Accessibility Features TigerTransit is equipped with features to support riders. Wheelchair and boarding assistance Each bus is equipped with one fully-automated and one manual wheelchair seat, along with a deployable ramp. Your TigerTransit driver will assist in securing your wheelchair or assistive mobility device. All buses kneel, lowering the front end of the vehicle closer to the ground or curb. Visual and auditory assistance Buses are equipped with automatic verbal and visual next stop announcements. When boarding, you may also notify the driver if you have questions about you destination and which stop would be best. Priority seating Seating located nearest to the vehicle door(s) is designated for as priority seating for seniors and people with temporary or permanent disabilities. Depending on the type of vehicle, there are specific areas for riders with mobility devices. Service animals Service animals are permitted on TigerTransit buses. Service animals must ride the bus within the owner’s space, may not block the aisle, and must be under control by use of leash or harness that does not interfere with other passengers. Additional accommodations If you need further assistance, accommodations, or reasonable modifications, please contact The Service Point. TigerAccess Princeton University offers complimentary curb-to-curb shuttle service for anyone needing to navigate campus with either a permanent or temporary disability.Trips can be requested anywhere someone would reasonably be going on TigerTransit. TigerAccess operates a wheelchair-accessible van accommodating up to three passengers or two passengers when one is using a wheelchair. Please book in advance whenever feasible. Rides requested less than 24 hours in advance will be accommodated when possible. Requesting a TigerAccess ride For visitors and those without a Princeton.edu email address Please submit a TigerTransit Access Request form and a member of the dispatch team will reach out to you within 24 hours to confirm ride details and schedule your trip. For members of the University community with a Princeton.edu email address Please submit a TigerTransit Access Request form.For users with an active TripShot account, dispatch will enable the TigerAccess booking feature on your account. If you do not have a TripShot account, you will receive sign-up instructions by email in advance of your trip. After signing up, you will receive an email notification that you are now able to book TigerAccess rides directly through the app's on-demand feature. Accessibility alerts You can sign up for alerts regarding impacts to walkways and building entrances from Facilities. Sign up today Real-time bus appDownload the TripShot Mobile App to your mobile device for real-time bus arrival info on the go. You can even plan your trip by tracking the real-time arrival of your bus with TripShot right from your desktop or tablet. Campus construction impacts Although each project is exciting and will advance the mission of the University, construction will temporarily impact parking and campus bike and pedestrian paths. Transportation and Parking Services is working closely with the Office of Capital Projects, the Office of the University Architect, the Office of Disability Services, and many other partners to maintain safe and accessible routes. Learn more about University capital projects
