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Bienvenuto!Bienvenidos!Huan Ying!Welcome to theUniversity of Southern CaliforniaWhether you’re new to Los Angeles or you’ve lived hereall your life, your time here at USC is the perfect opportunityto explore new places and new experiences.To help you “get in-the-know” about getting aroundcampus and LA we’ve provided a detailed SURVIVAL GUIDEfeaturing maps, tips, and tools to make your transition tocommunity life here smooth.So read up. Get going. And get out there.College is complicated.Getting around, shouldn’t be.Wilkommen!Selamat Dating!2Aloha Mai!

TransportationSURVIVAL GUIDETable of ContentsTouring USCCampus Cruiser 4-5Trams 6-7Parking 8-9Parking Citations 10-11Transportation Services 12Gas Station 13DART Services 13ZipCar 14-15Bikes 16Around Los AngelesLiving it Up in LA? 17-19Yellow Cab 20-21Getting Around LA 22-23Safety Tips 24FAQ’s 25Important Numbers 263

CampusA Safe Ride Home Program.It’s open to all USC students,faculty, staff and guests, offeringrides from one location toanother within the CampusCruiser boundaries.Campus Cruiser also provideswalking escorts at night fromone on-campus location toanother.“Ralph’s Foods offers a freeshuttle service for customersthat spend $25 or more. Sincewe can’t drop off at commercialvenues or allow more than twobags, it’s a great alternative.”Ray Tipton,Campus Cruiser SupervisorSenior, Business AdministrationTo arrange a ride, call213-740-4911Calls are handled in theorder they are received.Campus Cruiser Hours5 PM to 2:45 AM DailyMon-Sat 3 AM to 7 AMfrom Leavey Library (ONLY)Be PreparedCertain nights and times can bevery busy for Campus Cruiser.These are the typical wait times:Usual Wait: 10-15 minutes.Thur/Fri/Sat after 10PM:20 minutesWhile Cruising...Do’s• Identify your present location and destination. Before calling, find out theaddress of where you are and where you’re going. Only one destination per call.• Wait patiently for your Cruiser to arrive. You may see other Cruisers passby you, but they are in route to other waiting customers. Calls are first come, firstserved.• Fasten your seat belt and chat it up. Our driver’s love safety and they alsolove talking to you too.• Check the tram routes before you call. Campus Cruiser is a supplementalservice to the trams. If you are located on a tram route, you will be asked to usethem first.4

CruiserIT’S HOWYOU GET THERE!KNOW YOUR LIMITS...It’s a 1- MILE Radius.(see map). No Rides tocommercial establishments.While Cruising...Dont’s• Ask for 7,000 rides a night.Customers are allowed a maximum of 4 calls per evening.• Ask your driver to chauffer you to Burger King, Ralph’s, or the 901.Campus Cruisers do not escort to any commercial establishments.• Smoke, eat, drink, leave trash, or vomit in the vehicle.Your drivers do not want to clean up after you.• Talk loudly on your cell phone.It’s just not polite to the driver and the other passengers.5

TramSystemQuit hauling thoseheavy books allover campus!Take the tram!Who Uses The Trams?All USC students, faculty, staff, and guests.Where Do The Trams Stop?• UPC campus - 10+ stops on campus• 40+ Off-campus stops, including Parking Center• Intercampus UPC to HSC• Union Station• Downtown ExecutiveHealth Center/ Bunker Hill• Marina del Ray Shuttle“Be warned: on rainy days,the trams become verycrowded. Get there early tomake sure you get on.”For the most recent Transportationupdates, visit:www.usc.edu/parkingLiv GoodmanSenior, Organic Chemistryand Nuclear PhysicsStill have questions?Ask your driver!Most tram drivers have over 10 years of experienceand are more than happy to help you.6

Track your Trams online!www.usctrams.comNevermiss theTram again!Late night C & D route7 days a week, 10am-12:45pm, 2pm-5:45amEvery 15 minutes, now making stops at:• 29th Street Café • 901 Bar • The Row... and more!Cruiser Express7 days a week, 10pm - 2:40amLeavey Library • Tuscany / Credit Union • The Lab7

