SDSU Safe Ride
SDSU Safe Ride allows SDSU students, faculty and staff to request a ride between 30+ campus locations on weekdays from 7 p.m. to midnight (not including holidays or the summer semesters).
Safe Ride can be accessed using both the SDSU Safe app and directly through the Transloc app, available for Apple and Android devices. Instructions for accessing Safe Ride via the Transloc App can be found online.
An ADA accessible van is available.
**All riders will be required to present their Red ID card.**
Designated Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations can be found on the Campus Map.
- Aquaplex (Parking Lot 10)
- ARC/Viejas Arena
- Arts & Letters Building
- Aztec Corner Apts., N. Alley, 5600 Montezuma Rd.
- Calpulli Health Center
- SDSU Research Foundation (Duress Phone) - 6363 Alvarado Ct.
- SDSU Research Foundation (Duress Phone) - 6505 Alvarado Rd.
- Geology Mathematics Computer Science Building
- Hepner Hall Sun Dial
- Huaxyacac/ Chapultapec
- North Engineering Parking Lot
- North Alley - 5700 Montezuma Rd.
- Parking Structure 1, Level 5 - Elevator
- Parking Structure 1, Level 2 - Elevator
- The Tecs (Zacatepec)
- Parking Structure 12, Level 4 - S. Elevator
- Parking Structure 12, Level 1 - N. Elevator
- Parking Structure 14, Level 1
- Parking Lot 15
- Parking Lot 2
- Parking Structure 3 &4 - road between the structures
- Parking Structure 7, Level 2 - Elevator
- Performing Arts District
- SDSU South Campus Plaza South - alley
- KPBS/Gateway Center
- Campus Green (Hardy Cul de Sac)
- Student Services East, on Aztec Circle Dr.
- University Towers - at MTS stop
- Villa Alvarado (Parking Lot 17A)
- Zura Hall (Parking Lot 4A)
SDSU Safe Ride Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students, faculty and staff who are unable to download the SDSU Safe app can request a safe ride shuttle directly through the Transloc web portal, or through the Transloc app. Instructions for accessing Safe Ride via the Transloc App can be found online.
Yes, an ADA van is available.
No. Riders can request the shuttle service on an on-demand basis, however, Safe Ride drivers will only pick up and drop off riders at the listed designated stops.
No, each rider will need to submit their own request if they would like to board the vehicle.
Non-SDSU visitors are not permitted to use the service. The SDSU Safe Ride program is only for SDSU students, faculty and staff with a valid Red ID.
Wait times may vary depending on location of the vehicle in relation to the requested pick up location. Riders will be able to track the arrival of the vehicle via Transloc.
No, riders will not be able to communicate with shuttle drivers during the waiting period.
Riders cannot use Safe Ride to access Snapdragon Stadium. However, any member of the community can board the MTS Green Line trolley at the SDSU Transit Center. The MTS Green Line trolley has a stop at Snapdragon Stadium (3 stops away). For more information on the MTS Green Line trolley, please review the Green Line Guide.
Upon arrival, the driver will pull up to the designated pick up location in a marked vehicle. The driver will also have the rider(s) information and will check the rider(s) Red ID.
If the rider has completed the request, loss of power or phone battery will not cancel the ride request. Once the request is completed, the driver is notified of a waiting rider, regardless of the rider's phone activity.
Yes. Any items left in the SDSU Safe Ride shuttle are turned in to the information desk at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. Some items, including wallets, IDs, keys, and/or passports will be collected by the University Police Department.