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Alternative Transportation
Alternative Transportation - A Necessity
The university has insufficient parking for its faculty, staff, and students. Parking lots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, which means that lots are usually filled by 8:00 a.m. and remain so throughout the day. A limited number of parking decals are sold each semester during registration and the first few weeks of classes. A copy of the university's parking regulations is available from the University Police.
Because of the shortage of available parking on campus and in downtown Chico, we encourage you to use the free local transportation system, ride a bike or walk instead of driving to campus. The university encourages the use of alternative methods of transportation. These include the following:
Public Transit
The university, in cooperation with the Associated Students, the city of Chico, and the county of Butte, provides free access to all city (Chico Area Transit Service-CATS) and county (Butte County Transit) buses for students, faculty and staff. The city, under agreement with the Associated Students, also operates special student shuttle buses free to all students. Bus schedules and maps are available in the BMU or from the city. For information call, 530-342-0221 or 1-800-822-8145.
Your Wildcat identification card will allow you to ride the Butte County Transit bus or the Chico Area Transit System (CATS) bus at no charge. You may also wish to check the Associated Students bulletin board, located in the BMU Lobby, for ride share information.
Walking
Many university students live within walking distance of campus. Walking is the most healthy and least expensive method of getting to the university. The university has a program to upgrade the lighting along major campus footpaths as well as to provide a nighttime escort service in order to make walking on campus safer.
Bicycling
The university provides almost three times more bicycle parking spaces than spaces for motor vehicles. Chico is a convenient community for bicycling, as it is relatively flat and there are ample bike parking locations (closer to buildings than vehicle parking lots) as well as bike lanes and bike paths throughout the community. Bicycles must be licensed in California; you may register your bicycle through the University Police Department as well as through the city of Chico's Finance Department. Although bicycle riding through the core of the university campus is prohibited, there are convenient bicycle parking locations around the entire campus. Bicycles are to be parked and locked only in those areas designated for such parking and may not be locked to fences, trees, or in buildings. The University Police enforces the university's regulations concerning bicycle riding and parking on campus.
Ride Sharing
The university, in cooperation with the Chico Transportation Management Association, offers ridesharing information and will assist you in finding someone to ride with during your commute. See the Ride Sharing bulletin board in the student union building.
Additionally the university participates in , a free online ridesharing system for students, faculty and staff. Schedule a one-day carpool vacation or sign up as a semester-long carpooler. Once you sign up, AlterNetRides will automatically find potential carpoolers that you can contact, based on the information you provide. You are able to contact people using ìblind emailî. This means that you do not have to give the other person your name, phone number, email address, physical address or any other personal information until you feel absolutely confident and safe that the other person is ok to speak to by means other than blind email. You decide if you want to give the other person that information via regular email, on the phone or in person. REMEMBER: Ultimately your safety is your responsibility! You will have the option of signing up as a driver only, passenger only or share the driving. To find out out how much you could save, press this button
Carpool Parking Spaces
Drivers who have been issued a Carpool vehicle placard, may park in designated carpool spaces while displaying the pass. (Carpool parking can be located on the campus map). Applications for carpool parking are available from the University Police and must be re-submitted each semester. All drivers on the application must be campus students or employees and reside outside Chico. Applications are reviewed and if approved, a carpool pass will be prepared and the carpool group's contact person will be notified. For more information, contact University Police at 530-898-5555.
Transportation Committee - The campus Transportation Committee is continually investigating alternative forms of transportation, not only to alleviate parking issues, but more importantly to be environmentally responsible. See also the Faculty Senate Campus Committee Information.
Contact Us
Beverly Delker Gentry Director of Strategic Planning for Business and Finance
Phone: (530) 898-6231
Location: Kendall 107
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