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Tech Transit

Tech Transit provides transportation for students to destinations around the Lawrence Tech campus and the city of Southfield.

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For route information during operation hours please call 248.403.0073 for information about van location.

Students with transportation needs should email transit@ltu.edu

» Services

Medical Transportation

Medical transportation to the CVS Minute Clinic (30920 Southfield Road) can be made at 11:30 a.m. all days of the week at the Buell Building stop. 

Students with emergency medical needs should contact Campus Safety at 248.204.3945.

Social Security Office

Email transit@ltu.edu to schedule a ride to the Social Security Office in Farmington Hills.

Van Rental

Current faculty, staff, and students can rent Tech Transit vans. Tech Transit personnel can also assist by driving the van. To make a van rental request, fill out the online form.

» Routes

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Blue Route
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Orange Route
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Silver Route
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

» Employment

Interested in Becoming a Tech Transit Driver?

If you are interested in applying for a driver position, please consider:

  • All drivers are required to undergo extensive qualification and training process.  
  • Students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week. Our drivers work an average of 10-15 hours per week. Each shift is around three or four hours.
  • Our drivers participate in a drug and alcohol testing program throughout employment. Failure to pass a drug or alcohol test results in immediate termination.

Student Driver Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Valid Chauffer’s License (applicants undergo a background and driving record check)
  • Good disciplinary standing with the University
  • Good academic standing (minimum 2.75 GPA per semester & overall).
  • Enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credit hours per semester.

Process

  1. Download Application
  2. Email transit@ltu.edu with completed Application and Resume. International students please also explain current employment status.
  3. Background checks will be completed.
  4. Formal interview will be scheduled.
  5. Second interview, including driving and parking skills test, will be scheduled
  6. If hired, additional paperwork must be completed. Please check here for more information.
  7. Additional training will be scheduled.

*Paperwork for International student takes 3-4 weeks because of social security requirements as well as additional out-of-country paperwork.

*Paperwork for US students can take 1-2 weeks based on screening and efficiency of HR to get student on payroll.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.