All Aboard! UMB Set to Launch Revitalized Campus Shuttle Service in August 2026

Beginning August 3, 2026, UMB will debut a revitalized, re-imagined shuttle service designed to make getting around campus—and the surrounding community—easier, faster, and more convenient than ever before.

New Routes

The new service will feature a convenient “hop on, hop off” design — just head to a designated stop and catch a ride. It’s transportation made simple, consistent, and accessible for the UMB community. Operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the revitalized UMB shuttle will run four fixed loops with pickups every 15 minutes, connecting key areas of campus with nearby neighborhoods. 

Routes: 

  • The Poppleton Loop (green loop) will serve the northeast and northwest areas of campus, running between Greene Street and Schroeder Street. The route will extend north to sections of West Mulberry and West Saratoga streets, and south to portions of West Fayette Street and West Baltimore Street, starting and ending at the Pearl Street Hub.
  • The Lexington Loop (blue loop) will make a full rectangular loop from the Pearl Street Hub, traveling east on West Baltimore Street, turning north on Park Avenue, continuing west on West Franklin Street, and returning to the Pearl Street Hub.
  • The UMB Campus Loop (purple loop) will make a full loop from the Pearl Street Hub, heading south on Greene Street, passing through Ridgely’s Delight and Barre Circle, continuing along Poppleton Street on the western edge of campus, and returning to the Pearl Street Hub.
  • The Arts District Loop (orange loop) will leave the Pearl Street Hub, head south on Greene Street, and loop through part of the Arts District, including southern points of interest such as Westminster Hall, the Hippodrome Theatre, Everyman Theatre, CFG Bank Arena, and the Bromo-Seltzer Arts Tower. Traveling north on Paca Street, the shuttle will return to the Pearl Street Hub.

What Had Changed?

Reliable and Convenient

Shuttles run Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.No need to call ahead—just hop on at a stop and go!​ Pickups every 15 minutes for a smooth, consistent ride.

Four Fixed Loops Serving Campus and Nearby Neighborhoods

Poppleton Loop​, Lexington Loop​, UMB Campus Loop​, Arts District Loop

Canton/ Fells Point, Federal Hill and Mount Vernon will be cancelled as of July 31, 2026

Holistic Transportation

Combine Shuttle and Safe Ride for daytime.​ Safe Ride will not be operational during the day​. Safe Walk is available 24/7/365

Sustainability

Decrease campus’ carbon footprint.​

Enhanced campus vibrancy:

Foster a lively community around UMB.

 

New MTA Student Benefit

Information coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The group consisted of representatives from – SGA, Students, Staff Senate, Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs, Public Safety and Communications. Met monthly for approximately ​one year to: ​

  • Review existing transportation options including the UMB Shuttle, UMB Safe Ride and public transportation.​
  • Identify campus transportation needs as they relate to the UMB’s strategic priorities.​
  • Develop planning priorities to improve student, faculty, and staff transportation at UMB.

Using surveys, statistical data, town halls and in person interviews, the Transportation Working Group discovered the current UMB Shuttle:

  • Under-utilized, low ridership.​
  • Length of routes and timing intervals too long.​
  • Limited service – hours and routes.​
  • Does not meet UMB’s needs.

No, there will not be an increase to student transportation fees.

Yes, there will be a bike rack for added convenience.

No, the new shuttles will be 14 passengers which is smaller than the current shuttles and are gasoline powered. Smaller shuttles results in lower co2 emissions. 

The Revitalized UMB Shuttle will run in the same areas as the daytime Safe Ride area. Safe Walk remains the same at 24/7/365. Safe Ride will resume nightly at 7 p.m. until 1 a.m and will operate 7 days a week.

We will constantly review each loop and stops may be added or changed as needed.

Yes, an UMB ID in needed to ride the shuttle.

Yes, the new shuttles will be able to accommodate ADA access needs

More information will be coming out soon.

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