Responsible Transportation

Encouraging Public Transportation

Looking for an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint? Ride the bus - FREE! The U-PASS Program is an innovative partnership between UMD and the Duluth Transit Authority to encourage use of public transportation at UMD. Unlimited, free rides are provided for students, faculty and staff anytime, anywhere around the Twin Ports area.

The program was designed to reduce on–campus traffic and decongest campus parking. Participation in the U-Pass program has been steadily increasing; read about the 2 millionth rider ...news story.

Biking at UMD

Don’t want to worry about parking on campus? A simple solution can be biking to class. Don't feel like biking home? Ease your transportation woes by combining biking and busing.

There are a few UMD BIKING Regulations you should know and some handy tips on where to store and secure your bike. You can view the bicycle parking map, which shows the racks that will be available for year-round use. (PRINT both regulations & map)

For cycling enthusiasts, join the UMD Cycling Club! See the calendar at http://umdcycling.terapad.com/

Reducing gasoline use

The university's Fleet Rental Service includes dual-fuel or flex-fuel (E85) and gas/electric hybrid vehicles.
This reduces the university's use of petroleum-based fuel and protects it from fluctuating fuel prices. The UMD Fleet Service has earned the Green Star Award from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Battery-powered golf carts are used for grounds staff transportation. Bicycles are being purchased for grounds staff use during the summer months.