Parking...just got easier3 Easy StepsTo GettingYour PermitLog OnPre-RegisterReceive ItPre-register by using yourUSC email address online atwww.transnet.usc.eduFill out an online application.When permits go on sale, logback on and buy your permit.You can choose to receiveyour permit by mail or pick itup at our office.3 DifferentOptions ForYour PermitDailyBuy a daily pass:$8 for the UPC andHSC Campus, $5 for theParking Structure“Apply for a carpool pass witha friend. They’re cheaper andprovide better locations forparking. However, you bothhave to register cars andinsurance.”Justin B. JacobsPopularPass!Student MostMonthlySemester8If you’re only going tobe here for a limitedtime, this pass is for you.Make sure if you stay ONLYONE semester, you RETURNyour pass to the Transportationoffice, otherwise you will becharged for both semesters.

How do I know which pass I need?CardinalParking PassOff Campus Parking LotsHSC Lots, Research AnnexGoldParking PassOn Campus Parking StructureWhen can I purchase a permit?FALL - MAY* SPRING - NOVEMBER*SUMMER - MID APRIL**Dates are subject to change. Sign up to receive email alerts at www.usc.edu/parkingPERMIT TYPE MONTHLY SEMESTERParking CenterOff Campus HousingHSC Carpool CardinalHSC Carpool GoldHSC CardinalHSC GoldUPC Carpool GoldUPC CardinalUPC GoldUPC EveningMotorcycle$50$60$51$65$65$88$65$65$88$40$12$225$225$229.50$292.50$292.50$396$396N/A$396$180N/AUSC Permit holders can park ANYWHERE on Campusbetween 5pm - 7am daily and weekends.(Excludes Reserved and Handicap parking spots)Is your designated parking area full? If your parking area is full, returnto any gate and a Campus Service Representative will assist you byproviding a temporary pass for another structure or lot.No longer need your parking permit? If you no longer need a parking permit,you can return it for a partial to full refund at the USC Transportation Office.9

So You’ve Been Busted...with aParking CitationNow What?Three Easy Options for Paying the FineMAIL IN, PAY IN PERSON, or PAY ONLINE!1. Mail the envelope to: USC Transportation Services620 W. 35th Street, PSX, Los Angeles, CA 90089Pay by enclosing a check and the citation in the envelope provided.2. Pay in person at the Transportation Services Office3. Pay online at www.usc.edu/parkingLog onto the Enforcement Section and select “Pay Online.”Enter your citation number and follow indicated steps.W A R N I N G :Payments should be paidbefore 11:30PM on the due date.The Online citation paymentsystem is closed everyday between11:30 PM and 12:15 AM.“Be sure that you pay yourparking tickets right away.If you accumulate three unpaidparking tickets, your car will bebooted, which immobilizes it. Toget the boot off, you have to payfor ALL of your overdue fines.”-Emma MargesonSophomore, Undeclared10For more information regardingtransportation please visit ourwebsite: www.usc.edu/parking

Appealing Your CitationIf you feel that you have received a citation either in error/improperly you can submit an appeal :(1) Do it online at www.usc.edu/parking, or(2) Stop by the USC Transportation office.Submitting EvidenceEvidence can help to support your appeal and can be in the form of aparking permit, a photo, or something tangible that corroborates yourreason for parking.Submit evidence by fax: 213.740.8059 or email: lbarajas@usc.edu.Once we receive your evidence (make sure your citation number is writtenon your evidence submitted), it will be attached to your appeal. Thisevidence must be submitted prior to the Hearing Officer reviewing yourappeal.$999$100$50FORGED PERMIT OR PASSPARKING IN A RESERVED ZIPCAR SPACENON-DESIGNATED PARKING AREA** IMPORTANT **If you have unpaidparking tickets, a HOLDwill be placed on youruniversity studentaccount. That means,you can’t check yourgrades, register forclasses, or evengraduate.“I was latefor class.”Excuses That Won’t Cut It!“Other peoplewere parkingthere.”“I thought itwould be OK.”11“I didn’t knowI couldn’t parkthere.”“I only parkedillegally for a shortperiod of time.”“I misunderstoodthe posted sign.”

