Night Access
OHSU provides care at all hours of the day and night. Traveling in the early morning and later evening can present unique challenges. Some resources to help with visiting at off peak hours are below.
People commuting for work and school can also request a trip plan: ohsu.edu/commute
For MyCommute members, OHSU provides guaranteed ride home up to 3 times per calendar fiscal year, at all hours of the day: ohsu.edu/ridehome
OHSU's two main campuses are just one mile from downtown Portland and accessible by sidewalks.
At night, paths to work may pass through poorly lit areas. Bring a light source and never assume a person in a vehicle can see you. Consider walking with a friend or colleague.
Blue emergency phones are located around campus. For emergencies, call 911 off campus and call Public Safety on campus at: 503-494-4444
General resources for walking to OHSU: ohsu.edu/walk
Parking a bike overnight? People with an OHSU Badge should use indoor badge-access facilities when possible. Anywhere but valet, use a U-lock or stronger lock.
Bikes can be a target of theft. OHSU bike theft prevention strategies.
At night, rear lights are strongly recommended and front lights are the law. Go By Bike sells both.
General resources for biking to OHSU: ohsu.edu/bike
At night, transit service can be limited or unavailable. Having a back up, such as a secondary transit line or one of the options in the section for car share, ride share, and taxis or carpools can help complete your round trip when transit only serves a one way trip.
TriMet and C-TRAN
For anyone with a badge, OHSU’s Trimet and C-TRAN transit passes are offered at a significantly reduced cost. Pick up yours at: Campus Access and Commute Services Customer Service
All Portland public transit is ADA accessible.
Portland Streetcar
Portland Streetcar is free with an OHSU badge. The NS Line connects NW Portland, downtown, and South Waterfront. Connect to Marquam Hill via the tram.
Park and rides
Over 30 park and rides provide direct service to OHSU and over 60 are located around the region. These free parking lots are a great option for people who live outside the transit system, want to reduce their travel time, or save money on parking. Find a park and ride that works for you: ohsu.edu/parkandride
General resources for transit to OHSU: ohsu.edu/transit
Guaranteed ride home
For MyCommute members, OHSU provides guaranteed ride home up to 3 times per fiscal year, at all hours of the day.
Lyft Off
For OHSU employees commuting to central campus late at night and early morning, the Lyft Off program provides Lyft credits for eligible rides.
Lyft Campus Connector
Lyft Campus Connector is a commuter program intended to assist employees traveling between the OHSU Central Campuses outside of the Aerial Tram's standard hours.
Learn more about the program here.
For other needs, the State of Oregon provides a directory of services by region here.
OHSU Carpool is an app for employees, students and other members to share a ride to or from OHSU locations.
General resources for parking at OHSU: ohsu.edu/parking
For patients and their personal visitors
OHSU is a 24/7 operation. Valet does not operate overnight but you may retrieve your vehicle at any time.
For non-patients
Purchase permit parking: ohsu.edu/permit
Parking at night (after 5pm and before 8am)
At night, most areas of OHSU do not require a pass to park. Restrictions apply in the South Waterfront garages, Garage C on Marquam Hill, and spaces specifically marked as reserved.
Night Access Plan
In 2016, OHSU partnered with Portland State to receive feedback on the commuting experience of people who travel in the early morning, evening, and night. The resulting plan created 49 recommendations.