Georgetown University

SafeRides, Individual Escorts and Neighborhood Shuttles

During inclement weather, call 202-784-RIDE to check on the operating status of SafeRides, Individual Escorts, and Neighborhood Shuttles.
 
SafeRides

The SafeRides service enables students to request an individual ride to or from campus and any location in the Burleith or West Georgetown areas by calling 202-784-RIDE (7433). SafeRides is available Sunday through Wednesday from 8pm-2am and until 3am Thursday through Saturday.     

The boundaries for SafeRides services are Whitehaven Parkway and W Street to the north, Prospect St. to the south, Foxhall/Reservoir Roads and MacArthur Blvd to the west, and Wisconsin Avenue to the east.


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Individual Escorts

When SafeRides is not in service, you may call 202-784-RIDE to request an individual escort from DPS.  The method of escort (walking, patrol car, SafeRides van) will be determined by DPS, based on the resources available at the time of your call. We encourage you to request an individual escort outside of SafeRides operating hours if you feel unsafe for any reason.   (During inclement weather, vehicles may not be in operation and only walking escorts may be available.  Because inclement weather may also lead to reduced staff, escorts may be considerably delayed or unavailable.  Call 202-784-RIDE to check the availability of individual escorts.)

The boundaries for these escort services are the same as the boundaries for SafeRides.

Neighborhood Shuttle

Three shuttles operate during the academic year to and from the front gates of main campus at 37th and O Streets, in continuous loops. One goes through Burleith another through West Georgetown, and a third runs along M Street and back. Details can be seen on the maps below. Hours of service are from 10pm-3am Thursday through Saturday  (During inclement weather, call 202-784-RIDE for for operating status information.)

Burleith Loop Shuttle


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West Georgetown Shuttle


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M Street Loop Shuttle


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