Public Transit (RTD) and Alternative Transportation
RTD – Public Transportation
RTD Mobile CollegePass for Students
Student's may purchase RTD Mobile CollegePasses online or by visiting the ID Center in the Tivoli Building. Learn more about the 2023 Fall semester RTD Mobile CollegePass for students » HERE
RTD EcoPass For Faculty and Staff
- Faculty and Staff EcoPass
Learn more about the RTD EcoPass for Faculty and Staff »
Other RTD Options
RTD also sells Monthly Passes and 10-Ride Ticketbooks. You can purchase Ticketbooks online, and at King Soopers or Safeway.
Bicycling
Denver and the surrounding suburbs are bicycle-friendly. Explore the Denver Bike Map. Combining bikes with transit makes it even easier to get around! RTD's bus and rail system serves commuters, avid cyclists, and city cruisers alike. You can take advantage of RTD bike and ride by bringing your bike on the light rail or buses.
Bicycle Registration
Everyone is encouraged to register their bike with the Auraria Campus Police Department.
Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP)
The ASCP provides information for bicyclists on their website including a Bike Aware Guide, and a Biking on the Auraria Campus Guide.
Covered Bike Parking
There are three covered bike parking options on campus:
- Tivoli Parking Garage (first floor)
- Two bike shelter locations; the 10th St Plaza by the Arts Building and on Larimer St. next to the North Classroom Building
Learn more about how to get your card encoded for covered bike parking »
Bicycle Safety Tips
- Register your bike
- Park at designated bike parking
- ALWAYS use a u-lock to secure your bike
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Wear a helmet
- Ride your bike as you would drive a car
- Always obey traffic signals and signs
- Be conscious of pedestrians, and give audibles like "On your left!" to announce your presence
- Avoid wearing headphones
- Use front and rear bike lights
- Use hand signals to indicate turns
Car Shares
If you prefer to be car-free, you can take advantage of car shares:
Colorado Car Share »
Zipcar »
Lyft »
Uber »
Car2Go »
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