To the Sam Houston State campus community,
Service for the Sam Houston State University's "Sam Shuttle" will be terminated on May 15 with regular service taking place through that day.
The entire article with more detail is posted at Today @ Sam, and can be read through this link.
We apologize for the inconvenience it may cause the riders of the Shuttle, but hope to have a solution in the near future.
How do I buy tickets to ride the shuttle?
What is the average length of trip?
Where are the off campus stops?
Where are the on campus stops?
Do I have to pay for parking on campus if I am riding the shuttle?
What days of the week does the shuttle run?
What if the shuttle is filled to capacity?
Are there any discounts for children?
Where do I inquire about employment with the shuttle?
What benefits do I receive from riding the shuttle?
Is there any transportation at the shuttle stops?
Who do I call if I leave something on the shuttle?
In the case of an accident who will be responsible?
What is the university contact number for more information?
How do I buy tickets to ride the shuttle?
Ticket Locations: Office of Enrollment Management (Smith-Kirkley 144): 8:00 a.m. - 5:00; Recreational Center (Next to HKC) Entrance Counter: 4:00 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.; Cashiers Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Recreation Center accepts exact change only. The Enrollment Management Office accepts exact change, checks and credit cards. The Office of Enrollment Management has relocated to Estill Building, Suite 314.
Tickets are $4 one way, $8 for round-trip. Single tickets and books of 40 tickets are available. Tickets are non-refundable. No transfers. Any time you get off the bus at a stop, you will have to present another ticket to get back on the bus.
What is the average length of trip?
One hour, one way
Where are the off campus stops?
Huntsville: Bowers Stadium (west parking lot)
Flag poles at Coliseum on Bowers Blvd. across from the HKC
Conroe: Outlets of Conroe Parking Lot; 1111 League Line Road (and I-45) (Stop is in the center of the parking lot.)
Lone Star College: Main Entrance Lot for Lone Star College; College Park Drive (a.k.a. HWY 242 West)
Shenandoah: Portofino Shopping Center on I-45. Stop is on the south end of Portofino on Alexandra, the road that goes between Buffalo Wild Wings and Home Depot. Parking for the shuttle is the Home Depot parking lot.
The Woodlands: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Parking Lot; 2005 Lake Robbins Drive (shuttle will be west of Six Pines (across from Market Street)).
SamShuttle signs will be at each location.
Where are the on campus stops?
Bowers Stadium and at the flagpoles at the Coliseum
Do I have to pay for parking on campus if I am riding the shuttle?
If
you need to park your vehicle on campus, you must pay for a parking permit. Orange permits that allow you to park in the reduced rate parking lot at Bowers Stadium may be purchased for $25.00.
Non-SHSU employees or students that want to ride the shuttle from SHSU:
For persons wanting to ride the shuttle from the SHSU shuttle locations, a parking decal must be purchased to park on campus for the reduced rate parking lot. To purchase a parking decal: (a) visit the Cashiers Office (Estill Bldg., Room 103 hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) on campus to pay the $25.00 parking decal rate and complete a form for our records; (b) visit the University Police Department office (Sam South location) with your paid receipt to receive a parking decal; (c) purchase shuttle tickets at one of listed locations on campus or other shuttle stops.
The parking decal is valid until August 2009.What days of the week does the shuttle run?
Full Schedule on Monday through Thursday
Reduced service on Friday
Check out schedule here.
Holidays (check www.btd.org)
Can anyone ride the shuttle?
The shuttle is public transportation and is not limited to students, staff, and faculty.
What is the shuttle capacity?
57 seated passengers, more can stand.
What if the shuttle is filled to capacity?
We are very excited about Sam Shuttle, and we ask everyone to please remember that this is a new program and we will need everyone's patience. We have no way of measuring the initial demand of the shuttle and as demand increases we can look at increasing the service. This is an interlocal agreement between five entities with The District and all changes that are made to the service schedule must be approved by all five entities.
If you find that the shuttle is filled to capacity, look around at the people in line and realize they may be able to carpool for that one time--this too would be a cost savings for you.
Are there any discounts for children?
No
Where do I inquire about employment with the shuttle?
www.btd.org
What benefits do I receive from riding the shuttle?
Save on gas, Better on the environment, Meet new people
Time management - read and study on the commute
Is there any transportation at the shuttle stops?
Trolleys and Waterway Cruisers in The Woodlands http://www.btd.org/Waterway.htm
Who do I call if I leave something on the shuttle?
The District at 1 (800)272-0039
In the case of an accident who will be responsible?
The District assumes liability. In case of a breakdown another bus will be sent with a possibly delay in schedule. University personnel will handle on-campus notification of delays.
What is the university contact number for more information?
Sam Shuttle (936) 294-3408