RideShare Program
Boston University's urban setting provides significant benefits to faculty, staff and students. This setting, however, brings with it a general shortage of parking facilities. In light of this and consistent with the University's commitment to the environment, all members of the community are encouraged to explore alternative methods of commuting to and from campus. By using public transportation, carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, or walking, you can reduce commuting costs and have a positive impact on the environment.

A number of initiatives have been designed to help you form a carpool or vanpool, purchase a "T" Pass or learn about various shuttle services provided by the University. Our goal in implementing the RideShare Program is to increase your awareness of alternative modes of transportation, ensure that you make an informed decision and, with your assistance, make our campus as environmentally friendly as possible. We welcome your suggestions, ideas and comments regarding these initiatives. Please direct your electronic mail to the Parking Services Employee Transportation Coordinator, etc@bu.edu, use this online form, or call us at 617-353-2160.

RideMatch
The Parking Office has developed a web based ride-matching program whereby interested members of the community can post their willingness to carpool or vanpool and coordinate with like-minded colleagues to share the ride. To participate in the ride-matching program go to RideMatch. For further information send a message to etc@bu.edu or call the Employee Transportation Coordinator at 617-353-2160.

MBTA T-Pass Programs

Faculty/Staff
Faculty and staff members can apply and manage their MBTA monthly passes on-line through the University's Employee Link. Full-time faculty and staff members can purchase T passes via payroll deduction and up to $105 of the MBTA pass monthly cost will be deducted on a pre-tax basis. This tax savings applies only to the MBTA pass purchased for the employee's personal use. As an added convenience the pass may be delivered to your payroll address. Monthly passes distributed in this manner are included in your school or department's payroll packet at the end of each month. For information on T-Pass registration, deadlines and costs, go to the Parking Services "T" Passes page.

Students
Students can apply online through the Student Link for the MBTA's Semester Pass Program.These T passes allow students to save approximately 11% off the monthly T-Pass price by pre-paying for four monthly passes. Semester T-Pass charges can be charged to your student account, or to your MasterCard,Visa or Discover card. For more information on the Semester Pass Program go to the Parking Services "T" Passes page.

The Escort Security Service
The Escort Security Service, operated by the George Sherman Student Union, provides walking escorts to students and employees seven nights a week during the academic year, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., and until 3 a.m. on weekends. This service is for your safety. Please call 617-353-5498 to address any questions or concerns about the Escort Service.

The Boston University Shuttle - "The BUS"
Traveling between Boston University's Charles River and Medical Campuses is a snap using The BUS. Departing from Harry Agganis Way on the Charles River Campus and ending at 710 Albany Street on the Medical Campus, The BUS makes several stops at key locations along Commonwealth Avenue. There is also a stop at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue for access to the Boston University Theatre. Departing from 710 Albany Street on the Medical Campus for travel to the Charles River Campus, The BUS again stops at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue, Danielsen Hall (512 Beacon Street), and several locations on Commonwealth Avenue. This service is provided free of charge to members of the University Community.

For a current schedule, route map, exact stop locations, and to subscribe to our mailing list, please visit The BUS website. We welcome your questions, comments, or suggestions -please forward them by e-mail to thebus@bu.edu.