Mainstreet Daily News
UF reinstated road restrictions on Monday in the academic core of the campus to reduce vehicular traffic.
According to a UF release, the restrictions are designed to improve pedestrian safety during peak traffic hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays when classes are in session.
Four entry points to the vehicle-restricted zone will be marked with a flashing red light and sign.
Prohibited vehicles include:
- All privately owned motor vehicles, including personal cars, scooters, motorcycles and those with official business passes
- Vehicles with temporary signage, such as pizza delivery vehicles
- Rideshare vehicles, such as Uber, Lyft, etc.
Authorized vehicles include:
- Transit vehicles
- Government vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Permanently and conspicuously marked commercial vehicles, such as UPS, FedEx etc.
- Bicycles and micromobility devices (unless otherwise indicated in specific areas)
- Official university vehicles, including golf carts and other utility vehicles
The UF Police Department (UFPD) will enforce vehicle restrictions. The initial educational phase started on Jan. 3 and UFPD officers will begin the warning phase on Jan. 16.
Starting on Jan. 23, all UFPD officers will begin enforcing the vehicle restrictions. Repeated violations may result in citations.
The restricted zone will include:
- Stadium Road, beginning at the intersection of Fletcher Drive eastbound
- Newell Drive, beginning at the intersection of Inner Road northbound
- Union Road, beginning at Criser Hall westbound
- Buckman Drive, beginning at Buckman Hall southbound
Additionally, the UF online campus closures map provides a resource for navigating around campus during active vehicle-restricted zone times. The site provides information and time frames for all current campus construction impacts.
For any questions, contact businessaffairs@ufl.edu.
