2022 Shuttle Service Updates

January 14, 2022

We are writing to provide several scheduling updates for The Herd shuttle service, set to resume on January 15, 2022.  Please see below for schedule adjustments: 

  • Mazza GranMarc Route: 
    It will now run every 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, from Mazza GrandMarc to Howard University.  After 6:00 p.m., the shuttle will run hourly, Monday-Friday. 

  • Connecticut Avenue Route:   
    It will now run every 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, from Connecticut Avenue to Howard University.  After 6:00 p.m., the shuttle will run hourly, Monday-Friday. 

  • 801 N. Capitol NE (College of Nursing Building):  
    A new route has been added to service riders with transportation needs to and from 801 N. Capitol St. NE.  This new route will run every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. – 9:20 p.m., Monday – Friday from Howard University to 801 N. Capitol St. NE.  It will also operate every 15 minutes from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday – Friday from 801 N. Capitol St. NE. to Howard University. 

  • North Campus Route:   
    Persons who need shuttle services to/from Wonder Plaza should utilize the Shaw Metro stop.   

  • South Campus Route:  
    Persons who need shuttle services to/from the Manhattan Laundry building should utilize the shuttle stop at 13th & Florida Ave.   

For a full schedule of The Herd’s updated departure times, please visit our website.  The Herd’s live shuttle tracking system is also available to provide riders with schedules and real-time vehicle updates. Download the “Ride Systems” app (iOS and Android Users) to track vehicle locations, estimated arrival times and traffic delays.  

Riders can also add any route as a favorite for quick reference and to receive important notifications.  Please see below for instructions on how to download the Ride Systems mobile app: 

  • Once Ride Systems is downloaded, a screen will appear with the option to select “Transit Agency” 
  • Select Tag B Howard University 
  • Select shuttle route (Please click HERE to learn more about available routes and schedules) 

To track a route without downloading the Ride Systems app, please visit: https://howarduniversity.ridesystems.net/routes.  

Should you need immediate shuttle service assistance, please contact the morning shift manager at (202) 961-1023 between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and the evening shift manager at (202) 961-0941 between 2:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out the Office of Parking and Transportation Services with any questions or concerns by emailing parking@howard.edu. 

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