Car

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Parking and Transportation Services offers a variety of sustainable commuting options. For many commuters, the flexibility driving affords, or responsibilities outside of work and school, make driving necessary and/or outweigh the costs and environmental impacts.

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Carpooling

Carpooling is a great way to save money on gas, parking, and vehicle wear and tear.Ìý

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Carsharing

Car sharing is a great option for those that are car-free or choose to leave their vehicle at home but still need occasional access to a vehicle.

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Electric Vehicle (EV)ÌýCharging

With over 40 charging spaces throughout campus, finding a spot for your EV will not be a problem.

Tips for Commuting Without Your Car

It is possible to get around Boulder (and campus) without a car. Please visit our short-term parking and getting around campus webpages for information on pay-to-park and sustainable transportation options.

  • Bus:ÌýUse RTD's Trip-Planner and/or RTD Park-n-Rides to make busing more feasible, and download the Transit app to get real-time bus info.
  • Car and bike shares: Use Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Carshare, Zipcar and Boulder B-cycle to get around town without your car. Memberships are either free or significantly price reduced for Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ affiliates.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ NightRide

Your safe and free alternative to walking alone after dark.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ NightRide is Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s student-operated safe-ride service thatÌýallows you to request free, evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Whether you need to travel across campus or to a neighborhood off-campus, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ NightRide student drivers can get you there. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ NightRide is available to current Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder students, faculty and staff. ÌýFind more information about NightRide on the UMC website.