Mobility Quick Guide
Welcome New CU Boulder Employees
Parking & Transportation Services are available to provide solutions to access the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Review our comprehensive information for your parking and transportation needs.
Bike: CU Boulder is recognized as a Gold Bicycle Friendly University, and the city of Boulder is one of the best cities for biking in the U.S. To learn more, visit our bike program's webpage.
Bus: All employees receive an EcoPass as part of the university's benefits program. Bus Route Information can be found using RTD's Trip Planner or by downloading the Transit App. Buff Buses are free and don't require an EcoPass to ride.
Carpool: Carpooling is a great way to save money on gas, parking, and vehicle wear and tear. For those interested, the My Way to Go program is a convenient option.
Vanpool: CU employees can vanpool for either $20* or $50 a month, which includes all fees (maintenance, gas, and parking). Starting a van requires at least five vanpoolers with similar work schedules and commute routes. *Frontline service employees.
Guaranteed Ride Home: The Guaranteed Ride Home program provides faculty and staff with a FREE taxi ride home in the event of an emergency or work schedule change. Must have a valid Buff One Card.
All parking on campus is fee based. Parking services provides permits for long-term parking. Short-term and temporary parking is available throughout campus as well.
EV Charging: With over 50 charging spaces on campus, CU Boulder's campus is ready to support your EV needs. All charging stations at CU Boulder are Level II chargers (i.e., will charge a standard EV in a few hours). We encourage you sign up for a ChargePoint connection to avoid visitor fees.
BCycle: Free annual passes are available from Boulder BCycle. BCycle has a large fleet of ready-to-ride electric bikes located at over 45 stations across Boulder, with 12 stations on or around campus.
E-scooters/Skateboards: Electric scooters, skateboards and other low-speed electric devices are not allowed in residence halls or in any CU buildings.
Lime E-Scooters: Lime e-scooters are available to rent through the Lime app.
- For the best rates, look into Lime Prime, a monthly plan ($5.99) that has no unlock fee and you save 25% on the per-minute ride fee.
- Check out if you are eligible for Lime Access, which provides discounted rides to Lime users who qualify for public benefits and free rides if they are under 30 minutes.
Buff Bus: CU’s Buff Bus is a network of free and convenient inter- and intra-campus shuttles.
Carshare: CU Boulder’s Environmental Center subsidizes access to two car share programs: Colorado CarShare and Zipcar.