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March 2023

Updates from Parking and Transportation

Registration Open: Bike to Mason
Celebrate cycling at Mason! Whether you bike to campus regularly for school or work or are contemplating starting to bike, this event is open to all Mason cyclists.  

  • Bike to Mason, SciTech: Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Colgan Front Patio 
  • Bike to Mason Day, Mason Square: Wednesday, April 19, 3–7 p.m., Founders Plaza
  • Bike to Mason, Fairfax: Thursday, April 20, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merten Hall Lawn 

There will be food, resource information, and fun giveaways. For planning purposes, please let us know that you’ll be coming! To register, visit transportation.gmu.edu/biketomason. Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at transpo@gmu.edu. 

Create an Account: MasonCommutes.com 

What is MasonCommutes.com? It’s the go-to site for planning your commute to Mason. Looking for someone with whom to share a ride? See who might live in your general area and be coming to campus at similar times. Looking for a bike buddy to ride with? Want to track your commutes and see how much CO2 you’re reducing?  The more people who create an account, the more robust the site will quickly become. Create an account today! 

Mason Shuttle Schedule Changes for Spring Break 

Spring Break will bring significant modifications to the Mason Shuttle schedules.  Details are available at shuttle.gmu.edu. A Spring Break schedule summary is available. 

Transit Driver Appreciation Day: March 18 

Mason Shuttles is celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate our dedicated shuttle drivers. Help us say thank you to these folks with whom you share part of your work or school day by sending us your kind words about your experiences on Mason Shuttles. Your email compliment will enter you into a drawing for a $20 Starbucks gift card. For details, please visit transportation.gmu.edu/transit-driver-appreciation-day-2023. 

Learn to Ride a Bike with FABB 

Want to learn to ride a bike? The Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling (FABB), Mason Parking and Transportation, and the City of Fairfax are offering an Adult Learn to Ride class on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Parking Lot C. Just $10. Bikes and helmets provided. For residents of Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, or Mason students, faculty, and staff. Spaces limited. Get details and register.

Spring 2023 Parking Permits to be Pro-Rated 

If you haven’t purchased a permit yet, beginning March 13, you will see pro-rated pricing on our permit pages for Spring 2023:  

If you have questions about pro-rated permits, please contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or via email at parking@gmu.edu.