Zaid Perry
There are a few places called Cougar Village, and they all have different bus systems. Cougar Village in Houston, Texas, is served by several bus lines, including 25, 29, and 80. The University of Houston also has a Cougar Line Shuttle service that serves Cougar Village/Moody Towers. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has a Cougar Village on its campus, which is connected to Peck Hall by the #17 Cougar Shuttle, provided by Madison County Transit (MCT).
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Coupar Angus, Scotland |
| Bus Company | Stagecoach East Scotland |
| Ticket Types | Singles, Returns, DayRider |
| Payment Methods | Contactless, Cash |
| Face Coverings | Encouraged but not required |
What You'll Learn
Cougar Shuttle: SIUE to Cougar Village
The #17 Cougar Shuttle is the best way to get from SIUE to Cougar Village. This bus runs from Peck Hall to Cougar Village and back every 10 minutes, from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, the Cougar Shuttle runs every 20 minutes from 7 pm to 10 pm and then runs hourly until midnight. The service runs at reduced frequencies on weekends and during break weeks and the summer session.
The Cougar Shuttle is provided by Madison County Transit (MCT) in partnership with SIUE and is completely free. You can buy a pass at the Welcome Desk in the Morris University Center (across from the Cougar Store) or on your mobile phone through the Token Transit app.
If you need to go off-campus, all MCT buses that serve SIUE stop at the shelter on Hairpin Drive, outside of Peck Hall. Pay attention to the headsign on the front of the bus to make sure you're boarding the correct route.
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Cougar Line Shuttles: UH South/University Oaks
The Cougar Line Shuttle service operates from 7 am to 7 pm on Mondays to Fridays. The shuttle service is provided by the University of Houston's Parking and Transportation Services. The Cougar Ride After-Hours Shuttle Service is a late-night ride service that supplements the Cougar Line Shuttles that operate during the day. The Cougar Ride service operates from 9 pm to 2 am on Sundays and 6 pm to 3 am from Mondays to Thursdays.
The Cougar Line Shuttle has many stops, including Fleming, PGH, MSM, Entrance 18, Elgin-East, Law-East, Bauer-South, Student Center, CPH/Library, UH Technology Bridge, Bauer-North, Law-West, and Elgin-West. The shuttle also stops at the Student Center South / Technology Building at UH at Sugar Land. A one-way trip is approximately 40 minutes, and the bus will remain at each stop for five minutes before departing. All buses are ADA accessible.
To ride the Cougar Line Shuttle, a shuttle permit is required. This permit must be in digital form and be readily available for scanning prior to boarding. Physical Cougar Cards are not accepted. Before boarding, riders must log in to the UH Go app, click on the image of their Cougar Card, and then click "Tap for QR Code". This QR code must then be shown to the bus driver or other parking representatives for scanning.
The Cougar Ride After-Hours Shuttle Service provides rides to and from all on-site shuttle stops, as well as MD Anderson Library and Cougar Village/Moody Towers. This service is not available during the summer and does not operate on days when home football games are held.
In addition to the above, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) also offers a free shuttle service from Peck Hall to Cougar Village, called the #17 Cougar Shuttle. This service is provided in partnership with Madison County Transit (MCT) and runs every 10 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm on Mondays through Fridays.
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Cougar Village by Light Rail
To get to Cougar Village in Houston by public transportation, you can take either the bus or the light rail. The closest stations to Cougar Village are UH South/University Oaks (6-minute walk), Cullen Blvd @ Wheeler St (10-minute walk), and Robertson Stadium/UH/TSU (15-minute walk).
Light Rail
The light rail line that stops near Cougar Village is the 900 line.
Bus
The bus lines that stop near Cougar Village are 25, 29, and 80.
Shuttle
There is also a shuttle service provided by the University of Houston, called Cougar Line Shuttles. These operate from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 7 pm. The shuttle stops at Cougar Village/Moody Towers.
Regional Shuttle
In addition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) partners with Madison County Transit (MCT) to provide a free shuttle from Peck Hall to Cougar Village every 10 minutes. This service is provided by Bus 17, also known as the #17 Cougar Shuttle, and operates from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Cougar Shuttle: service hours
The Cougar Shuttle service operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday. During these hours, the shuttle runs every 10 minutes between Cougar Village and Peck Hall. After 7 p.m., the shuttle service continues with reduced frequencies, offering 20-minute service from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and hourly service from 10 p.m. until midnight.
The Cougar Shuttle is also available on weekends, with reduced frequencies, and new Sunday service has been introduced for Cougar Village. Hourly service is maintained at SIUE during break weeks and the summer session.
The Cougar Shuttle, also known as Bus 17, is the fastest and easiest way to travel between Cougar Village and Peck Hall. It is a free service provided by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in partnership with Madison County Transit (MCT).
In addition to the Cougar Shuttle, there are other MCT bus routes serving the SIUE campus and the surrounding area. These include Bus 16, which connects the Edwardsville Station with shopping centres, and Bus 19, which runs between Edwardsville and Collinsville, providing access to various housing complexes.
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Cougar Shuttle: buying passes
The Cougar Shuttle service provides transportation to students at the University of Houston and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Here is some information on how to buy passes for the Cougar Shuttle at each university.
University of Houston
The University of Houston offers a Cougar Line Shuttle service that operates on weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm. This shuttle has multiple routes and stops, including the Student Center, CPH/Library, Cougar Village/Moody Towers, and various other locations on campus.
To ride the Cougar Line Shuttle, you must have a shuttle permit. These permits are intended for students who attend classes at both the main campus and the Sugar Land campus. To purchase a pass, you will need to follow the steps outlined on the University of Houston website. Firstly, download the UH Go app and log in. Then, access your Cougar Card by clicking on the image. After that, click on "Tap for QR Code." Finally, show the QR code to the bus driver or parking representative for scanning to verify your shuttle permit.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SIUE offers the #17 Cougar Shuttle, which provides free transportation between Cougar Village and Peck Hall every 10 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays. You can purchase a pass for this shuttle at the Welcome Desk in the Morris University Center, located across from the Cougar Store. Monthly passes are also available for purchase at the Welcome Desk or through the Token Transit app on your mobile phone.
In addition to the Cougar Shuttle, SIUE also partners with Madison County Transit (MCT) to provide bus services to other locations. These buses can be boarded at the shelter on Hairpin Drive outside of Peck Hall.
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Frequently asked questions
The #17 Cougar Shuttle is the fastest way to get to Cougar Village from Peck Hall and back.
The Cougar Shuttle runs every 10 minutes from 7 am-7 pm, Monday to Friday. It runs every 20 minutes from 7-10 pm and has hourly service until midnight.
You can buy a pass at the Welcome Desk in the Morris University Center (across from the Cougar Store). Monthly passes are also available for purchase at the Welcome Desk or on your mobile phone through the Token Transit app.
Yes, you can take the bus or light rail. The closest stations are UH South/University Oaks, Cullen Blvd @ Wheeler St, and Robertson Stadium/UH/TSU. The bus lines that stop near Cougar Village are 25, 29, and 80, and the light rail line is 900.
