To be considered for transportation, student leaders are required to discuss transportation needs with the appropriate Pace Center staff adviser and to submit a formal request as part of the activity planning and approval process for the sponsoring program.
Eligibility
Approved activities sponsored by a Community House (CH) program, Student Volunteers Council (SVC) or Civic Leadership Council (CLC) project, or recognized Pace Center student organization
Terms
Fall Semester, Winter Session, Spring Semester
Types of Transportation Support Available
- Assistance with mapping walking and/or Tiger Transit Routes
- Subsidies for public transportation (e.g., bus, train, light rail)
- Subsidies for travel via the LYFT Pass program (carpooling expected, typically 2-4 volunteers travel together)
- Subsidies for Enterprise CarShare or rental vehicle (driver certification required, carpooling expected, typically 2-4 volunteers travel together)
- Subsidies for charter vehicles (e.g., van, bus)
Once approved, student leaders are responsible for providing and maintaining the roster of participating students through myPrincetonU. If the activity will use the LYFT Pass program, student leaders must submit requests at least five business days in advance of the first date of travel.
For transportation resources available to the general University community, please refer to Transportation & Parking Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am part of a Student Volunteer Council (SVC), Community House (CH), Civic Leadership Council (CLC), and/or a Pace Center recognized student organization. Does the Pace Center provide subsidies for transportation for our service related activities?
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SVC, CH, CLC, and/or Pace recognized student organizations are eligible to request transportation subsidies as part of the planning and approval process for activities. Speak with your student leader and/or staff adviser to confirm if your specific activity has been approved and what form of transportation (if any) has been approved. Activities do not automatically receive transportation subsidies.
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I am part of a Service Focus cohort. Is the Pace Center able to provide my cohort with transportation or funding subsidies for transportation for our service related activities?
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All transportation requests for Service Focus activities (cohort events, study breaks, etc.) must be approved directly by your staff mentor.
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I am a Princeton undergraduate or graduate student and I volunteer on my own at a local community organization, hospital or school. Is the Pace Center able to provide me with transportation or funding subsidies for transportation for my service related activities?
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No. The Pace Center is not able to provide funding subsidies for transportation to undergraduate or graduate students volunteering on their own.
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I am part of an ODUS, ORL, Campus Recreation, Graduate School, or academic department sponsored student organization. Is the Pace Center able to provide my student organization with transportation or funding subsidies for transportation for our service related activities?
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No. The Pace Center does not provide transportation or funding subsidies for ODUS, ORL, Campus Recreation, Graduate School, or academic sponsored student organizations.
Visit the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE) to search for funding opportunities.
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I am a student leader and my activity has been approved for transportation through the Pace Center. I have questions about accessing or using the LYFT Pass Program. What is the best way to get assistance?
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For assistance, email ([email protected]) or call (609.258.7260) the Pace Center for assistance.
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I am a participant in an activity that has been approved for transportation through the Pace Center. What steps do I need to take to access the LYFT Pass Program?
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First, check in with your student leader to confirm that you are on the roster for the activity. Then, check your inbox (including spam folders) for a message that provides you with directions and a link for the LYFT Pass for your activity.
If you still need assistance, email ([email protected]) or call (609.258.7260) the Pace Center.
Requesting Lyft Pass?
Once you've confirmed your eligibility and reviewed the information on this page, if you're requesting a Lyft Pass, submit the request form.