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If you are looking to park on campus for a few hours, here are some options that might work best for you.

If you are visiting campus:

Your best option is to pay hourly using a pay-by-plate at one of the short-term parking locations. You can download the ParkMobile app or pay on-location at a pay station.

If you are attending an event on campus:

The special events page might have information relevant to you. Many events even offer event and conference parking options.

If you are a vendor:

Your best option is to pay hourly using a pay-by-plate at one of the short-term parking locations. You can download the ParkMobile app or pay on-location at a pay station.

If you are a staff or faculty member need to park on campus:

We understand some of our staff and faculty need access to multiple buildings or locations throughout campus during working hours. Review the campus departments page or call us to address your parking needs.

If you are dropping off or picking up someone/something?

Most buildings on campus have 15- or 30-minute loading/unloading parking spaces. There are also two designated food delivery spaces in lot 204 and lot 319. Please follow any specific directives posted on signs.

 

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275).

If you are looking to park on campus for up to a week, here are some options that might work for you:

If you are a student, faculty or staff member:

Purchase up to seven days of daily parking. Select daily parking and choose a date range of up to seven days to cover your stay. Availability is limited, contact our office for solutions if you can’t purchase the access you need.

If you an unaffiliated guest or visitor to campus:

Purchase up to five days of daily parking. Select daily parking or the five-day parking options. Availability is limited.

If you are you a vendor:

We offer options like vendor permits and service space access to accommodate projects and official business at CU Boulder. Please email us at parking@colorado.edu for more information.

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275).

If you are looking to park on campus for a month, here are some options that might work best for you.

If you are a staff or faculty member:

Faculty and staff paid on a monthly basis can purchase an ongoing permit via payroll deduction by logging into their parking account. Find out more on the faculty/staff page.

If you are a student:

Most students typically purchase parking for a semester or full academic year. Find out more on the student parking page.

Important:

If you're new to CU and looking to park on campus, be sure to purchase a parking permit before your first day! Log in to the parking portal with your IdentiKey and password to get started.

If you are a visitor:

Contact our office at parking@colorado.edu for extended visitor access or monthly parking arrangements.

If you are a vendor:

Contact our office at parking@colorado.edu to arrange extended vendor access lasting one month or more.

 

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275).

If you are looking to park on campus for one semester, here are some options that might work best for you.

If you are a student:

Most students typically purchase parking for a semester or full academic year. Find out more on the student parking page. If you missed the student permit sale, learn more about micro-mobility and other transportation options.

If you are a staff or faculty member:

Faculty and staff paid on a monthly basis can purchase an ongoing permit via payroll deduction by logging into their parking account. Find out more on the faculty/staff page.

Important:

If you're new to CU and looking to park on campus, be sure to purchase a parking permit before your first day! Log in to the parking portal with your IdentiKey and password to get started.

If you are a visitor:

A monthly permit is your best option. Contact our office for extended visitor access during a semester at CU: parking@colorado.edu or (303) 735-7275.  

If you are a vendor:

A monthly permit with recurring payments is your best option. ​Contact parking@colorado.edu to arrange extended vendor access lasting one semester or more.

 

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275).

If you are looking to park on campus for an academic year, here are some options that might work best for you.

If you are a student:

Most students typically purchase parking for a semester or full academic year. Find out more on the student parking page. If you missed the student permit sale, learn more about micro-mobility and other transportation options.

If you are a staff or faculty member:

Faculty and staff paid on a monthly basis can purchase an ongoing permit via payroll deduction by logging into their parking account. Find out more on the faculty/staff page.

Important:

If you're new to CU and looking to park on campus, be sure to purchase a parking permit before your first day! Log in to the parking portal with your IdentiKey and password to get started.

If you are a visitor:

A monthly permit is your best option. Contact our office for extended visitor access during a semester at CU: parking@colorado.edu or (303) 735-7275.

