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Parking & Traffic Alert – December 12 & 13, 2025 at the Yuengling Center

12/10/2025

Traffic Impacts

  • Heavy traffic expected at Leroy Collins Blvd. and Bull Run Dr. entrances off Fowler Ave.
  • Increased pedestrian activity along Alumni Dr., Genshaft Dr., Sago Dr., and Elm Dr.
  • Road Closures:
    • Bull Run Dr. closed from Alumni Dr. north to Elm Dr.
    • Alumni Dr. closed eastbound from Leroy Collins Blvd. to Bull Run Dr.

Bull Runner Service

  • Detours on Green, Purple, Red, Orange, and Brown routes
  • Begins Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:00 a.m. through Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Normal service resumes Monday, Dec. 15
  • Track buses live:
  • Info line: (813) 974‑6902

Ceremony Schedule

  • Friday, Dec. 12
    • 9:00–11:00 a.m.
    • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
    • 6:00–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 13
    • 9:00–10:30 a.m.
    • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Doors open 1.5–2 hours prior to each ceremony.

Parking Lot Impacts

Lot Impact
22A, 22D, 22E Mixed Use (USF Community & Commencement)
22F Closed for Commencement Parking
6 Portion closed for Commencement Parking
36 Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only
23A, 23B Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only

Alternative Parking

  • Beard Garage & Laurel Garage – usually available, with Bull Runner service.
  • Lot 18 (Sycamore Dr.) – good option for Yuengling Center overflow.
  • After 5:30 p.m. & weekends, valid USF permits (except Park‑N‑Ride) may park outside designated areas (excluding Resident & Reserved spaces).

Questions?

Parking & Transportation Services - psweb@usf.edu | (813) 974‑3990

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