Parking /staffcouncil/ en Getting to Campus - Know Your Options /staffcouncil/2022/08/25/getting-campus-know-your-options <span>Getting to Campus - Know Your Options</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-08-25T17:17:00-06:00" title="Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 17:17">Thu, 08/25/2022 - 17:17</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/bus_logo.png?h=da3a37bc&amp;itok=_cEDIC1T" width="1200" height="600" alt="Bus or large van with people inside"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/617" hreflang="en">Parking</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>A fresh semester is here so it’s a great time for a refresher on commuting options that will help you get to campus efficiently, inexpensively and sustainably as possible.</p> <h2>Take the Bus</h2> <p>COVID put a damper on many bus routes and frequency, but there is positive news!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rtd-denver.com/zerofare" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zero Fare for Better Air</a> - All buses are free in August 2022! &nbsp;Many of you have EcoPasses, but spread the word with family and friends and give the bus a try, you may love it and will save money!</li> <li>Live near Lyons? &nbsp;The new Lyons Flyer will get you directly to campus! &nbsp;Full details about this great new bus service is available on the <a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/news/free-lyons-flyer-bus-service-begins-monday-june-27/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Boulder County Government website</a>.</li> <li>Bus Route Information can be found using RTD's <a href="https://www.rtd-denver.com/app/plan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trip Planner</a> or download the <a href="https://transitapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Transit App</a> to view real-time schedules and routes near you.</li> </ul> <h2>Bike</h2> <ul> <li>Register your bike at a campus bike station for free maintenance assistance by professionally trained student staff. Locations can be found on the <a href="/ecenter/transportation/bicycle/umc-and-folsom-bike-stations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Environmental Center webpage</a>.&nbsp;</li> <li>View the <a href="/ecenter/bikeshelters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">map of secure bike shelters</a> at the UMC on main campus, and on east campus at the ARCE administrative building. &nbsp;</li> <li>For route planning, use Google Maps and select&nbsp;the&nbsp;"bike" setting in the app&nbsp;on or this <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b48560cd05e1452ea5cca9b15d9559f2&amp;center=-11716800.0%2C4869800.0%2C102100&amp;level=12" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">interactive bike map</a> provided by the City of Boulder.</li> </ul> <h2>Driving&nbsp;</h2> <p>Often the ideal way to get to campus when saving time is paramount, but it's expensive and hard on the environment.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Share your ride, it will save you money! Check out the <a href="/pts/transportation-options/car/carpooling" rel="nofollow">Parking Services Carpooling page</a> to learn more about ride matching with Waze and Way to Go.</li> <li>If you have an electric vehicle (EV), learn more information about 's EV charging on the <a href="/pts/transportation/car/electric-vehicle-charging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Parking EV webpage</a>.&nbsp;</li> <li>Mix in alternative commutes whenever possible.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2>Parking</h2> <p>Don't have a permit or working a hybrid schedule and don’t want to pay full monthly fee? &nbsp;Parking &amp; Transportation Services (PTS) has a variety of options. Contact your department's Parking Liaison for guidance or explore the options for long-term (permit) or short-term parking (daily, weekly, etc) on Parking's website. Still stuck? &nbsp;Reach out to Parking's customer service team at 303-735-PARK (7275)</p> <h2>Mid-day Transportation</h2> <ul> <li>BCycle and Rentals - Half-off annual passes are available from Boulder B-cycle. B-cycle has a large fleet of ready-to-ride electric bikes located at over 45 stations across Boulder, with 12 stations on or around campus. More information can be found on the <a href="https://boulder.bcycle.com/cu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">B-Cycle Boulder page</a>.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lime e-scooters are available to rent through the Lime app and can be ridden in an area of East Boulder that includes ’s East Campus and Williams Village and three new locations on the East edge of main campus. Because the scooters were introduced as part of a pilot program, they will be automatically deactivated using GPS technology if ridden outside of their designated area.&nbsp;</li> <li>’s Buff Bus is a network of free and convenient inter- and intra-campus shuttles. Visit the <a href="/pts/transportation-options/bus/bus-route-information" rel="nofollow">PTS Bus Route page</a> for schedules.</li> <li>Carshare - a great option for those who are car-free or choose to leave their vehicle at home but still need occasional access to a car. Boulder’s Environmental Center subsidizes access to two car share programs: Colorado CarShare and Zipcar. More information can be found on the <a href="/ecenter/transportation/carsharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">E Center caresharing webpage</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2>Guaranteed Ride Home</h2> <p>The Guaranteed Ride Home program ensures that there's never a reason to worry about getting stranded at work. If your carpool or vanpool leaves without you, it will get you home free of charge. Visit the <a href="/pts/transportation-options/guaranteed-ride-home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PTS Guaranteed Ride Hope page</a> for more details.