If you are a vendor:

A monthly permit with recurring payments is your best option. ​Contact parking@colorado.edu to arrange extended vendor access lasting one semester or more.

 

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275).

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is available on the CU Boulder campus.

Where to charge:

Looking for a place to charge? Refer to the electric vehicle parking map to find all charging stations on CU Boulder’s campus.

About our stations:

All charging stations at CU Boulder are on the ChargePoint network and are level II chargers (i.e. will charge a standard EV in a few hours).

Chargers are open to any plug-in EV user (staff, students and visitors) except for the chargers in the Center for Community (C4C chargers are only available to lot 327 permit holders). 

Charging costs:

Costs might be different for CU permit holders or campus visitors/non-permit holders. Please find details about costs on the electric vehicle charge page.

Do you still have questions? Full details are on the electric vehicle charging page. To report issues email parking@colorado.edu or call 303-735-PARK (7275).

With 80 regional and local bus stops located on or adjacent to CU Boulder’s campus, getting to and around campus by bus is a great option.

Buff Bus (on-campus routes)

Traveling around campus? CU Buff Bus is a network of free and convenient inter- and intra-campus shuttles.

Bus Passes*

Your Buff OneCard serves as a bus pass for students and qualified employees on all RTD buses. CU affiliates not eligible for free access can purchase a discounted semester pass.

*Previously called EcoPass or CollegePass.

Local and regional buses (RTD)

All students and qualifying employees can get in and out of town on the RTD bus network. Bus route information can be found using:

Do you still have questions? For bus pass questions, contact buspass@colorado.edu.

Bikes, scooters and skateboards are a great way to get around campus.

 

Biking on Campus

CU’s bike program provides a number of great benefits for cyclists. Visit CU’s bike program page for information on bike registration, parking, on-campus maintenance and more.

Visit the bikes page for more information and stay informed by signing up for the monthly Be Mobile Newsletter.

Safety

For micromobility rules and regulations, our close call reporting form, information on snow removal and guides for which wheels go where see our transportation safety page.

Shared Mobility

Lime E-scooters are allowed on main campus in certain corridors. Access, speed, and parking is managed through GPS technology. Visit our website for details and fee information.

Do you still have questions? Contact us at bicycle@colorado.edu.

Transportation Services administers all programs related to CU-owned vehicles and the Buff Bus fleet. 

Buff Bus Charters

Buff buses can be chartered for transportation to and from special events. 

Buff Bus Advertising

Find out about advertising opportunities and costs.

Fleet Services

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275) or parking@colorado.edu.

Commuter Programs:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Boulder BCycle e-bike share program provides short-term e-bike rentals. This is a great option to get around campus and town.

Why Join?

Membership gives you access to hundreds of BCycle e-bikes located at stations across campus and Boulder. To get started, visit the Boulder BCycle registration for Boulder students, faculty and staff page.

Perks:

  • Students ride free
  • Employees get 50% off an annual membership 

 

Do you still have questions? Visit the bikes page for more information.

Lime provides short-term e-scooter rental in parts of Boulder.

General details:

Rentable scooters E-scooter access, speed, and parking is managed through GPS technology and include specific details and zones for CU properties.

Costs:

Fees include an unlocking fee and per per-minute ride fee.

Regular user? Visit our webpage to find out how you can save money.

Where e-scooters can be ridden:

  • Residential streets
  • Arterial streets with bike lanes
  • Multi-use paths (bike paths)
  • Sidewalks only if there is no adjacent street

*Some restrictions apply.

Do you still have questions? Visit the scooters and skateboards page for more details and FAQs or email buffscommute@colorado.edu.

Colorado CarShare (non-profit) and Zipcar provide short-term car rentals that are flexible and low-cost options to get around. Rates vary by account plan.

Colorado CarShare

Colorado CarShare is a local, non-profit carshare with vehicles across Boulder and Denver.

Students and staff can use the promo code for discounts!

