Accessible Transportation Resources

Accessible Red Runner Transportation:

Cornell will provide FREE door-to-door transportation via Accessible Red Runner for staff and faculty with disabilities who are participating in university-related activities or taking advantage of the benefits of employment at Cornell. Examples of eligible rides include transportation to and from on-campus meetings, seminars, trainings, and wellness programs. This program is not meant to provide commuter transportation; therefore, rides to and from home are not eligible.

Eligible Riders

Faculty and staff with Cornell-issued AP/PO parking permits
Faculty and staff without an AP/PO permit who have a disability affecting transportation usage and/or mobility

If you do not have an AP/PO permit but believe you qualify due to a disability, please contact the COCR to become an approved rider at accommodations@cornell.edu or 607-255-2242.

Areas Served

All areas of the Ithaca Campus and nearby off-campus locations. All service is based upon availability and rides are not guaranteed until Red Runner confirms your reservation.

Hours of Operation

Red Runner will provide rides during their regular business hours, 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Advanced reservations are required. Service is subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your reservation is confirmed.

Scheduling a Ride with Red Runner

Eligible faculty and staff should call or email Red Runner at 607-254-8293 or redrunner@cornell.edu to request a ride. Requests should be made no later than 10:00 AM the business day before the ride is needed. All service is based upon availability and rides are not guaranteed until Red Runner confirms your reservation. Validation of eligibility must be made in advance of using the service. Because this service is also utilized with CU Lift, the transportation service for Students, please provide more than one day of notice. Cancellations may be made via phone or email, with at least a half hour notice, so driver’s schedule can be updated.

Other Accessible Transportation Options

Facilities and Campus Services at Cornell maintains an updated listing of accessible transportation options available to Cornell students, staff, and faculty: https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/accessible-transportation-options.

Accessible Campus Map

To review Cornell’s Accessible Interactive Map, which includes tabs for transportation, path of travel, and accessible/all-gender restrooms, please visit: https://cornell.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=80e7ca4d43d6496892de80b5e699e1d1.

For eligibility, accommodations, or general inquiries, please contact COCR at accommodations@cornell.edu or 607-255-2242.