Transportation Services Offered

The Transportation Department offers the following transportation service for Wells students, faculty and staff. The College transportation shuttles depart from the front of Main Building. Reservation sign-ups sheets and printed schedules are available in the Transportation Department located in the Bellinzoni Building and also on line at www.wells.edu/slife/transportation.htm.

• Ithaca:  Daily scheduled transportation service to and from specified destinations
• Auburn:  Weekend scheduled transportation service twice a month to specified destinations
• Transportation shuttles for campus arrival/departures
• Club, organization and class transportation requests

Reservations for all transportation services are required. Transportation vehicles have a limited number of seating and it is managed on a first come, first served basis. 

On-campus individuals must sign-up for the transportation service in the reservation book in the Transportation Department. Sign-ups are required 15 minutes prior to the departure time and must be legible. Print your first and last name and the destination or pick-up location. Off-campus individuals should make their reservation by calling the reservation line at 315-364-3385.

The vehicle stops only if someone has reserved a drop-off or pick-up at one of the specified destinations. Depending on variables like road conditions, the number of stops, weather, and mechanical problems, significant differences in pick-up times may occur. It is recommended that passengers arrive at the stop five minutes before the vehicle is scheduled to arrive. If the vehicle is 15 minutes late, beyond the scheduled pick-up time, please contact the Campus Safety Department at 315-364-3229. In an effort to keep the vehicle on schedule and get passengers to their destinations on time, the driver will only wait 2 minutes beyond the scheduled departure time from any location (including Main). There are no turn-arounds once a vehicle is in route.

For in-route pick-ups, cancellations, or emergency transportation issues contact the Campus Safety Department at 315-364-3229.

Reservation cancellations are also required. Cancellations must be made 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. If the cancellation is not called in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure, it will result in the issuance of a transportation fine (see transportation fine policy). 

The fare for the Ithaca daily transportation services and Auburn weekend transportation services is $1.00 each way (exact change). Payment is due at time of ride. There are no IOU’s. If you do not pay at time of ride, a fine (see transportation fine policy) will result. Wells students may purchase a transportation pass in lieu of paying cash each time. The cost of a pass is $16.00 for (20) rides. You may purchase a transportation pass in the Transportation Department office between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ithaca Daily Scheduled Transportation Service 
The Transportation Department offers Ithaca daily scheduled transportation service to the following locations. Refer to the schedule for departure times. The Ithaca daily scheduled transportation service is not offered during times of break. Courtesy shuttles will be scheduled accordingly for individuals who remain on campus during times of break.

Ithaca Pick-up/Drop-Off Locations:
Ithaca Airport, front entrance 
Convenient Care Center, south entrance
Pyramid Mall, cinema entrance
Robert Purcell Union/African Studies Center, Cornell, front entrance
Louie’s Lunch, Risley Hall, Cornell, bus stop shelter
Sage Hall, Cornell, East Avenue, bus stop shelter
Collegetown, Performing Arts Center, bus stop shelter
The Commons, east side, corner of Aurora & State, bus stop in front of Tompkins Community College
Ithaca College, Textor Lecture Hall, staircase at circle
Wegmans, rear entrance, taxi cab/video drop-off area 
Bus Station, east side of station 
Lansing Park-n-Ride, firehouse

Auburn Weekend Scheduled Transportation Service 
The Transportation Department offers Auburn every other weekend transportation service to the following locations. The Auburn weekend transportation service is not offered during times of break.  Auburn Weekend Transportation Service (every other weekend)

Auburn Pick-up/Drop-Off Locations: 
Fingerlakes Mall (Cinema Entrance) 
Grant Ave Plaza (Marshall’s Front) 
Wal-Mart Superstore (Grocery Entrance) 

Transportation Fine Policy
The Transportation Department will issue fines to individuals that sign up for a transportation shuttle and, for whatever reason, do not show up for, or cancel, the scheduled pick-up/drop off. A transportation shuttle reservation must be cancelled 15 minutes prior to the shuttle’s scheduled departure time, or a fine in the amount of $3.00 per occurrence will be imposed. IOU’s are not permitted and a fine in the amount of $3.00 per occurrence plus $1.00 for the ride will be imposed. An individual is allowed three transportation fines per semester before having their transportation privileges reviewed for suspension. Payment of a transportation fine is due within 10 days of the fine notice. An appeal form must be filed within 10 days of the fine notice if you feel you were fined in error. Appeal forms are available in the Transportation Department. Unpaid transportation fines may result in suspension of transportation privileges. Unpaid transportation fines will also be charged to your bookstore account along with a $5.00 processing fee to have them billed to your bookstore account.

Guest Policy 
Guests of the Wells community are permitted to utilize the transportation shuttle service providing they have a Wells Escort accompany them. The guest’s name along with their escort’s name must be signed on the reservation sheet on separate lines. Guests will not be permitted on the College vehicles unless accompanied by an escort, or special arrangements are made in advance, with the transportation coordinator. No exceptions. Guests will be charged $1.00 for the shuttle and the escort will be charged $1.00 for the round trip.

Ithaca Daily/Auburn Weekend Shuttle Cancellation Policy 
Ithaca Daily/Auburn Weekend Shuttle Cancellation Policy
The safety of our community is our first priority. For this reason, during the winter months, hazardous road conditions could cause a severe delay or cancellation of a regularly scheduled transportation shuttle. The decision to cancel a transportation shuttle will only be made by the transportation coordinator or the director of campus safety. Should a cancellation occur, the following guidelines will apply:
• A campus wide email will be sent to inform the community of the cancellation
• At no time will an individual be “stranded” due to a cancelled transportation shuttle. If you need assistance due to a cancelled transportation shuttle, please contact the 24-hour Campus Safety Department at 315-364-3229.

Campus Arrival/Departure and Break Shuttles
**Students should expect delays at the airport and bring extra cash for food and necessities.

Special Transportation Requests 
Special Transportation Requests
Individuals that are in need of transportation to the Rochester, Syracuse Airport/Bus/Train, or Ithaca (on a non-shuttle day) can be arranged with a one week advance reservation request. Requests for these services, and other special transportation requests, can be made via email at transportation@wells.edu or by contacting the transportation coordinator at 315-364-3377.

Please note: Transportation may not be available if a one week advance notice is not provided.

Club/Organization/Class Transportation Request/Shuttle 
Reservations 
A reservation, along with a one week advance reservation request is required. For reservations, contact the transportation coordinator at 315-364-3377, or email to transportation@wells.edu. Proper authorization, along with an account number to charge, will be required at the time the reservation is made. College vehicles are assigned on a first reserve, first use basis. Fees for College vehicle use will be reviewed and quoted at time of reservation. Whenever possible, please encourage someone in your group to become certified to drive for the event. College provided driver’s are available for a fee.

Van Certification 
Individuals required to drive a College vehicle for clubs, athletics, or any other College related event must be certified to drive by the Transportation Department. The certification process is by appointment only and requires a background check of your driver’s license, a driving test in a College provided vehicle and a written test. Please contact the transportation coordinator to schedule an appointment for van certification.
 

For additional information, or questions concerning Wells College Transportation, contact the Transportation Coordinator at 315-364-3377 or via email at transportation@wells.edu.