Safety Transportation Program
Valet Park of America (VPA) operates a safety transportation program to help WPI community members travel safely to and from Campus. This program is available to students and employees and is free-of-charge. VPA operates clearly marked seven and fourteen passenger shuttle vans equipped with the latest technology and campus police radio communication.
Guidelines for use:
- When boarding shuttles, riders must present their WPI ID.
- Service is available for use within a one-mile radius of 100 Institute Road.
- Services are provided for use to/from:
- campus and off-campus housing.
- campus and campus locations.
- CVS, located at 44 West Boylston Street, during business hours only.
- Price Chopper, located at 221-222 Park Ave, during business hours only.
- Union Station, located at 2 Washington Square, for the purposes of travel during business hours only.
- Service is not provided for transportation to / from restaurants, bars, commercial, properties, shopping centers, etc.
- Service is not provided for transportation to / from an off-campus residence to another off-campus residence.
- Transportation of drugs or alcohol on Valet Park shuttles is strictly prohibited. Riders will be denied entry to the shuttle and Campus Police will be summonsed to assist.
TripShot App
WPI Campus Shuttles offers riders the TripShot App to connect you to your destination. The TripShot App offers trip planning and the ability to travel with predictability by signing up for True-Time® Notifications and Alerts
First-Time Rider, please follow these steps:
1-Download TripShot from your phone’s app store.
2-Enter your Service Name: Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
3-Select Log In with WPI SSO.
4-Enter your university username and password.
After completing these steps, you should be registered with TripShot.
Questions? Email us at wpishuttles@valetparkofamerica.com
Download the TripShot App!
Valet Park Service for Academic Year 24-25
Valet Park will provide two shuttle services:
- a daytime scheduled stop service and,
- a nighttime "on demand" service.
No Service Dates:
- Monday, September 2 (Labor day: no service for daytime shuttle only, nighttime will operate)
- Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Friday, November 29 (day after Thanksgiving: no service for daytime shuttle only, nighttime will operate)
- Winter Break (December 13 through January 14)
- Monday, January 20, 2025 (MLK Day: no service for daytime shuttle only, nighttime will operate)
- Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriot's Day: no service daytime shuttle only, nighttime will operate)
Daytime shuttle service hours of operation:
- Operates Monday through Friday only.
- Riders are not required to request a ride through the TripShot app for the daytime shuttle.
- Beginning Thursday, August 22 and ending Wednesday, May 7
- Daytime Shuttle no service dates:
- Fall Break ( 10/12/24 - 10/20/24 ), nighttime will operate
- Winter Break: ( 12/14/24 - 1/14/25 ) no services
- Spring Break ( 3/8/25 - 3/16/25 ), nighttime will operate
The daytime shuttle will offer scheduled stops to and from:
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WPI Townhouses
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Faraday Hall
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60 Prescott
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Bartlett Center
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44 West Street; adjacent to South Village Student Center
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48 Sever Street; adjacent to Marston A/B
Daytime shuttle departure times
The shuttle will arrive at each stop approximately one minute prior to departure*; please arrive on time and plan accordingly.
Depart Townhouses |
Depart Faraday Hall |
Depart 60 Prescott Street |
Depart Bartlett Center |
Depart 44 West Street |
Depart 48 Sever Street |
Depart Bartlett and return to Townhouses |
7:00am | 7:04am | 7:06am | 7:10am | 7:12am | 7:13am | 7:20am |
7:30am | 7:34am | 7:36am | 7:40am | 7:42am | 7:43am | 7:50am |
8:00am | 8:04am | 8:06am | 8:10am | 8:12am | 8:13am | 8:20am |
8:30am | 8:34am | 8:36am | 8:40am | 8:42am | 8:43am | 8:50am |
9:00am | 9:04am | 9:06am | 9:10am | 9:12am | 9:13am | 9:20am |
9:30am | 9:34am | 9:36am | 9:40am | 9:42am | 9:43am | 9:50am |
10:00am | 10:04am | 10:06am | 10:10am | 10:12am | 10:13am | 10:20am |
10:30am | 10:34am | 10:36am | 10:40am | 10:42am | 10:43am | 10:50am |
11:00am | 11:04am | 11:06am | 11:10am | 11:12am | 11:13am | 11:20am |
11:30am | 11:34am | 11:36am | 11:40am | 11:42am | 11:43am | 11:50am |
12:00pm | 12:04pm | 12:06pm | 12:10pm | 12:12pm | 12:13pm | 12:20pm |
12:30pm | 12:34pm | 12:36pm | 12:40pm | 12:42pm | 12:43pm | 12:50pm |
1:00pm | 1:04pm | 1:06pm | 1:10pm | 1:12pm | 1:13pm | 1:20pm |
1:30pm | 1:34pm | 1:36pm | 1:40pm | 1:42pm | 1:43pm | 1:50pm |
2:00pm | 2:04pm | 2:06pm | 2:10pm | 2:12pm | 2:13pm | 2:20pm |
2:30pm | 2:34pm | 2:36pm | 2:40pm | 2:42pm | 2:43pm | 2:50pm |
3:00pm | 3:04pm | 3:06pm | 3:10pm | 3:12pm | 3:13pm | 3:20pm |
3:30pm | 3:34pm | 3:36pm | 3:40pm | 3:42pm | 3:43pm | 3:50pm |
4:00pm | 4:04pm | 4:06pm | 4:10pm | 4:12pm | 4:13pm | 4:20pm |
4:30pm | 4:34pm | 4:36pm | 4:40pm | 4:42pm | 4:43pm | 4:50pm |
5:00pm | 5:04pm | 5:06pm | 5:10pm | 5:12pm | 5:13pm | 5:20pm |
5:30pm | 5:34pm | 5:36pm | 5:40pm | 5:42pm | 5:43pm | 5:50pm |
*Times may be affected by traffic and weather conditions*.
