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Commute & Transportation
Choosing smart transportation alternatives for your commute will save you money, avoid parking frustrations and reduce carbon emissions.
And with resources like Jack Pass, Zipcar, bikeshare and more, it’s easy to go completely car free!
Find out about all the free and discounted resources to get you to campus, around town and home for the holidays!
Download the Commuter Resources Guide:
Join the Commuter Club and Get Connected to Carpool, Bike or Bus Together!
Can't walk, bike or bus to campus? Carpooling is a great way to save money on gas, parking and vehicle maintenance costs while reducing your environmental impact! The RideMatch Network connects you with others living nearby who are also interested in sharing rides to/from campus. It's FREE to participate!
Current Students: Complete the Student Ride Match Interest Form to sign up.
Current Faculty/Staff: Complete the Faculty/Staff Ride Match Interest From to Sign up.
And if you carpool...
If you have 3 or more people in your car (2 if that is the car's maximum capacity) each day, stop by the drive-up window at the Transportation & Parking Services office on Rossow St between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., show your Humboldt General or Staff parking permit, and receive a Carpool Preferential Parking Permit for the day. These permits allow you to park in designated Carpool Parking Spaces in the G11 parking lot.
New to riding the bus? Looking for a companion to ride the bus with? Bus Buddies help each other by riding together to campus and other destination, finding bus stops, swiping their JackPass (you campus ID is a free transit pass for students, discounted for faculty/staff), planning trips and more.
- Become more comfortable and familiar with the bus systems
- New and experienced bus riders welcome
Complete the Bus Buddy Form to sign up!
Your Student ID is your JackPass! Just swipe your ID card when you get on the bus and it's a free ride! Watch this video to learn more.
Whether you are new to bicycling or an experienced cyclist, the Bike Buddy Program is for anyone interested in becoming more comfortable and familiar with local roads and trails, safe riding in traffic and other considerations. Bike Buddies help each other by riding together to campus and other destinations, planning trips, and more.
Complete the Bike Buddy Interest Form to sign up!
Find Your Sustainable Commute Options
Use the links below to learn more and to sign up for the many programs and resources available to keep you moving.
Try a new form of transportation today!
Get Help Planning your Commute and other Trips!
15 minute virtual consultation with our Commute Specialist
- Discover faster and safer routes
- Save money and time
- Fight climate change with an eco-friendly commute
To schedule your free consultation, email commuterclub@humboldt.edu
- Specify days and times you are available (M-F, 9-4pm)
- A Transportation Specialist will reply with the ZOOM Link
Sustainable Transportation Video
For more Information:
- Email commuterclub@humboldt.edu with questions about trip planning, programs or resources
- Parking & Commuter Services provides info on parking and transportation programs
- The Sustainable Transportation Committee advises the campus on improving pedestrian, bicycling, carpooling and transit facilities and programs.
