The Osprey Connector: We will Swoop You Up!

Announcements

• Live feed of an Osprey Connector shuttle in progress

  This service is known as DoubleMap and it offers the riders peace of mind through a variety of interfaces that provides real-time shuttle locations and estimated time of arrival (ETA) predictions to a specific stop.  

   

  DoubleMap has created an iOS and Android app for your smart phone that provides quicker results and alert options. 

• New shuttle features
  New shuttle bus company, ECHO Transportation, provides additional features such as Wi-Fi access, an interior auto voice announcement system identifying shuttle stops and an auto-passenger counting system notifying passengers of shuttle occupancy.
• Service Schedule

  Fall & Spring Service hours 

  Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3 a.m.

  No Service Saturday

  Sunday 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (modified housing route only)

• Shuttle Route

  The Campus Route starts at the Kernan Boulevard and First Coast Technology Parkway stop, continues onto the stop at The Flats at UNF and stops at three locations in the campus core, then two stops at Lot 18 and back to the campus core for four stops before returning to the Kernan Boulevard location. Shuttle schedule listed above. Arrival time is about every 5 to 6 minutes during regular hours and approximately every 15 minutes during the late night hours.

   

  The Sunday Residence Hall Route starts at Kenan Blvd. (next to Hicks Hall/Lot 53), proceeds to The Flats, stops at the Fountains, and then proceeds to the Village and the Crossings before returning to Kernan Blvd. (next to Hicks Hall/Lot 53). 

       

  These routes can be viewed through the DoubleMap app.

• Safety

  To ensure a comfortable and safe ride on the Osprey Connector shuttle, please follow these rules:

  • No alcohol
  • No animals other than approved service animals
  • No smoking
  • Be seated or stand behind the white safety line

   

  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

  Interested in renting one of our passenger shuttles for an on OR off campus event? 

   

  • Up to 30 max passenger (on campus Only) with 2 hour minimum: $56.65/hr.
  • Up to 30 max passenger (off campus Only/within Duval County) with 3 hour minimum: $56.65/hr. 
  • Up to 30 max passenger (off campus Only/outside Duval County) with a 5 hour minimum: $56.65/hr. 
  • 31 to 38 max passenger (on or off campus)  with 4 hour minimum: $95/hr.
  • 39 to 56 max passenger (on or off campus) with 5 hour minimum. $115/hr.

   

  Call Luis Senior, Contract Administrator for UNF Shuttle System, at 904-631-5466 or e-mail lsenior@echotransportation.com to schedule your next shuttle rental! 

• The Osprey Transit -- Shuttle for 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 of operation for Fall/Spring/Summer: include 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday.  No service on Saturday or Sunday.  

         

  To schedule a pick up time, please call (904) 620-5718 no later than 7 p.m. the prior day of intended pick up time. Please refrain from leaving weekend phone requests for a Monday morning pick up time prior to 8:30 a.m. For more assistance, please call Parking & Transportation Services at (904) 620-2815.

Visiting the St. Johns Town Center

• Route and Hours of Operation

  The St. Johns Town Center Route starts on campus at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library shuttle stop and stops once at the Town Center before returning to the library stop. The drop-off and pick-up point at the Town Center is the same bus shelter used by JTA (Jacksonville Transportation Authority), located on Town Crossing Drive behind the Men's Warehouse store.

   

  The shuttle will run seven days a week with the below listed times, with the exception of holidays. Holiday shuttle service hours will be listed within the Osprey Update.

   

  Please review Student Update or Faculty/Staff Update for Holiday service hours.  

   

  Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last pick-up at UNF is around 3:20 p.m.; last pick up at the Town Center is around 3:45 p.m.)

   

  Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last pick-up at UNF is around 2:25 p.m.; last pick up at the Town Center is around 2:45 p.m.)   

   

  Arrival is about every twenty minutes.