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PARKING

PERMIT OPTIONS OFFER FLEXIBILITY.

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CSU Parking and Transportation Services offers many flexible permit options for employees commuting to campus. Apartment resident parking permits are also available to employees who reside in one of the many campus apartment complexes.

Campus Parking Map

Virtual and Physical Daily Permits

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TRANSIT

LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE DRIVING.

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Your RamCard is your ticket for free Transfort service in Fort Collins including the Foothills Campus and connections to Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont, Boulder, Windsor, and Greeley. Hop a ride on the Around the Horn shuttle to make your trip around campus a breeze.

Visit our Transit Page for More Information

Read an Employee Testimonial on Transit

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BICYCLE

HIT THE TRAILS ON TWO WHEELS.

Bicycle IconWith bike lanes, trails, 16,000 bike parking spaces, and access from every direction, biking is the easiest way to get onto and around campus. Permits are available for sheltered bicycle parking.

Visit our Bicycling Page for More Information

Read an Employee Testimonial on Bicycling

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CAR & VANPOOL

SHARE A RIDE, SHARE THE COST.

Carpool IconJoin a carpool or vanpool and split driving duty, save on fuel, insurance, and vehicle maintenance. Permit sharing is also a great option for those working a hybrid schedule. Employees and commuter students are encouraged to work out their own permit-sharing plan.

Visit the Carpool Page

Read  Carpool & Vanpool Testimonials

Spin Scooters and the Spin E-Bike

SPIN E-SCOOTER/E-BIKE

Freedom to Move

Spin E-bikes and E-scooters logoElectric scooters and bicycles from Spin are available for rent on campus and throughout the City of Fort Collins. Just download the app, create an account, and get riding. Remember to ride in bicycle lanes (not sidewalks) and obey the slow and dismount zones.

Visit the Spin Page

App Available on Android and iOS

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BEST WORKPLACES FOR COMMUTERS

The BWC Impact

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Best Workplaces for Commuters promotes environmentally-friendly commuting by encouraging multi-modal transportation and alternatives to reduce stress and traffic congestion. Colorado State University is ranked as one of the best workplaces for commuters. 

Visit the BWC Website.

How do I get around without my car at work?

Wherever you live, Parking and Transportation Services can connect you with commuting options that serve your unique schedule. Call us today to schedule an individual or group commuter training on transportation options, incentives, and route mapping at 970-491-2492, or contact us online.

Cost of automobile commuting calculator

Most people only keep track of insurance, fuel, and car payment costs. Depreciation, maintenance, parking, and general wear contribute to a significant annual expense, too. Living a car-lite or a car free lifestyle can yield impressive savings. Here is an online calculator to help understand the true cost of car ownership: Real Cost of Commuting Calculator Talk to our staff today about how you can take advantage of the many different ways to reach CSU.

EMERGENCY RIDE HOME

Emergency Ride Home IconYou’re never stranded with CSU’s emergency ride home program. Parking and Transportation Services will cover two emergency rides home for employees using alternative transportation with an overnight Zipcar rental.

FLEET SERVICES

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For work related transportation needs, the university Motorpool has cars, trucks, vans, and buses.

Visit the Motorpool Page to Reserve your Vehicle.

FLEXIBLE PARKING

Car IconWhether you plan to drive every day, or just a couple times a year, Parking and Transportation Services offers flexible parking permit options for every commuting need.

Bulk Daily Hangtags

parking-icon-10pack-300x300-01Even if you usually bike, bus, or carpool, you still might need to park a few times per year. Stock up on daily hangtag permits to supplement your trips to campus.

Daily Permits and Hangtag Pricing

SHARE A PARKING PERMIT

Icon for sharing vehicle permitShare the cost of a parking permit and save on fuel, maintenance, and drive time while supporting a limited or hybrid schedule.

More on Sharing a Permit or Purchasing

ELECTRIC VEHICLE PERMIT

parking-icon-electriccar-permitWant to charge up on campus? Purchase an annual electric vehicle permit and plug in at one of our charging locations. We continue to add chargers due to demand from electric vehicle users increases.

More Information on EV Permits