Whether you’re traveling by bike, bus or on foot in Boulder, there are plenty of options to get around campus or nearby destinations. Here are a few more tips to help you get around.

By bike

Commuting by bike is an excellent way to get around while maintaining physical distancing. Many riders find that they can ride year-round in Colorado. 

If you own a bike, make sure it’s registered. Get a small tune-up, either at the UMC Bike Station or with remote assistance. Short tune-ups will be available at the Bike Stations during the beginning of the semester. 

If you’re looking to buy your own bike, you have a few options:

Bike sharing is another great option for getting around town with two wheels. All CU Boulder students, faculty and staff are eligible for free Boulder B-cycle annual memberships. Learn more on the campus bike sharing page. Boulder B-cycle bikes and stations are being disinfected regularly. Boulder B-cycle fleet technicians are wearing face coverings and gloves while they continue to disinfect all user touch points at the stations and on the bikes. Wearing gloves is also recommended for bike sharing users.

By bus

The CU Buff Bus is a great way to get around Williams Village, main campus and east campus. Check the CU Buff Bus webpage for routes and schedules.

Real-time transit information is available by downloading the Transit App. Visit the RTD website for policy and service updates. 

Wearing a mask is required on Buff Buses and public transit. 

By skateboard, scooter, mopeds, motorcycles and more

Non-motorized wheeled devices are allowed on paths and most sidewalks around campus, but aren’t allowed on city streets. 

Motorized (electric) scooters, skateboards and one-wheels are not currently allowed anywhere on campus paths or sidewalks and may not be taken into or stored in any campus building or residence hall.

Motorcycles, sit-down scooters and mopeds (both electric and gas powered) are allowed on city streets but are not allowed on campus sidewalks or paths. Students who bring a motorcycle, sit-down scooter or moped (regardless of engine size) to campus must purchase a special motorcycle parking permit and park only in designated motorcycle spaces.

By car

If you’re driving to campus this semester, plan ahead and visit the Parking Services student permit webpage before spring semester for the online sale (specific sale dates listed on the website). Parking priority is given based on class standing (graduate students/seniors first), availability is limited and student permits are likely to sell out. Make sure you search for permit information based on where you will be living:

  • Resident permits are for students living in the residence halls on campus
  • Commuter permits are for students living off campus

If you don’t get a parking permit, there are multiple visitor lots with hourly parking rates on campus. Download the ParkMobile app to pay for short-term parking hands-free. Call 303-735-PARK (7275) or email parking@colorado.edu with parking questions.

No matter how you get to campus, CU Boulder’s Environmental Center, Transportation Services and Parking Services are working to make your commute safer and more efficient, with a lower impact on the environment. For help with your commuting options, please reach out to our sustainable transportation team at BuffsCommute@colorado.edu. Commuter students can also sign up for emails with commuter-focused information from Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations.