Update to Harlingen Park & Ride Operations
[As of January, 2025, the Harlingen Park & Ride location moved to the Harlingen Convention Center. The information below is retained for reference.]
In August 2024, Vaquero Express moved out of the Harlingen campus (HCEBL) to a temporary park and ride location at the Harlingen Soccer Complex. The demand was unprecedented, with over 200 vehicles parked there at peak and ridership increasing by over 10%. The new arrangement presented challenges. We heard your concerns and adjusted our plans to ensure the parking and riding experience improved.
Effective Tuesday, September 10th, Vaquero Express began to stop at HCEBL in addition to the Harlingen Park & Ride Soccer Complex.
In addition, Harlingen Circulator hours were extended to provide connectivity between the Harlingen Soccer Complex and HCEBL. Hours of service were 6:30 AM starting at the Soccer Complex with a last trip from there to HCEBL at 12:15 AM. Frequency was about every 10 minutes.
HCEBL is open from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday – Thursday (7:10 AM – 5:00 PM on Friday). UTRGV Police Department always has a presence at HCEBL.
If you parked in Harlingen:
You could have continued to park at the Harlingen Soccer Complex free of charge. Vaquero Express transported you to the Edinburg or Brownsville campuses. If you preferred a pick-up from HCEBL, the Harlingen Circulator transported you from the Soccer Complex to HCEBL where you could have boarded the Vaquero Express.
If you got dropped off in Harlingen:
You may have been dropped off at HCEBL and boarded the Vaquero Express going to either our Brownsville or Edinburg campuses.
Please note Fall 2025 Timetables & Harlingen Circulator Map
Timetable and Harlingen Circulator Map
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Other Improvements
Last week (September, 2024), we added two new buses to our Vaquero Express fleet to increase seating capacity. We installed tents and seating at the Harlingen Park & Ride Soccer Complex. These amenities continued as we worked to identify a more permanent solution for a waiting area. In addition, we distributed cold water and rain ponchos to passengers.
UTRGV Police Department also stationed a permanent position at the Harlingen Soccer Complex to provide security to the area. In addition, a parking attendant was stationed there from sunset until the last Vaquero Express departure.
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