What We're Doing

WWU's Sustainable Transportation Office:

www.wwu.edu/transportation

  • Provides assistance to the WWU community with alternative transportation information
  • Supports the Student Transportation Program, which includes a universal student bus pass and a late night shuttle
  • Is a campus resource for sustainable transportation news and information
  • Is a liaison between WWU, WTA and other transportation-related community groups, and
  • Fulfills the requirements of the State Commute Trip Reduction Act

Commute Trip Reduction

A Transportation Management Program (TMP) was initiated by Western Washington University in September 1995. The TMP is coordinated by 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. Transportation Services also manages the operations of the student transportation program, and coordinates information and activities with the Office of Sustainability.

WWU Employee Bus Passes
For Faculty & Staff bus pass information and on-line application, go to www.wwu.edu/transportation

Western Student Transportation       

www.transportation.as.wwu.edu

Mission
The Alternative Transportation Fee provides students with viable transit services, and encourages sustainable transportation practices through student engagement in education and advocacy.

Goal
The Western Student Transportation program (WST) was created by the Associated Students, in conjunction with the Division of Business and Financial Affairs, after the successful student vote for the transportation fee in April 2007. The program goal is to enable students to live a full college experience without owning a personal vehicle.

Supporting a Sustainable WWU
The success of this program supports equality, diversity and community through improved transportation equity, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased student engagement and sustainability awareness. The program provides student employment and student academic partnership opportunities. 
An active Alternative Transportation Fee Committee consisting of a majority of student representatives along with supporting administrative staff manages the program.
 
Staff and students are currently working to provide one-card convenience by adding the bus pass function to the WWU Student ID card. Testing for a combined Western Card and WTA pass is planned for early 2010.

Details
The Student Alternative Transportation program completed its second year in 2008-2009. The fee is $25 per quarter for the 2009-2010 academic year, mandatory for students taking 6 credits or more. The summer rate is $20 (a lesser amount because the WWU Late Night Shuttle is not provided in the summer.)
Students paying the fee receive a Viking Xpress Bus Pass. 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

Students, Summer 2009: Pick Up Your Bus Pass Starting June 1

  • 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

2009-2010 Student Bus Pass
The 2009-2010 Academic Viking Xpress Bus Pass is valid starting September 20, 2009
Students can pick up their 2009-2010 Academic Year bus pass starting September 14, 2009. You will need your current WWU ID card and must be registered for classes to pick up your bus pass. Pick up your pass at Wilson Library room 165 open 9:00AM-4:00PM, Sept 14-25 (WL 165 opens onto High Street, across from the WWU bookstore and the Performing Arts Center plaza
In fall 2008, as in 2007, over 11,000 passes were distributed in the first two weeks of the term. Of students enrolled in spring 2009 (12,823 headcount) 88 percent have a bus pass.

WWU Late Night Shuttle (Last night for the 08-09 year, June 13)

The WWU Late Night Shuttle provides transit service from 11 PM to 3 AM Monday through Saturday and 9 PM to 3 AM on Sunday. It provides safe, efficient, and convenient service to jobs, residences, shopping, dining, entertainment and libraries. Operates seven days a week when WWU is in session, not including summer quarter. Go to www.transportation.as.wwu.edu for a route map and schedule.
Only WWU students with a valid WWU ID card or valid Viking Xpress Bus Pass may ride the WWU Late Night Shuttle

  • On-Campus destinations include WWU Residence Halls, Viking Union, Library, Wade King Rec Center, Birnam Wood Apartments.
  • Off-Campus stops include Sehome Village, Lincoln Creek Transportation Center, Lincoln St., Lakeway, Holly, Commercial, Railroad, Magnolia, and Indian St.

Program Contact: Carol Berry, WWU Sustainable Transportation Coordinator
Email: Transportation@wwu.edu
Phone: (360)640-7960