University of Minnesota hosts multiple event activities from grade school educational performances to high school commencement ceremonies every year.
Buses are welcome on campus and must follow the same rules as public vehicles, including avoiding restricted vehicle zones and transitways. Pick-up and drop-off varies by location.
Common destinations
East Bank - Coffman Memorial Union
Description
Buses can pull alongside East River Parkway by the Weisman Art Museum. This is an active bus stop, so they should be there for as little time as possible.
Street view
East Bank - Northrop Auditorium
Description
Buses can pull alongside the east side of Northrop Auditorium. Drop-off and Pick-up will be done in the “horseshoe” that wraps around Lilly Plaza.
Street view
West Bank - General
Description
Buses can pull alongside 2nd Street east of the entrance to Lot 86. Buses may not block the entrance to Lot 86.
Street view
St. Paul - Bell Museum
Groups should contact the Bell Museum prior to arrival for bus drop-off information.
Bus staging locations
Minneapolis
After drop-off, buses should stage at Sixth Street SE between 23rd and 25th Avenues just east of Huntington Bank Stadium.
St. Paul
Buses can use these areas as long as they are not blocking all traffic:
- South side of Carter Avenue between Cleveland Avenue and Eckles Avenue
- East side of Eckles Avenue from Carter Avenue to Buford Avenue
- Buford Circle north of Buford Avenue
- North side of Folwell Avenue between Gortner Avenue and Cleveland Avenue
