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The Bay Area has many transportation options that have lower ecological and financial impacts than cars, such as AC Transit bus lines, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and bike-share programs. Private business ventures, such as scooter-sharing, are also options for Bay Area residents.
The image to the left depicts the differences between various modes of transportation. As shown, cars require significantly more resources to transport people as well as space to move around. Alternatively, bikes and buses take up less space and emit less carbon than their automobile counterpart.
Biking
Biking
UC Berkeley and the City of Berkeley provide free bike racks throughout campus. There are also 10 secure bike lockers (4 at Hilgard Hall, 4 at Genetics and Plant Biology Building, 2 at RSF) that can be accessed through a BikeLink membership card.
FixIt Stations
FixIt Stations
Air up a tire, change a flat, and fix your wheel with the repair stations at Moffitt Library, Energy Biosciences Building, or the RSF. For free, 24/7.
BicyCAL
BicyCAL
Bike repair co-op located underneath GBC that offers peer-to-peer bike repairs, education, and a DeCal. Volunteering opportunities also available.
BART Bike Stations
BART Bike Stations
In addition to the 24hr BikeLink secure lockers located throughout campus and the city, BART stations have free valet parking from 7AM-8PM on weekdays. Visit one of their locations for bike rentals, repairs, sales, and to purchase a BikeLink card.
Bikes located throughout the East Bay and SF!
Bikes located throughout the East Bay and SF!
Bay Wheels Bike-Share
Bay Wheels Bike-Share
EOP Pell-Grant recipients are eligible for a free 1-year bike share membership. Non-EOP Undergraduate and Graduate students can participate in a $13 month-to-month program for bike share services in the Bay Area. Link to BikeShare at Berkeley
Campus Mobility
Campus Mobility
The UC Berkeley campus provides students with free transit around the perimeter and throughout the city of Berkeley. Night shuttles are also free to Berkeley community members.
6:45AM-7:30PM
6:45AM-7:30PM
Daytime Bear Transit
7:30PM-2:30AM
7:30PM-2:30AM
Night Safety Shuttles
3AM-6:30AM
3AM-6:30AM
Door-to-Door Car Service
BearWalk Escort (Dusk-3AM)
BearWalk Escort (Dusk-3AM)
Walk with a BPD-trained student on your way home at night. Click on the image to the right to learn more!
Commuting
Commuting
Berkeley Moves!
Berkeley Moves!
Match with carpoolers who share your route to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on gas.
Get the Transit App to make commuting easier!
Get the Transit App to make commuting easier!
AC Transit EasyPass
AC Transit EasyPass
All UC Berkeley students receive a free and unlimited AC Transit bus pass. BART fares may also be loaded onto the card to avoid a 50 cent fee for a paper BART ticket. Using a card rather than paper also eliminates waste.
BART Discounts
BART Discounts
Employees without an annual parking permit or EasyPass can receive a $10 monthly subsidy on purchase greater than $30.00
UC Berkeley students can purchase a $48 BART ticket for $43 at the Parking & Transportation office
Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off with a youth Clipper card
Seniors age 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card
Green Bear Commuting Pass
Green Bear Commuting Pass
ASUC, Parking & Transportation, and EOP have teamed up to give EOP-eligible students a free carpool parking permit! Visit 119 Cesar Chavez to sign up and receive your pass. Click the image to the left to learn more!
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