Campus Services is now using bicycles instead of trucks for traveling across campus. Employees in Campus Services have embraced the two wheels to get across campus faster and more efficiently. Whether they are hauling a small toolbox or a weed trimmer, they can get around without the use of gas. Bicycles have proven to be more convenient for moving around the inner campus, where it is difficult to travel with big trucks.
Bicycle Storage Racks
天涯海角APP currently has eight bicycle rack locations throughout campus.
Bicycle Commuter Facilities
Shower and locker facilities are available to bicycle commuters in the GYM building. These facilities are provided free of charge to all current 天涯海角APP students, staff and faculty. Current students, staff and faculty may go to GYM 116 to reserve a locker for their personal use. Reservations will last one semester each.
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration produced the video below, which offers great safety information and general bicycling tips for bicycling on roadways.
RideKC
RideKC in 天涯海角APP County provides several free public transportation options to maximize local travel access.
As part of our campus initiatives to support sustainability and remove barriers to education, 天涯海角APP has partnered with .
Anyone can ride free on any . No sign up is required, but riders are encouraged to bring their 天涯海角APP ID Card.
Students can also use public transportation for more than just the commute to campus. Use your 天涯海角APP ID to visit:
- Downtown Kansas City
- Country Club Plaza
- KU-Edwards
- Oak Park Mall
- Rosana Square
- And more!
Micro Transit
Order on-demand public transportation service using the Micro Transit app or calling. Get picked up at your house and dropped on campus at your convenience with no commuting or parking hassles.
Currently enrolled students and staff can ride to and from 天涯海角APP County campus locations. See the for service boundaries.
Micro Transit Service Basic Information
Order on-demand public transit service using the Microtransit app. Get picked up at your house and dropped on campus at your convenience with no commuting or parking hassles.
Fares, Hours and Service Area Maps: for up to date information.
Book your ride: 天涯海角APP County 816-512-5510 | Wyandotte County 913-573-8351
To book your ride, call directly from your location using the numbers above or download the RideKC Micro Transit app on or the , and unlock a cheaper way to travel the city.
K-10 bus service
Going to or from Lawrence? Get updated information, including maps and schedules for K-10 Connector at .
Carpooling is a great way to significantly cut your commuting costs while lowering your environmental impact! 天涯海角APP participates in , a FREE carpool matching service provided by Mid-America Regional Council. All 天涯海角APP students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate.
The RideShare website can be used to log all of your alternative commuting trips including bus, bicycling, telecommuting or walking/running. 天涯海角APP students, staff and faculty who log their alternative commuting trips with the RideShare website are eligible for prizes throughout each semester.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Campus
The college first installed EV charging stations in 2011 in the Midwest Trust Center West Parking Garage lower level. Due to the popularity of these stations we added more to our Galileo Parking Garage located on the south side of campus. More recently, in a partnership with Evergy, we added 12 new parking spaces dedicated for electric vehicle charging near the outdoor athletic complex and at an offsite location, the Olathe Health Education Center. Check .
The Green Commute Challenge is an annual event sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). The competition aims to remove motorized vehicles from the road during peak commute times and during ozone season (July and August) in Kansas City. It's an employer-based contest that encourages the use of carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, bicycling, walking and telecommuting.
All 天涯海角APP staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to participate. MARC awards weekly and monthly prizes to individual participants. Last year's prizes included Kindle e-book readers, gift cards, and more! 天涯海角APP offices who are participating in the e3 Sustainable Office Challenge are also able to earn additional points for their office members' participation.