weekday Full Route Schedule

Weekend Full Route Schedule

Days of Service:  Monday – Saturday during Fall and Spring Semesters; Reduced Service during Intersession and Holidays.

Hours of Service:  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Weekdays; 4:00 Pm - 8:00 PM Saturdays

Service Frequency:  Continuous 30 minute frequency Weekdays; Continuous 60 minute frequency Saturdays.

Service Area:  The Green Line provides shuttle service from the Main Campus to South Campus and then shopping destinations along Campbell Lane.

Points of Interest:  South Campus; Campbell Lane Commuter Lot; Creason Parking Lot; Gary Ransdell Hall; MMTH; Helm Library; Grise Hall; ES&T; COHH; Cherry Hall; The Valley; DUC; Keen Hall; The Gables; Great Escape Theatre; Big Lots; Kroger; Wal-Mart; Greenwood Mall; and Barnes & Noble.

Yellow Line

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Full Route Schedule

Days of Service:  Monday - Friday during Fall and Spring Semesters; No Service during Intersession Service and Holidays.

Hours of Service:  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Service Frequency:  Continuous 30 minute frequency.

Service Area:  The Yellow Line provides shuttle service from the Main Campus to Downtown Bowling Green along State & College Streets.

Points of Interest:  Creason Parking Lot; Jones Jaggers Hall; Gary Ransdell Hall; Helm Library; MMTH; Grise Hall; EST; Cherry Hall; The Valley; DUC; Keen Hall; and Downtown Bowling Green;

Purple Line

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Full Route Schedule

Days of Service:  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during Fall and Spring Semesters; No Service during Intersession Service and Holidays.

Hours of Service:  10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Service Frequency:  Continuous 15 minute frequency.

Service Area:  The Purple Line provides late evening shuttle service from the Main Campus to Downtown along State & College Streets and to off campus housing on Creason Drive and Campbell Lane.

Points of Interest:  Westin Apartments; Daymar Apartments; Campus Pointe; Campus Suites; The Gables; Kappa Delta House; North Chestnut Parking Lot; Overtime Bar & Grill; Mellow Mushroom; Downtown Bowling Green; The Valley; and Keen Hall.

NEXTbus

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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 six routes: White Line, Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, Yellow Line, and Purple 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 ride guides 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.

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 2:00 PM. They are also honored in all zones (except Housing) after 4:30 PM.

The White Line and the Red Line routes provide transit service approximately 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

Para-transit service is an on-call service available to faculty, staff and students with a temporary or permanent disability who do not have reasonable access to shuttle services. All Topper Transit buses are wheelchair lift equipped.  This option is determined on a case by case basis through the Parking & Transportation Department. Registration is required.  For more information, call 270-745-2163. 

GObg, Bowling Green's public transit system, provides paratransit service throughout the City of Bowling Green. For more information, contact the GObg Office at 270-782-3162 or e-mail them at mailto:contact@casoky.org

 

GObg Public Transit

The City of Bowling Green offers public transit service to its citizens as GObg. The GObg routes extend to the WKU campus with several popular stops. The GObg purple line includes transportation to area supermarkets and local apartment complexes. To learn more about the service, go to http://www.casoky.org/transportation.  

Unlimited ride bus passes, for a full semester, are available at the PTS office for only $10.00. Get yours today and see just how easy it is to be car-free on campus.