ACC Transit & UGA

Facts

There are mutual benefits of the student transportation agreement between the University of Georgia (UGA) and Athens-Clarke County. This agreement:

Avoids the need to use limited space within the central campus for parking facilities, thus freeing its use
Improves operational efficiency by minimizing the duplication of services provided by ACC and UGA and reducing the cost of transit services to both systems for academic needs
Increases pedestrian safety by reducing automobile traffic
Lessens congestion on Athens-Clarke County roads
Lessens parking needs at UGA and the related cost
Lessens the need to construct new roads
Provides a safer mode of transportation for students
Provides students with access to and from off-campus housing
Provides students mobility throughout most of Athens-Clarke County
Provides student transportation to jobs, recreational opportunities, medical services, social activities, and community services
Reduces air pollution
Reduces vehicle congestion on campus
Reduces parking problems downtown and the related cost
Reduces the need to add additional lane miles to existing roadways
Stimulates economic growth for the community