campus sustainability
Choosing alternative transportation can reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, personal automobile fuel and maintenance expenditures, and may reduce the stress of your daily commute, too.
Transportation
CAMPUS INITIATIVES
Free Transit Passes
Since 2005, ASU Parking and Transit Services has offered U-Pass. This pass is available to students free of charge, and to faculty and staff for a discounted rate, and grants unlimited year round access to all four campuses and to greater Phoenix via public transportation on the Valley Metro bus and METRO light rail systems. ASU U-Passes may be obtained at the ASU Parking and Transit Services offices at all four campuses. A valid ASU Sun Card is required.
In the spring semester of 2007, the university distributed 14,000 U-Passes, eliminating as much as 176 tons of pollution and saving over $1 million in fuel costs for the year.
ASU´s Commuter Options Program offers information about alternative transportation options at ASU, including details about
Since 2005, ASU Parking and Transit Services has offered U-Pass. This pass is available to students free of charge, and to faculty and staff for a discounted rate, and grants unlimited year round access to all four campuses and to greater Phoenix via public transportation on the Valley Metro bus and METRO light rail systems. ASU U-Passes may be obtained at the ASU Parking and Transit Services offices at all four campuses. A valid ASU Sun Card is required.
In the spring semester of 2007, the university distributed 14,000 U-Passes, eliminating as much as 176 tons of pollution and saving over $1 million in fuel costs for the year.
> How to obtain a U-Pass...
> See map of Valley Metro System...
Alternative Transportation
ShareTheRide.com offers a similar carpooling service through Valley Metro.ASU´s Commuter Options Program offers information about alternative transportation options at ASU, including details about
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles for Rent
ASU partners with Zipcar, a car-sharing company committed to providing sustainable, viable transportation options for the campus community. Zipcar makes it possible to use alternate forms of transportation to travel to campus, and still have affordable access to a vehicle when needed. The $9.25–$11.75 per hour rate includes gas, maintenance, insurance, 24-hour emergency assistance, and ASU parking; vehicles are available on several locations across the Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses. Vehicles may be rented for up to three days at a discounted daily rate.> Learn more about Zipcar...
> Sign up for Zipcar membership...
WHAT YOU CAN DO...
Obtain an ASU U-Pass
Students can receive this annual transit pass for free, while faculty and staff may purchase the U-Pass at a discounted rate. Bring your valid Sun Card to any campus Permit Sales office to pick up your U-Pass.Choose alternative transportation
Ride with a neighbor, ride a shuttle, or ride your bike. The Commuter Options office encourages you to change your habits and change the planet.GET INVOLVED!
> Share your ideas with us...
> Donate...
Join a student organization...
> Students for Sustainability listserv
> Student Sustainability Coalition (email for more info)