ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE INFORMATION

 

SAFETY RULES: In order to ensure the safety and comfort of shuttle riders, pedestrians and motorists, it is important to follow these simple rules.

WAITING:
- Wait in an orderly line for the shuttle
- Don't knock on the driver's door or chase the shuttle. Please wait for the next shuttle. 
- Respect the shuttle and shuttle stops
- Don't run to board the shuttle 

BOARDING:
- Enter from the front door only
- Let passengers exit before you board the shuttle
- Hold children's hands when boarding and exiting
- Board the shuttle when it has fully stopped

RIDING:
- Standees must remain behind the white safety line
- Use headphones on the shuttle
- No smoking, eating or drinking while on board
- Keep aisles free

DISEMBARKING:
- Use the stop bell before you reach your stop
- Stand clear until the bus leaves and cross at the nearest crosswalk
- Look carefully in all directions before you cross

MOTORISTS:
- Use caution when approaching a stopped shuttle from either direction
- You must always stop for flashing red lights even on the divided roads and multilane roadways

PEDESTRIANS:
- Stay on the sidewalk until the shuttle leaves the bus stop
- Wait until a shuttle pulls out of an intersection before crossing the street

ADA ACCESSIBLE SERVICE: To help you have a safe and comfortable ride, it will be helpful if you:
- Tell the driver if you would like assistance
- Board the hydraulic platform in outboard position (back towards shuttle)
- Center the wheelchair on the hydraulic platform and apply the brakes
- Allow the driver make sure that the wheelchair is secured properly
- Allow the driver operate the lift gate manually if there is a power failure

CONTACT US: If something happens at the shuttle stop that makes you feel unsafe, tell the driver or call the University Police at (631) 632-3333.

Report any unsafe road conditions or problems with pedestrian walkways (light outages, potholes etc.) to (631) 632-6400.

Call (631) 632-6418 for any items left on the shuttle.

We reserve the right to cancel or augment SBU Transit service levels based on traffic, weather and/or other conditions. For more specific information or to inquire about current SBU Transit service levels, please call (631) 632-3741 or (631) 632-6418.