Q u i c k T i m e a n d ad e c o m p r e s s o ra r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h i s p i c t u r e .OfficeQ u i c k T i m e a n d ad e c o m p r e s s o ra r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h i s p i c t u r e .We Are At Your Service!Our Customer Service Team is available to answer anyquestions you may have. Come and get transportationinformation or maps and schedules of theMetro, Metrolink, and LADOT.We are located at: 620 W. 35th St. PSXOffice Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pmFriday 8:30 am - 5 pmLOCKED your keys in your car?Have a DEAD BATTERY and needa jump start?DPS can help you out!Call them 24/7 at:(213) 740-060012

Q u i c k T i m e a n d ad e c o m p r e s s o ra r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h i sQ u i c k T i m e a n d ad e c o m p r e s s o ra r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h i s p i c t u r e .USCGas StationWe offer 3 types of gasolineat competitive prices:- Unleaded- Super- BiodieselQ u i c k T i m e a n d ad e c o m p r e s s o ra r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h i s p i c t u r e .Complimentary Air & WaterPay byCredit Card or USC Card!Located on 35th St.and Grand Ave.(Next to Parking Center)Open Monday - Friday7 am - 7 pmDisability Access toRoad TransportationWe are hereto help!DART is a free on-campus transportationservice to students, faculty, and staff who:• Have temporary mobility impairments• Are expectant mothersPick up & Drop off only on campus. Registerat the Transportation office or onlineat www.transnet.usc.edu to specify: time,date, and pick-up/drop-off locations withinthe campus only.13

Joinwhat’sso greatabout zipcar?low emission fuel vehiclesgas, car insurance, parking permit andmaintenance includedparked all around campus and throughout LApay by the hour - use it when you need itUSC student discountsunder 21? all you need is your driver’s licenseMany convenient locationsUSC Parking Lot SSRIParking Structure 2Parking Structure DParking Structure XMcCarthy Way... and more.Parking Lot 5Parking Lot 6Parking Lot 21Parking Lot 49Parking Lot 54Parking Lot 57Parking Lot 5914

CLICK IT. SWIPE IT. DRIVE IT.- Apply online www.zipcar.com- Need a car? Make a reservation online- Receive your Zipcard electronic “key” in the mail to openthe Zipcar.- To get into your car, simply swipe your card over the windshieldreader which opens the car for you- Get inside and retrieve the Ignition Key from the glovecompartment- Start the car and GO!reserve yourzipcar today!- Use the key, NOT your Zipcard to lock the car when makingstops during your reserved time.- When you are done, return the car to its designated parkingspot, put the key back in the glove department.- To lock/ end your session swipe your Zipcar again over thereader15www.zipcar.com/usc

l i v i n g i t u p i nLos AngelesDowntown LAVenice BeachDisneylandLong BeachFeatured: Downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Beverly Center (West Hollywood),Universal City, The Grove, Hollywood, Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica17

