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Should I Bring A Car To Campus?

¶¶Òõ̽̽ and the city of Burlington offer many alternative modes of transportation. Many students who bring cars to campus discover that it is easier to get around without their car, which ends up being parked most of the time. Below are some of the many resources available to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ students.

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Get Around By Bike

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¶¶Òõ̽̽ is recognized as a by the League of American Bicyclists. We support cycling as an efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible transportation option on campus. Plus it's fun!  

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Regional CarShare

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CarShare Vermont is an easy and affordable alternative to owning a car. We have 3 CarShare vehicles on campus and over 20 nearby. Become a member and have access to car or pickup truck when you need it! ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Employees and Students can receive discounted memberships by signing up for the "Campus Membership." Be sure to sign up using your work or school email address. No promotion code is needed, just the correct email.

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Campus Bike Rentals

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Need a bike? Don't have one? Our students maintain a fleet of used bicycles available for semester rentals. They are affordable and reliable for commuting across campus. Contact: bikesuvm@gmail.com

On and Off Campus Buses

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When going shopping or to destinations that are too far to bike or walk, many students ride ¶¶Òõ̽̽ CATS Shuttles and/or Green Mountain Transit's (GMT) Unlimited Access which offers extensive service coverage throughout the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus and within/around the city of Burlington and state of Vermont. GMT is free for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ students with their CATCard. There is also a convenient online bus tracker to help your student plan their rides.
 

Getting To and From Home

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To aid in getting to and from Burlington International Airport, Amtrak Essex Junction and Burlington Transit Center during breaks .  If traveling during non-break times, the Green Mountain Transit Bus #1 will take you to the airport, the Bus #2 will take you to Amtrak, and the Bus # 1, #2, & #11 will take you to the downtown transit center.  Students have many transportation options to get them to and from home.  See the Long Distance Travel page for more information.