Nighttime shuttle service overview and hours of operation:
The nighttime shuttle will utilize “On Demand Shuttle Stops” which are strategically located across Campus, and at three off-campus locations. To access this safety program, you must download the TripShot app to order the nighttime shuttle. The app allows users to enter their pick-up location, select a drop-off destination, and then request the safety transport. The app also provides GPS tracking .These locations are programmed into the TripShot app and available for your selection. Either, or both of your “pick-up” or “drop off” location(s) must be from one of these “On Demand Shuttle Stop” locations; you will not be able to order the shuttle without choosing at least one of these locations.
Nighttime - On Demand Shuttle Stops
1 | Bartlett Center | 174 West Street |
2 | Counseling Center | 16 Einhorn Road |
3 | Dean Street Parking Lot | 22 Dean Street |
4 | Faraday Hall | 10 Faraday Street |
5 | Elbridge House | 16 Elbridge Street |
6 | Gateway Garage | 12 Washburn Way |
7 | Goddard Hall | 210 West Street @ Corner of Goddard Hall and Olin Hall |
8 | Gordon Library | 209 West Street |
9 | H. Carr Throws Facility | 51 Massachusetts Avenue, across from Alumni Stadium |
10 | Mass Academy & 85 Prescott St. | 85 Prescott Street Main Entrance |
11 | Morgan Square | 90 Institute Road, across from Stoddard B |
12 | Rec Center Rotary@ Park Ave Garage | 151 Park Avenue / 151 Salisbury Street |
13 | 15 Sagamore Road | 15 Sagamore Road |
14 | WPI Townhouses | 79-81 Park Avenue |
15 | Unity Hall | Lower entrance at 27 Boynton Street |
16 | West Street Parking Lot | 160 West Street, corner of West and Institute Streets |
South Village | ||
17 | 6 Oak House | 6 Oak Street |
18 | 48 Sever Street | Sever Street by Marston Way |
19 | South Village Campus Center | 44 West Street |
20 | William Street parking lot | 62 West Street |
Off- Campus | ||
21 |
CVS Pharmacy *business hours only |
44 West Boylston Street |
22 |
Price Chopper Grocery Store *business hours only |
211 Park Ave |
23 |
Union Station *business hours only |
2 Washington Square |
• Beginning Thursday, August 22 and ending Friday, December 13
• Resuming Wednesday, January 15 and ending May 7
• Operates seven nights a week.
• TripShot app will open for ride requests beginning at 6 p.m.
• TripShot app will close for ride requests at 2:30 a.m., service ends at 3:00 a.m.
Safety Transportation Program Shuttle Services FAQs
What are the WPI shuttle services?
- Daytime Shuttle: Operates Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm. Check the schedule for stops and times.
- Nighttime Shuttle: Operates 7 days a week, 6pm-3am (last pickup 2:30am). Provides rides from a residential address within a 1-mile radius of campus to campus property.
Where are the WPI shuttle service stops located?
The locations are listed on the Daytime or Nighttime shuttle schedules on the Safety Transportation Program webpage.
Are there any locations where the WPI shuttle services do not drop off?
The WPI shuttle service does not drop off at commercial locations or locations over a one-mile radius of campus.
If I leave something on the WPI shuttle, who do we contact?
For items left on the shuttle, please contact WPI Police at 508.831.5433 (non-emergency line).
Contact
If you have questions and/or concerns, please contact:
Lt. Karen Confer
WPI Police
VPA Safety Transportation Program Liaison
Kconfer@wpi.edu