The Transportation section of our Web site outlines various transportation programs, groups, and options available to CU Boulder students and faculty/staff, as well as the general community; provides links to access these options on the Web; provides access to university transportation policy documents, and displays various transportation-related publications produced by the CU Environmental Center.

Our success is based largely on the inter-organizational cooperative relationships we create — at the University, with private companies and among many government departments. We develop, administer, fund and promote our programs with a cooperative emphasis. Check out each specific program to see who is involved.

Transportation Options Bike Bus Drive Walk Ski

Transportation Resources Transportation News University Transportation Policy Publications Promotions Materials Resources, Organizations & Links

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I “rent” a free bike?
• How can I get a no interest loan to buy a bicycle?
• How much is the bus pass fee?
• Where do I replace my bus pass?
• I am not going to school during the summer. Can I get a summer bus pass?
• What hybrid cars are out there?
• How do I get involved with Environmental Center Transportation?
  • visit our volunteer page
  • e-mail: ecenter@colorado.edu or bicycle@colorado.edu
  • call 303-492-6486
• Why should I walk, bike, or bus to campus?
  • Walking, biking and busing are much more than just transportation. It’s a way of life.
    • Walking and biking is enjoyable and increases overall health.
    • Riding the bus increases last-minute studying time.
    • Riding the bus decreases the stress caused by congestion.
  • Walking, biking and bussing are far more efficient methods of transportation.
    • Walking and biking require only human fuel.
    • Busing consolidates traffic and decreases highly inefficient “single-occupant vehicle” traffic.
    • Walking and biking facilities require far less infrastructure.
  • Walking, biking and busing have much lower impacts on the environment.
    • Walking and biking have almost zero emissions.
    • Busing has significantly lower per-capita emissions.