Getting Around

The most efficient way to travel on campus and around town is by bus:

C-U Mass Transit District (MTD)

(www.cumtd.com)

801 E University, Urbana 384-8188 open 8am-5pm Monday - Saturday

As a student, you are entitled to ride the MTD for free (you actually pay for this privilege with part of your student fees), including shuttle buses and Niterides. You must present your I-card as your bus pass.

Shuttle buses around campus run regularly and often, throughout the school year. Niterides are available after normal working hours throughout the school year.

Non-students pay $1.00 a ride, with one free transfer.

Schedules are available: on buses, at Illini Union, at MTD, on-line, and in Biophysics office.

I find that many students walk to and around campus...it's cheap and it's good exercise.

Roller blades and skateboards are also very popular modes of transportation.

A lot of students also ride bicycles. There are many bike paths around campus. Just remember to ride defensively, and watch for other bikes, other vehicles of the 2 or 4+ wheel varieties, and especially pedestrians. You will need to register your bicycle with Campus Parking.

Bikes

Durst Cycle

(www.durstcycle.com)

1201 S Mattis, Champaign 352-3300

1112 W University, Urbana 367-3600

Champaign Cycle

(www.champaigncycle.com)

506 S Country Fair, Champaign 352-7600

Wild Thang Cycles

(wildthangcycles.com)

1106 S Vine, Urbana 367-2453

Bikeworks

1103 W Main, Urbana 328-2001

Kohlmann's Bike Shop

802 Westfield, Champaign 352-6348

You can also pick up used bikes, which are usually much less expensive than new at:

Police Auctions -- The Champaign, Urbana, and Campus Police departments hold auctions each year to get rid of impounded/stolen/lost bicycles. Call the police stations for auction dates. You can get some very good deals on almost new bikes at these auctions.

Garage sales and newspaper ads -- Look in local papers for sales. If you are patient and are diligent, you can get some real bargains!

Driving your car to campus is not recommended. It is very hard to find parking on campus; parking meters range from $.75-$1.00 for 1/2 hour; and the Cities of Champaign and Urbana, along with Campus Parking, love to give parking tickets (with prices ranging from $7-$20 a ticket)! Additionally, you must register your car with Campus Parking. Here are some addresses you may find helpful should you decide to drive anyway.

Division of Campus Parking

(www.parking.uiuc.edu)

1110 W Springfield, campus 333-3530

In the Public Safety Building, corner of Goodwin & Springfield

Driver's License Examination Station

(www.sos.state.il.us)

2401 W Bradley, Champaign 333-5729

hours: 8-5:00pm Wed-Fri (till 6pm Tu). 8-12:00pm Sat.

You must present 3 forms of acceptable identification in order to apply for a license, one of which must be a birth certificate. ID must prove name, date of birth, SS#, and signature. If you plan to take a driving "road" test you must arrive at least 2 hours before closing.

*Hint* If you want faster service, call the Rantoul (892-8773), Tuscola (253-2813) or Monticello (762-2841) offices!

Car Repair

If you have your own car, chances are you will need regular maintenance, or something repaired at some point. Here are a few places I have used over the years:

Neil Auto Parts & Service

807 N State, Champaign 351-6993

A small shop in an older section of town. My family has used them for years. They don't work on all makes and models, so call ahead. If it doesn't need fixing, they won't try to talk you into it!

CarX Auto Service

(www.carx.com)

601 University Ave, Champaign 352-0124

906 W Bradley, Champaign 352-9700

I’ve had brakes and exhaust systems repaired here.

Twin City Auto Body

102 E Springfield, Champaign 352-0299

Tires, oil changes, etc.

Sammy's Auto Electric Service Inc

(www.iatn.net/i/m/21503/t/b/s.plex)

1907 B W Springer Dr, Champaign 398-3864

Alternators, starters, generators, etc.