<br> &nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:17:00 +0000 Anonymous 1919 at /staffcouncil Parking Services Extends $5 Permit through Fall Semester /staffcouncil/2022/08/25/parking-services-extends-5-permit-through-fall-semester <span>Parking Services Extends $5 Permit through Fall Semester</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-08-25T16:54:51-06:00" title="Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 16:54">Thu, 08/25/2022 - 16:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/parking_thumbnail.png?h=de0c117c&amp;itok=M9K8suII" width="1200" height="600" alt="Letter &quot;P&quot; on waypoint pin designating parking"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/617" hreflang="en">Parking</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/lucas-hobbs-gehsvdmhnea-unsplash_0.jpg?itok=Fi49V_Qk" width="1500" height="1125" alt="Aerial view of parking lot full of cars"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be extending their popular $5 parking rate for the Fall semester.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p dir="ltr">Intended&nbsp;for faculty and staff who only need occasional parking on campus, the program allows users to purchase spaces in various available lots in advance for a discounted daily rate of $5 per day. Purchases can be completed via the<a href="https://cuboulder.aimsparking.com/" rel="nofollow"> Boulder Parking Services portal</a>. Additionally, step-by-step instructions are available on the<a href="/pts/2021/08/05/parking-and-transportation-options-faculty-and-staff" rel="nofollow"> Parking and Transportation Options page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">A few important things to remember:</p> <ol> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">You must use the<a href="https://cuboulder.aimsparking.com/" rel="nofollow"> Boulder Parking Services portal</a> to purchase your day permit. It will not work on the ParkMobile app or the -specific ParkMobile website used in previous semesters.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">This rate applies to specific lots and is dependent on space availability. If possible, always check the<a href="https://cuboulder.aimsparking.com/" rel="nofollow"> parking portal</a> for availability prior to parking in a specific lot.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Permits are available for purchase to accounts in good standing, meaning accounts with a $0 balance due.&nbsp;If there are extenuating circumstances, please<a href="/pts/contact-us" rel="nofollow"> contact Parking Services</a> directly to request an exemption.</p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, and if this benefit has helped you,<a href="/pts/contact-us/feedback-or-questions" rel="nofollow"> share that feedback with PTS</a>. Positive feedback is always appreciated and is shared in discussions on continuing this program for future semesters.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:54:51 +0000 Anonymous 1918 at /staffcouncil Parking & Transportation Services Extends $5 daily parking through May, 2022 /staffcouncil/2022/01/24/parking-transportation-services-extends-5-daily-parking-through-may-2022 <span>Parking &amp; Transportation Services Extends $5 daily parking through May, 2022</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-01-24T11:58:19-07:00" title="Monday, January 24, 2022 - 11:58">Mon, 01/24/2022 - 11:58</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/pm_logo_vert-rgb-r.jpg?h=02101bf3&amp;itok=uOghc0Zp" width="1200" height="600" alt="Park Mobile logo"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/617" hreflang="en">Parking</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/pts_lot_map_updated.png?itok=lZCTmICL" width="1500" height="1004" alt="PTS map denoting $5 parking lots"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><h3><br> Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that we will be continuing our popular SAVE5 daily parking program through May, 2022.&nbsp;</h3> <p>Simply visit the <a href="https://cuboulder.pmreserve.com/facility/?search%5bproduct_type_id%5d=128" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Boulder ParkMobile website</a>, select one of the eligible lots&nbsp;and enter the promo code “SAVE5” to &nbsp;pay only $5 to park all day.&nbsp;</p> <p>Eligible lots include:</p> <ul> <li>Lot 308 - Main Campus, south of the C4C building across Regent Drive</li> <li>Lot 436 - Main Campus, east of the Engineering complex across Regent Drive</li> <li>Lot 560 - East Campus, south of ARCE building</li> </ul> <p>We have created a <a href="/staffcouncil/node/1817" rel="nofollow">custom map designating the eliglibe lots</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>This promotion supports community members who are on campus only 1-2 days per week. If you are on campus 3 or more days a week, we encourage you to consider a monthly permit.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can visit the PTS <a href="/pts/spring-2022-parking-faq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">frequently</a><a href="/pts/spring-2022-parking-faq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> asked questi</a><a href="/pts/spring-2022-parking-faq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ons page</a> to learn more, or <a href="/pts/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">c</a><a href="/pts/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ontact PTS directly</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>It is also important to note that some lots may have spots designated for special use that are not included in the $5 discount, so please make sure that you are parking in an appropriate spot prior to leaving your vehicle.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that we will be continuing our popular SAVE5 daily parking program through May, 2022. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:58:19 +0000 Anonymous 1787 at /staffcouncil