Alternative Transportation Options

Riding a bicycle is a great form of alternative transportation

During the current gasoline shortage, you may wish to consider one or more of the following ideas for alternative transportation:

1. Take the bus.
Faculty, staff and students may ride all Asheville City Transit Routes for free with your OneCard through the PASSport program. All you need is a 2008-09 PASSport sticker for your OneCard, which you can pick up at Campus Police, Vance Hall. For more information, click here.

2. Ride a bicycle.
The University Bike Shop has a fleet of 20 town bikes that can be rented for free, up to a week at a time. Free helmets and bike locks are provided. The Bike Shop also provides free tune-ups and maintenance for all faculty, staff and student bike riders. All Asheville Transit buses have the facilities to carry up to two bikes, allowing you to extend your commuting range. The Bike Shop is open from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call 828/232-5178 or click here.

3. Use the University shuttle.
The free campus shuttle service may be used by students, staff, faculty and campus visitors from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays thorough Fridays when classes are in session. The route includes numerous stops on campus as well as free transportation between UNC Asheville and several local apartment complexes. Those commuting to campus on city buses and those who live near the University may find it advantageous to use one of the shuttle stops at the apartment complexes. For more information, click here.

4. Carpool with colleagues.
Faculty and staff can arrange carpools through the Share the Ride NC Web site. This free rideshare matching service allows users to quickly and securely find others interested in carpooling and who share similar commutes and work hours. For more information, click here.

5. Join the Ride Board.
Students, faculty and staff with active UNC Asheville email accounts can register for the University's new online Ride Board. This free service allows users to quickly and securely find others interested in carpooling for long distance trips or regular commutes. For more information, click here.