What We're Doing

Transportation

 

Transportation now has a new website: www.transportation.as.wwu.edu

Alternative Transportation Fee

  • This fee was passed in April 2007 by a vote of the students and approved by Western’s Board of Trustees in June 2007
    • Over 80% of those students who voted approved the fee’s implementation
    • This fee of no more than $25.00 per quarter is automatically added to applicable student accounts and gives every Western student taking 6 credits or more a Viking Xpress Bus Pass, provides WWU Late Night Shuttle Service, and provides funding for a Student Alternative Transportation Coordinator

Viking Xpress Bus Pass Valid Starting September 23
(move-in day)

  • This pass is valid for unlimited rides on all WTA routes, including:
    • All routes serving WWU and its surrounding neighborhoods
    • All routes serving the Lincoln Creek Transportation Center
    • Routes serving popular destinations such as downtown Bellingham, Fairhaven, Lakeway Center, Sunset Square, and Bellis Fair Mall
    • Routes 190 and 90A/90B from Lincoln Creek Transportation Center
    • Route 80X which connects Bellingham to Mt. Vernon and beyond
  • For WTA route and schedule information go to www.ridewta.com
  • For information concerning regional travel options, click here

Pick Up Your Bus Pass Fall 2007: Starting September 17

  • You will need your current WWU ID card and must be registered for classes to pick up your bus pass.
  • Your enrollment status and eligibility will be confirmed, you’ll get your bus pass, WTA information, late night shuttle schedule and other local transportation info. Pick up your pass at:
    • Western Card Office – open 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday
    • Western Card Office or Red Square/Haggard Hall on Sunday, September 23.
    • Wilson Library Skybridge, September 17-October 3

WWU Late Night Shuttle

  • Starting in Fall 2007, the WWU Late Night Shuttle will provide safe, reliable transportation from after WTA service ends until 2:30 AM
  • Service runs 7 days a week while WWU is in session, not including Summer Quarter
  • Only WWU students with a valid WWU ID card or valid Viking Xpress Bus Pass will be allowed to ride the WWU Late Night Shuttle
  • The WWU Late Night Shuttle will run every 30 minutes in each direction, departing Haggard Hall and the Viking Union at the hour and half-hour
  • The WWU Late Night Shuttle will serve the following locations:
    • On-Campus destinations include WWU Residence Halls, Viking Union, Library, Wade King Rec Center, Birnam Wood Apartments

Commute Trip Reduction

A Transportation Management Program (TMP) was initiated by Western Washington University in September 1995. The TMP is coordinated by Parking and Transportation Services and is intended to reduce the number of single occupant vehicles, and minimize impacts of automobile transportation and parking on surrounding neighborhoods and the community. Since 1997, an added goal is to comply with the state Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law.

More information on transportation @ WWU

Program Contact: Carol Berry, WWU Alternative Transportation Coordinator
Email: Carol.Berry@wwu.edu

Amtrak discount
Free Companion Travel Offer for Campus Visits

High school juniors and seniors can take a parent or guardian along for free while visiting colleges.

Purchase by December 7, 2007
blackout dates apply, must reserve at least 7 days in advance of travel

go to www.amtrak.com and Click on Hot Deals, then Advertised Specials