Sustainability 2.0
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More than 28,400 daily commuters get to campus by bike, vanpool, carpool, bus, or train.

Spotlight: All-electric shuttles

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared UCSD a “Best Workplace for Commuters” because of the many transportation alternatives and incentive programs available to faculty, staff, and students.

In 2010, UC San Diego will be the first university to have an all-electric shuttle fleet. Our 5,000 daily riders can breathe easy, producing zero emissions and using almost no fuel.

More about 2.0 transportation alternatives

  • Our Greenline shuttles run on 99% soy biodiesel fuel, using a specialized engine donated by Caterpillar, Inc. Students and researchers are evaluating this program for possible application to city buses.
  • UCSD provides free public transit service for commuters living in the “UCSD Bus Zone” and discounts for those outside the zone.
  • Our alternative transportation programs save nearly 20,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
  • After they’re on campus, commuters have even more alternative transportation options, including:
    • ZipCars: a fleet of 12 hybrid cars that commuters can reserve for travel on campus and at the Hillcrest Medical Center
    • TritonBikes: free, refurbished bikes for UCSD departments
    • UCSD Pedal Club: free showers and other perks
  • View the Fleet Services PowerPoint presentation

Ongoing projects

  • Resources for cycling commuters: Free showers, free helmets, on-campus bike shop
  • Perks for carpoolers and vanpoolers
  • Ride-matching service

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