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PTS to Pilot On-Demand Van Service to and From Science Square District This Summer
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As part of a pilot program, Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) will provide transportation to and from Science Square and the North Avenue Research Area (NARA) via the OnDemand Stingerette service from Monday, May 11, through Friday, Aug. 7. During this time, the Stinger shuttle bus will not service this area via its normal fixed route. Riders will now need to request a ride on the Stingerette using the TransLoc mobile app. This service will function the same as the nighttime OnDemand Stingerette service.
This daytime on-demand service provides transportation for students, faculty, and staff traveling between campus, NARA, and Science Square, with two convenient on-campus pickup and drop-off locations at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building and the Weber Space Science and Technology Building. Wait times will depend on demand, with an expected average of five to 10 minutes. Vehicles are shared, and riders may be grouped with other riders.
Rides must be requested through the TransLoc App, which can be downloaded here. The TransLoc App is the official app for Georgia Tech transportation and the only app that can be used to request a ride for the Science Square and NARA service.
Normal bus service for the Science Square and NARA route will resume on Monday, Aug. 10.
Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Daytime OnDemand Service; select the blue “Summer Science Square/NARA” service card in TransLoc)
- Monday – Sunday: 8:00 p.m. – 3:15 a.m. (Night OnDemand Service remains unchanged; select the red “Night Stingerette” service card in TransLoc)
How to Install the App
- Download the Transloc app.
- Log in with your Georgia Tech credentials.
- Create your profile using your phone number.
- Upon downloading the app, new riders will be asked to set their agencies to “Visible.” Please be sure to select all Georgia Institute of Technology options. Users of the app before August 2023 should double-check agency preferences in the settings tab to ensure that they have all Georgia Tech options selected. Tap the desired agency and make sure both “Visible” and “Receive Alerts” are checked.
Requesting Stingerette Service
- Open the TransLoc app.
- Select the OnDemand tab.
- Swipe left to locate the blue service card labeled “Summer Science Square/NARA.”
- Enter the pickup and drop-off locations and select “Submit.”
Pickup and Drop-Off Locations
- North Avenue Research Area (NARA) Stop.
- Science Square Stop.
- Transit Hub/Weber Space Science and Technology Stop.
- Marcus Nanotechnology Stop.
Summary
During the summer semester, transportation to and from Science Square and the North Avenue Research Area (NARA) will be provided by Stingerette vans.
Status
- Workflow status: Published
- Created by: Brandon Hoang
- Created: 04/30/2026
- Modified By: Brandon Hoang
- Modified: 04/30/2026
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