Student Unions & Activities: Driving Directions: Directions to Coffman

Directions to Coffman Memorial Union

Parking & Transportation Services Website Information

For updated campus maps during the Central Corridor Light Rail construction, visit the Parking and Transportation Services web site.

The Central Corridor Light Rail (CCLR) construction will affect public transportation and vehicle traffic surrounding Coffman Memorial Union. For construction updates sent directly to your e-mail, visit the Central Corridor LRT website (see the upper right corner of the page to sign-up). For more information on the CCLR impact on University life, visit The University of Minnesota Central Corridor website.

The East River Road Parking Garage is planned to remain open and accessible during Light Rail construction.

Driving Directions

From 35W

From the South: Merge onto I-94 East and follow the I-94 directions below.

From the North: Take the University Avenue/4th Street exit. Turn left at University Avenue and head toward the East Bank. Turn right onto Oak Street, then right onto Fulton Street SE. Fulton Street becomes East River Road. East River Road parking garage entrance will be on your right.

From I-94

From the East and West: Take the Huron Boulevard exit from I-94 (north exit only). Take first left onto Fulton Street SE. Fulton Street becomes East River Road. East River Road parking garage entrance will be on your right.

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Campus Connector

Already on campus? The University of Minnesota offers free campus shuttles between the West Bank, East Bank, and St. Paul campuses. Check the Parking and Transportation Services website for shuttle schedules.

From the West Bank

Starting May 16, 2011, shuttles will not be running along Washington Avenue. Walk across the Washington Avenue Bridge in the pedestrian level. Coffman Memorial Union will be on the right side after the Weisman Art Museum.

From the St. Paul Campus

Shuttles depart in front of the St. Paul Student Center on Buford Ave. Shuttles stop at Willey Hall on the West Bank. Walk across the Washington Avenue Bridge in the pedestrian level. Coffman Memorial Union will be on the right side after the Weisman Art Museum.

Coffman Disability and Short-term Parking

The 1,900 space East River Road Garage provides both disability and short-term parking for Coffman and the East Bank campus. With an attached entrance to the south side of the building, the East River Road Garage is easily accessible from Delaware Street. For rates and maps please visit Parking and Transportation Services.

Loading Docks

Coffman Memorial Union has two loading docks, one next to each entrance on the east and west sides of the building. For loading dock utilization, please contact the Events and Conferences office at (612)624-9954. Parking at the loading docks is prohibited and Parking & Transportation Services will ticket if necessary.

If you have questions about any of this information please contact Parking and Transportation Services:

• PTS Website
• Phone: (612)626-7275
• PTS Email