Osprey Connector
We will Swoop You Up!
The UNF "Osprey Connector" is the University's shuttle system that provides convenient transportation around campus and to the St. Johns Town Center when UNF classes are in session.
This service is available to all students, faculty & staff, and campus visitors. Take advantage of this opportunity, it is fast, safe, clean and free!
All Osprey Connector shuttles are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. If you need further assistance due to a mobility need, please contact Parking & Transportation Services at (904) 620-4280 to schedule a pick-up.
TransLoc is your convenient shuttle app
This app offers the following features:
- Selecting favorite stops
- Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) for each stop
- Stop annunciator
- Real-time shuttle occupancy information
To keep riding smoothly, download the app by clicking on the logo to the right.
For additional TransLoc questions please click on FAQ and scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Temporary schedule for holidays/intersession
- Osprey Connector Schedule & Route
- Osprey Transit -- Riders with Mobility needs
- Town Center Shuttle
- Safety
- Shuttle Rental
Temporary schedule for holidays/intersession
Labor Day
- Osprey Connector: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to midnight on Tuesday, September 2.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, August 29. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Tuesday, September 2.
- Town Center: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to 3 PM on Monday, September 1.
Fall break
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 3 AM on Thursday, October 9. Service will resume at 11 AM Sunday, October 12.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 9 PM on Wednesday, October 8. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, October 13.
- Town Center: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to 3 PM on Thursday, October 9.
Veterans Day
- Osprey Connector: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to midnight on Tuesday, November 11.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 9 PM on Monday, November 10. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Wednesday, November 12.
- Town Center: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to 3 PM on Tuesday, November 11.
Thanksgiving
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after midnight on Sunday, November 23. Service will resume at 11 AM Sunday, November 30.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, November 21. Service will resume at 7:30 AM on Monday, December 1.
- Town Center: service will be inactive after 3 PM on Sunday, November 23. Service will resume at 11 AM on Saturday, November 29.
Winter break
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 6 PM on Friday, December 12. Service will resume at 11 AM Sunday, January 4.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, December 12. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, January 5.
- Town Center: service will be inactive after 3 PM Friday, December 12. Service will resume at 11 AM on Sunday, January 4.
Martin Luther King Jr.
- Osprey Connector: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to midnight on Monday, January 19.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, January 16. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Tuesday, January 20.
- Town Center: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to 3 PM on Monday, January 19.
Spring Break
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 3 AM on Saturday, March 14. Service will resume at 11 AM Sunday, March 22.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, March 13. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, March 23.
- Town Center: service will be inactive after 3 PM Friday, March 13. Service will resume at 11 AM on Sunday, March 22.
Spring term intersession
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 6 PM on Friday, May 1. Service will resume at 7 AM Monday, May 11.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, May 1. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, May 11.
- Town Center: service will be inactive after 3 PM Friday, May 1. Service will resume at 10 AM on Monday, May 11.
Memorial Day
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 6 PM on Friday, May 22. Service will resume at 7 AM Tuesday, May 26.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Friday, May 22. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Tuesday, May 26.
- Town Center: service will be modified with a start time of 11 AM to 3 PM on Monday, May 25.
Juneteenth
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 6 PM on Thursday, June 18. Service will resume at 7 AM Monday, June 22.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 5 PM on Thursday, June 18. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, June 22.
- Town Center: regular service schedule on Friday, June 19.
Independence Day
- Osprey Connector: service will be inactive after 10 PM on Thursday, July 2. Service will resume at 7 AM Monday, July 6.
- Osprey Transit: service will be inactive after 9 PM on Thursday, July 2. Service will resume at 7:30 AM Monday, July 6.
- Town Center: regular service schedule for Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Osprey Connector Schedule & Route
| Hours | Days |
|---|---|
| 7 AM to 3 AM | Monday - Friday |
| No Service | Saturday |
| 11 AM to 12 AM | Sunday |
| Hours | Days |
|---|---|
| 7 AM to 10 PM | Monday - Thursday |
| 7 AM to 6 PM | Friday |
| No Service | Saturday and Sunday |
The Campus Route:
- Starts at Kernan Boulevard (next to Hicks Hall/Lot 53) and proceeds to
- the Flats at UNF (Building 65)
- Central campus area shuttle stops that include:
- the Fountains
- Engineering
- Arena
- Lot 18
- Library
- Student Union
- Returns back towards the core of campus, with additional five stops prior to finishing at Kernan Boulevard (next to Hicks Hall/Lot 53)
These routes can be viewed through the shuttle map and can be tracked real-time via TransLoc app.
Osprey Transit -- Riders with Mobility needs
The Osprey Transit is a dedicated shuttle to assist students, faculty and staff with mobility needs and temporary mobility needs that extend beyond the assigned standard shuttle stops on campus. While all the Osprey Connector shuttles are full accessible, the customer now has the additional option of requesting a pick up and drop off location on campus.
This exclusive shuttle is equipped with four wheelchair seats and 8 - 10 seats for other mobility needs.
| Hours | Days |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM to 9 PM | Monday - Thursday |
| 7:30 AM to 5 PM | Friday |
| No service | Saturday & Sunday |
To schedule a pick up time, please call 904-631-5466
Town Center Shuttle
| Hours | Days |
|---|---|
| 10 AM to 4 PM | Monday - Thursday |
| 11 AM to 3 PM | Friday - Sunday |
The Town Center shuttle route starts on campus in front of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Building 12 then stops at the following locations of the Town Center Parkway:
- ALDI grocery store
- Blaze Pizza restaurant
- Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant
- Target home goods, clothing & other store
- Publix grocery store, before returning to the Library stop on campus
This route can be can be tracked in real-time via TransLoc app.
Safety
To ensure a safe and comfortable ride on the Osprey Connector shuttle, please follow these rules:
- No alcohol
- No animals allowed other than approved service animals
- No smoking
- Be seated
- Shirt and shoes are required
If the shuttle is not running and you choose to walk during late hours, you may request a Safety Escort by calling the University Police Department at 904-620-2800.
Shuttle Rental
To view the following, a login may be required
Contact Luis Senior, Jr.
Operations Manager for ECHO East Coast Transportation
Phone
Email luis@echoeastcoast.com
Website www.echoeastcoast.com