Commencement parking and transportation plan

Monday, December 9, 2019

Parking and Niner Transit Plan for Commencement

To accommodate expected parking demand for Commencement, the following parking areas will be CLOSED for faculty, staff and students who are not attending Commencement from 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, through 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec 13:

  • Cone Decks 1 and 2
  • West Deck
  • Lot 7
  • Lot 7A
  • SAC ADA Lot
  • SAC North
Recommended parking alternatives:
 
  • East Deck 1
  • East Deck 2 or 3
  • South Village Deck
  • Or ride the light rail (information below)
Niner Transit service changes
 
  • On Friday, Dec. 13, regular Niner Transit service will change to Commencement shuttle service only from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Niner Transit service will then resume with two Silver and two Green route buses until midnight.
 
  • On Saturday, Dec. 14, Niner Transit will provide Commencement shuttle service from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, bus service will only be available from East Deck and UNC Charlotte Main Station to the Popp Martin Student Union. Niner Transit service will resume service at 7:30 p.m. with two Silver route buses and two Green route buses operating until midnight.
 
A few other notes:
  • Craver Road will be closed on Friday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please visit pats.uncc.edu for changes in traffic pattern.
 
 
For information on regular Niner Transit schedules, download the UNC Charlotte NextRide app, which provides real-time tracking of the buses with estimated stop times. The same information is also available on the NextRide website.
 
Your cooperation in accommodating graduates and their families is appreciated and will help ensure UNC Charlotte’s Friday Commencement ceremony is a joyful and positive experience for all.
 
Questions?
Parking and Transportation Services
704-687-0161