ZipCar

​Provides carshare in many cities nationwide, with cars located across CU Boulder’s campus.

See the website for details about discounts for students, faculty and staff.

Age Restrictions

Colorado CarShare - 18+ and must have two years of a clean driving record.

Zipcar - Any 18+ students or 21+ faculty, staff or community members with a valid driver’s license, including international driver's licenses.

Do you still have questions? Visit our carsharing page for more information.

CU Transportation supports vanpooling to campus by helping form vans and by providing both monetary subsidies and free parking to make it more affordable and accessible to all staff.

Cost

The amount you pay depends on which program you are in. Visit the vanpool page for full details. Fees cover all costs including the van, gas, parking and maintenance.

Email buffscommute@colorado.edu for questions about eligibility.

How It Works

  • 5-7 people with similar commute routes and work schedules share a van provided by Way to Go (Enterprise).
  • A monthly fee covers all costs.
  • Driving responsibilities are shared by at least two or more vanpool members.
  • Meet-up location(s), route and driving responsibilities are flexible and up to the van members.

Full Program Details

If you are interested in joining or starting a van, fill out this interest form and we will contact you about availability.

Do you still have questions?  Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275) or buffscommute@colorado.edu.

 

NightRide: Your safe and free alternative to walking alone after dark.

What is NightRide?

NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated safe-ride service that allows you to request free, evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Travel across campus or to a neighborhood off-campus. CU NightRide is available to current CU Boulder students, faculty and staff.

How to Request a Ride:

  • Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
  • Select “Log In with CU”
  • Enter your IdentiKey and password and tap “Login”
  • Enter your phone number and tap “Confirm”
  • Request your ride!

Rules of the Road

Visit the NightRide page to review the "rules of the road" and for more details. 

Do you still have questions? Visit the NightRide page or email buffscommute@colorado.edu.

Guaranteed Ride Home: A free taxi ride home in the event of an emergency or work schedule change.

What is Guaranteed Ride Home?

The objective of the service is to support employees who choose to commute sustainably, don’t have access to a personal vehicle or rely on transit by ensuring they have a way to get home in case of an emergency or unexpected work change.

Who qualifies?

Eligible users for the Guaranteed Ride Home program are staff or faculty full-time employees (FTEs) of CU Boulder and CU System staff/faculty. FTEs are those who work 50% time or greater (benefit eligible).

When can this be used?

Staff or faculty full-time employees who are experiencing a personal or family emergency/illness or an unplanned change in work schedule can use Guaranteed Ride Home.*

*Some restrictions apply.

Do you still have questions? Visit the Guaranteed Ride Home page for details on booking a ride, guidelines on eligibility, valid reasons for use, and types of trips supported.

CU Boulder is committed to making its physical campus and digital life accessible to everyone.

Getting to Campus

All RTD and CTN buses are ADA-accessible. Additionally, VIA and Access-A-Ride are other transportation options to consider.

Getting Around Campus

All campus Buff buses are ADA accessible. Students with temporary medical conditions can consult Disability Services for guidance.

Purchasing ADA-accessible Parking

Please email the state-issued placard registration to parkingpermits@colorado.edu to purchase your ADA-accessible parking permit.

Do you still have questions? Review the transportation options page.

Our parking services events group works to reduce impacts on event parking and traffic, however, Parking Services has no control over the hosting group, event locations, dates or times the events are scheduled.

Event Attendees:

Event arrangements are dependent upon the hosting group and venue of the event. For information regarding parking to attend an event, visit our main special events page.

CU Permit Holders:

If your parking lot will be impacted by an upcoming event, you will receive an email with details on alternative parking arrangements.

Alternative Transportation Options:  

Events at CU Boulder that impact traffic in the city of Boulder may have alternate Buff bus routes. Visit our Buff bus page for more information about adjusted bus routes for football games and more bus options to visit all the sites that Boulder and the Front Range has to offer.   

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 303-735-PARK (7275) or parking@colorado.edu.