Downtown LANot only is it the central business district of LosAngeles, Downtown LA is the place to go for enjoyingcultural cuisines, unique shopping experiences,historical sights and more. Come visit the MOCA,Disney Concert Hall, Chinatown, Japan Town, OlveraStreet, the Fashion District, the Staples Center, theConvention Center, LA Live and whole a lot more.How to get there: Hop on the F-line DASH alongFigueroa St. Depending on your destination, you mayneed to transfer buses. Ask your driver for directions.Estimated Cost: $0.50Estimated Trip Time: 10 MinutesVenice BeachVenice Beach is a place where you’ll find artists,palm readers and bikini-clad rollerskaters mixingwith chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas andwriggling belly dancers. Venice Beach is famousfor the Venice Boardwalk, Muscle Beach, VeniceCanals, Graffiti Walls, and more.How to get there: Hop on the F-line DASH alongFigueroa St. to Figueroa St/Venice Blvd. Then simplyhop on the Metro (Line 33) heading West toVenice Beach.Estimated Cost: $1.50Estimated Trip Time: 1:10 minutesThe GroveUpscale Shopping and Dining, includingAnthropologie, Abercrombie and Fitch, BananaRepublic, Barney’s New York, Forever 21, TommyBahama, Nordstrom, Victoria’s Secret, GAP, GAP-Body, Coach, M. Fredric, Marciano, Pacific Sunwear,Quiksilver, J. Crew, Barnes & Noble, The AppleStore, The Cheesecake Factory, The Farm of BeverlyHills, The Whisper Lounge, and more.How to get there: Catch the Metro 550 Bus headingwest, corner of Exposition & Figueroa. Get offat San Vicente/Fairfax Ave. (25-30 min.) Get on theMetro Bus 780 heading north, get off at the FairfaxAve/3rd St. (5 min.)Estimated Cost: $2.50Estimated Trip Time: 35-40 Minutes18Universal CityUniversal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Citywalkwith shopping and dining, including Abercrombieand Fitch, Fossil, Billabong, Quiksilver, and Guess,Jillians Hi-Life Lanes with video games, bowling,and dancing, NASCAR Motor Speedway withsimulated racecar driving, Loew’s Universal Cineplex,and the Hard Rock Café.How to get there: Jump on a USC tram goingto Union Station. At Union Station, jump on theMetro Red Line towards North Hollywood. Jumpoff at Universal City Station.Estimated Cost: $1.25Estimated Trip Time: 20-35 Minutes

TheBeverly CenterTagged as, “Where the Stars Shop.” Includes AmericanEagle, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, bebe,Bloomingdale’s, Coach, D&G, Diesel, Dior, Express,Forever 21, Finish Line, Gucci, Guess, H&M, Heritage1981, Hugo Boss, Image, Lacoste, Lady Foot Locker,Lucky, M.A.C., Nine West, Sephora, Shaya, Sketchers,Steve Madden, Victoria’s Secret, and more.How to get there: Grab the Metro 550 Bus atthe corner of Exposition/Figueroa. Get off at SanVincente Bl/Beverly Bl.Estimated Cost: $1.25Estimated Trip Time: 15-30 MinutesHermosa BeachKnown for its lively pier lined with bars andrestaurants, Hermosa typically attracts a youngercrowd. Beach volleyball and surfing are extremelypopular. Come for Sunday Funday; most whenrestaurants and bars offer half off specials on foodand drinks.How to get there: Take the Southeast DASH atExposition/Figueroa for a moment and jump off at37th and 37th. Catch the Commuter Express 438and get off at 10th/Hermosa Ave.Estimated Cost: $2.00Estimated Trip Time: 40-50 MinutesHollywoodSanta MonicaThe Kodak Theatre, where the Academy Awardsare held, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with thehandprints of the stars, 60+ specialty stores,view the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame onHollywood Boulevard, Capital Records, El CapitanTheater which shows the latest Disney releases,and more.How to get there: Take the Metro 381 Bus onthe corner of Figueroa and Jefferson St. to HillSt./4th (about a 15 minute ride). Catch the MetroRed Rail Line at Pershing Square Station and rideit to the Hollywood/Highland stop (about a 20minute ride).Estimated Cost: $2.50Estimated Trip Time: 40 Minutes19The Famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park,including the notable Ferris Wheel, Third StreetPromenade featuring dozens of shops, SantaMonica Beach, Street Performers, Pier Aquarium,Playland Arcade with multiple video games.How to get there: Catch the Metro 38 Bus headingwest on the corner of Jefferson and Figueroa.Get off at Fairfax Ave/Apple St (about a 30 minuteride) where you will catch the Metro 534 Busheading north. Jump off at Ocean Ave/ColoradoAve. (about a 30 minute ride).Estimated Cost: $3.10Estimated Trip Time: 55-65 Minutes

