Alternative Transportation

Our 2018 Commuter Survey is live! Filling this out helps us determine transportation policy for the next two years! Check out the link at: https://goo.gl/7aKryQ
 

The Alternative Transportation Department promotes and encourages bicycling, walking, vanpooling, carpooling, car sharing, and transit use for local, regional, and out of state travel. Close coordination with partners provide a robust array of travel options and resources, targeted at reducing single occupancy vehicle reliance on campus.

The university’s programs include:

• Hokie Bike Hub
• Heads Up Hokies
• Employee Vanpool
• Virginia Tech Shuttles
  
• Resources For Long-Distance Travel
• Zipcar
• Zimride
• RIDE Solutions
• Commuter Alternative Program (parking permit programs for those relying on alternative modes of transportation).
  

The university has earned recognition as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University status from the League of American Bicyclists, through its efforts in these programs. As well as a Best Workplaces for Commuters, “Best Of the Best” award in the university category.