Transportation < Off-Campus Life

Biking to/from and around campus is one of the most popular modes of transportation for CSU students. CSU continues to be rated as a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly University (one of only a few in the country!) by the League of American Bicyclists.

Colorado State University continues to invest in cycling infrastructure. Bicycling offers a fun and convenient way to get to the CSU campus.

You benefit your own health by getting exercise while bicycling, and save time and money.
Cycling creates no pollution, improves your health, and provides a flexible commuting option.
Bicycles are easy and cheap to maintain, especially compared to an automobile, and parking is more convenient through the multiple bike racks located throughout campus.
And, you are helping CSU out by taking a car off the road. Try bicycling to campus today and take the stress of driving out of your daily commute.

Take a few minutes to learn more about biking on campus, how to register your bike with CSUPD (required for all bikes coming onto campus), bike safety, and the different bike paths on campus and around town here.

Efficient and convenient parking starts with learning about parking options on campus. Parking opportunities on campus are balanced with the size of campus and our alternative transportation options available to students, faculty and staff.

All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid CSU parking permit or park in designated hourly parking spaces and pay at a pay station. Vehicles must be parked so that a valid license plate or temporary registration is clearly visible from the drive lane.

Parking and Transportation Services coordinates parking options on campus and with the Parking Services Committee. Together, we determine the optimum arrangement for campus parking options to help accommodate the maximum number of vehicles on campus. Campus parking regulations are updated periodically to reflect changes.

Read more about parking permit options here

Wanting to park in a neighborhood near campus? Read more about the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) here.

What is a carpool?

Carpooling offers a practical solution to alleviate the strain of daily commuting. By sharing rides, you can minimize the time spent driving and cut down on fuel, maintenance, and potentially even car insurance costs. Additionally, carpooling fosters friendships and connections within the campus community. Fewer vehicles on campus contribute to reduced traffic congestion and a positive environmental impact. For added savings, consider sharing the cost of a parking permit. Carpooling is advantageous for both employees and off-campus students.

How do I get started?

Get started by planning or joining a carpool with Way to Go, a site designed to provide enhanced commuting options across Colorado.

What about parking?

Please visit the Parking & Transportation shared permit page to explore sharing the cost of a parking permit with an additional commuter.

What if I have an emergency and need a ride home?

Off-Campus Life provides Lyft codes to students in situations where they are facing transportation insecurity or need an emergency ride. This is through RamRide Secure, which you can learn more about here. Just fill out an application and if it’s time-sensitive call our office at 970-491-2248 to expedite the process.

TRANSFORT

Transfort has several bus routes throughout Fort Collins and the surrounding areas that can get you to campus. All CSU students/staff ride free with RamCard.

For more transportation options, please visit Parking and Transportation Services.