Break the Boundaries!Los Angeles is an adventure waiting to happen.Yellow Cab can take you there!4 Reasons to choose Yellow Cab Co:• You can also pay with your USC Card• Available 24/7• 3 Convenient Pick-Up Locations:Gate 3, Gate 5 and Radisson Hotel• Servicing all of Los Angeles County (See Map)1.800.USC.TAXI20

Other ways forgetting around in LADASHFor just a quarter you can make a trip to downtownLA. Route F runs between USC and downtownLos Angeles. Buses run every 10 minutesfrom 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Visit www.ladottransit.com/dash for additional routes.METROThe Metro are buses that service the GreaterLA area. They are convenient with manystops surrounding USC.Visit USC Transportation Office for Schedules andMaps for these Transportation Services22

AIRPORTSHUTTLEPrimetime Shuttle(310) 536-7922Prices range: $13 - $20Call to make a reservation.METROLINKThe MetroLink Trains takes passengersto six different counties. From the stationspassengers can catch the Metro to theirfinal destination.23

USCSAFETYDormitory and Apartment Safety• Always LOCK your dorm or apartment.• Become acquainted with your neighbors and RECOGNIZE StrangersIf there is someone that looks suspicious call DPS immediately.• DO NOT let people trail you into buildings.• Secure Personal Items• Lock up small expensive items• Engrave your name on your personal items if possible• Lock up your laptops with computer locks.• Never leave your personal items unattendedGetting Around USC Safety• If possible never walk alone, especially at night.Be alert and aware of your surroundings.• Walk with confidence.• Have your keys out and ready when returning to your residence• Be wary of people who ask for help; you may become a victimof a robbery if you are not paying attention.Student Life Safety• Attending Parties- Be aware of Date rape drugs like Ruffies and GHB.• Always keep your drink with you. If you set it down get a new one.• Never drink a drink opened or given to you.• Always have a designated “sober” driver.• Attend parties with friends you can trust – make a deal to lookout for each other.Its okay to have fun, but PLEASE BE SMART.24

FAQ:FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONSQ: Can I pay for a daily parking pass using mydiscretionary card?Yes you can. And you can pay-by-space in Lot 1 using a credit card.Q: Where can I park at USC during home footballgames?All of the gates are open during USC home football games, so enter thegate that is most convenient for your travel. Regular permit holders canpark where their permits allow, but guests must purchase parking atthe gate.Q: How many tram routes are there for commutingto the USC campus?Transportation Services offers three basic tram routes for North Campusstudents and staff members commuting to USC: Route A, RouteB, Route C and Route D. Additionally we have the Parking Center andUnion Station trams for people parking utilizing these services, as wellas intercampus tram routes.Q: I heard that you could park on campus after 5pm,is this true?This is true as long as you have a valid USC parking permit (includes alloff campus lots and Parking Center passes). With a permit you can parkanywhere on campus (except for reserved spaces and loading/ unloadingspots, please obey all parking rules and regulations) after 5pm andanytime during the weekend.Q: What is a weekend pass?A weekend pass will allow you to park on campus from Friday 5 PM-Monday 7AM for only $15.00. You can purchase theses passes at TransportationServices and the gate entrances.* Please note these permits are not available on weekends on which there is afootball game.For more information please access our FAQ’s page onwww.usc.edu/transportation25

SURVIVALGuideUniversity NumbersDPS (Emergency) 213-740-4321DPS (Non-emergency) 213-740-6000Transportation 213-740-3575Campus Cruiser 213-740-4911Housing 800-872-4632Bookstore 213-740-5200USCard 213-740-8709Admissions 213-740-1111Valet Servicetransnet.usc.eduAirport ShuttlePrimetime Shuttle 310-536-7922TaxiPrimetime 310-536-7922Yellow Cab800-USC-TAXI26