Transportation Information Because of the many transportation options available, it is not necessary for your student to have a car while attending UNT. Students can use the UNT Shuttle, e-ride or Denton County Transportation Authority services to get around. Campus Transportation Services include: •
The UNT Shuttle, which serves the campus and off-campus studentoriented housing
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Ridesharing through a web-based rider connection program
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Access to local bus service by presenting a valid UNT ID
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Access to the Denton County Transportation Authority A-Train service with service to Dallas and Lewisville
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E-ride late night on demand service for students serving the main, Eagle point and Discovery Park campuses
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Free parking for bicycles
Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA)
DCTA Connect is local fixed route bus service operating in the cities of Lewisville and Denton. The routes were configured to provide easy access to many important destinations within these cities. Connect operates Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays. UNT students can ride this service “Fare Free” by showing a valid UNT ID. For more information about this service including routes and schedules, please visit dcta.net.
Parking Services If your student plans to bring a vehicle to campus, there are several parking permit options available, including Eagle commuter parking, Resident parking, garage parking, and motorcycle parking. The parking fee is not included in tuition and fee costs. For more information, visit transportation.unt.edu/parking.
The University of North Texas and the Denton County Transportation Authority have partnered to provide the university community with local route and commuter bus service. University of North Texas
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