Filed Under:A, Resources • Tags: airport, denver, dia, transportation
Denver International Airport (DIA) serves the entire metropolitan area. If you need transportation to or from the airport, you have several options including skyRide and Super Shuttle. If you pay full student fees, you can take skyRide free with your Buff OneCard and current RTD sticker. Super Shuttle, a private transportation company, picks you up at your door and brings you right to the terminal. Transportation information is available at the UMC second floor reception desk, at the Boulder Chamber of Commerce (303-442-1044), in the central terminal of the airport, or through your travel agent.
www.flydenver.com
Filed Under:C, Resources • Tags: escort, safety, service, transportation
Any CU-Boulder student, staff, or faculty member may receive a free nighttime safe escort by vehicle to or from campus and throughout Boulder city limits. CU NightRide is based out of the UMC at the UMC reception desk on the second floor and operates each night when school is in session. Campus escorts are provided by a micro-minivan and are usually available within five minutes. Rides are available by heading to the CU NightRide dispatch desk in the UMC or from any location by Check the CU NightRide website for hours and schedule your ride by calling the number below.
umc.colorado.edu/cunightride | 303-492-SAFE
Filed Under:P, Resources • Tags: garage, lot, parking, permit, transportation
If you plan to park frequently on campus, consider buying a parking permit. A lot will be assigned according to your living arrangement. Permits must be purchased online and a pick-up location is announced for each semester. Campus parking meters are intended for short-term use. Meters must be paid seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on university holidays.
www.colorado.edu/pts
Filed Under:Resources, T • Tags: biking, bus, bus pass, parking, paths, permit, public transit, safety, transportation, walking
“Boulder is by far one of the easiest places to get around without a car—especially during your freshman year of college.”
Buses
Bus on the Hill
You don’t need to park it—and all you need is your Buff OneCard to ride for free! Most buses run every 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours on weekdays and weekends, but schedules do vary.
- The Buff Bus – runs from main campus to Williams Village (free)
- The Hop – connects downtown, University Hill, CU campus, and 29th Street Mall
- The Dash – runs along South Boulder from Lafayette to Louisville to Boulder
- The Stampede – runs along Colorado Ave, 30th, and connects to main campus
- The Skip – runs north and south along Broadway from Front Range to Greenbriar
- The Bound – runs from Iris to Baseline and along 30th
- #B/BX – goes to Denver
- AB – goes to the Denver International Airport
For specifics on schedules and routes, visit www.goboulder.net or www.rtd-denver.com
Bikes and Walking
With 300 miles of bike/walking paths in and around Boulder, it’s really easy to get from point A to point B by bike or foot. A few things to remember:
- Registration. It’s $10 for as long as you own the bike. Visit the CU Bicycle Station east of the UMC to register.
- Lights. City regulations require that you use a front white light and rear red light for riding after dark.
- Theft. Always use a U-lock when you leave your bike unattended.
- Crosswalks. Always use the marked crosswalks, and give the motorist a chance to see you before you cross.
- Other Wheels. Skateboards are accepted on campus, but not in commercial areas like Pearl Street Mall, 29th Street Mall, and the Hill.
Parking & Transportation Services (PTS)
PTS helps students and their visitors with their transportation needs with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. We provide options:
- car sharing
- student shuttles
- bike programs
- permit parking
At the Bike Station students can register, repair, borrow, or get advice about bikes and pick up maps for paths around Boulder.
www.colorado.edu/pts