Accessible campus transportation

Vandal Access para-transportation shuttle

The Vandal Access shuttle service, funded by Parking and Transportation Services (PTS), provides on-campus transportation for students and employees with temporary or long-term mobility limitations. This service ensures equal access to facilities, programs and events across campus.

How to sign up

Advanced authorization is required before using the Vandal Access shuttle. The approval process depends on whether you have a University of Idaho disability parking permit.

If you have a U of I disability parking permit:

Complete the Vandal Access rider form (the need for a personal care assistant (PCA) or a service animal to accompany the person much be included on the form), and
PTS staff will contact you to confirm your ride schedule.

If you do not have a U of I disability parking permit, submit ONE of the following:

CDAR or HR documentation — Students should work with the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR), and employees should contact Human Resources for accommodation documentation, OR
Doctor’s note — A note from a licensed medical provider including the expected duration of service stating the person meets the definition for a “person with a disability,” as defined by Idaho Code section 49-117(7)(b) and needs mobility assistance, OR
Pregnancy-related mobility assistance — A medical note specifying the necessity of transportation assistance during pregnancy.

Failure to provide required documentation within five days of application will result in delay of services until submitted.

How Vandal Access works

Scheduled rides: Rides are pre-scheduled based on your class or work schedule.
On-demand rides: For unexpected needs, requests must be made at least two hours in advance.
Requests made after 5 p.m. will be processed the next business day.

Service hours and locations

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday (fall and spring academic sessions only).
Campus-only: Vandal Access only operates on campus and cannot provide off-campus transportation.
Weather and mechanical issues: Severe weather or mechanical failures may lead to rescheduling. PTS will notify riders of cancellations.

Vandal Access policies and procedures

Rider responsibilities

Be on time: The driver will not call upon arrival. Riders more than five minutes late will be marked as a no-show.
Cancellations: Call 208-874-7746 at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ride to cancel or indicate that you are running late. Repeated lateness, even with notification, can result in suspension of services.
No-shows: Two no-shows per semester require a meeting with the PTS field operations manager. Three or more no-shows may result in 30-day suspension.
Service animals only: Pets are not allowed on the shuttle.
No food or drinks: Open containers are prohibited.

Loss of ridership privilege

PTS reserves the right to suspend service for:

Three or more no-shows in a semester.
Excessive cancellations or late arrivals (five or more in 30 days).
Unscheduled ride requests (three or more in 30 days).
Disruptive, violent or unsafe behavior, illegal conduct, or a direct threat to the health or safety of others

Suspended riders will receive a written notice and an opportunity to appeal.

Appeals process

Appeals must be submitted within 30 days to vandal-access@uidaho.edu.
Riders can present supporting information.
Appeals are reviewed by the Executive Director of Public Safety, Security and Parking.
A final decision will be provided in writing.