Transportation Options

Whether you’re a resident, a worker, or a visitor to University Circle, sign up to get up-to-date information on transportation options, road closures, commuter tips, and more!

Sign up for Transportation Alert emails HERE.

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Getting Here

Taking Your Car

University Circle is easily accessible by car from all directions. Find written driving directions to our University Circle Visitor Center here or use Google Maps to map your own route. Before you leave, check our Parking Map for available parking locations and our Transportation Alerts Page.

Taking Transit

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates eight (8) bus routes, plus the Euclid Avenue Health Line (bus rapid transit) and the Red Line (heavy rail) routes to and through the district.  View RTA’s University Circle system map here or try their trip planner at www.riderta.com.  Find real-time service information at www.nextconnect.riderta.com, where you can track your bus or train along its route. 

Taking Circle Link

CircleLink is a FREE public shuttle service for residents, employees and visitors in University Circle and Little Italy with routes every 20-30 minutes during service hours. 

Click here to view CircleLink schedule and route information.

Taking Your Bike

Cleveland is a Bicycle Friendly Community and getting to and around University Circle by bicycle is getting easier every year.   Before you ride, consult this helpful guide from Bike Cleveland and this network map of cycling routes in the area, provided by the Heights Bicycle Coalition.  Off-road bike routes that reach the district include the Lake-to-Lakes Trail and the Harrison Dillard Bikeway.  Bike lanes are available on Euclid Avenue and Edgehill Road, and more than 1,000 bicycle parking spaces are available in the district, many of which are provided in covered garages.