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Transportation Options

by Betsy Chapman

The following information was provided by the Office of Sustainability.

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Is your student thinking about bringing a personal vehicle to campus next semester? Before purchasing a parking pass, review all of the alternative options available to our students.

Car Sharing
Zipcars are an affordable option that are available by the hour or by the day. During the academic year, cars are parked in multiple locations on campus, adjacent to residence halls. They are available 24 hours a day; rates include gas and insurance. For more information or to join the network, visit http://www.zipcar.com/wfu. 

Ride Sharing
WFU’s private ride-sharing board, Zimride, helps students connect with others who are traveling to the same destination or just in the same direction. Ride matches are made between members of the WFU community based on the criteria set by the individuals offering and seeking ride-share partners. Go to https://www.zimride.com/wfu/ to learn more about this private campus portal. 

Bike Sharing
Re-Cycle is Wake Forest’s free bike-sharing program. Students can borrow bikes for short-term or semester-long use. For more information about the program, visit http://sustainability.wfu.edu/bikeshare/.

Shuttles
Wake Forest operates several private shuttle lines. The Gold and Black shuttle lines serve the commuting needs of many students who live in apartment complexes within two miles of campus. Additional shuttles run to other WFU campuses including the WFU Baptist Medical Center and Innovation Quarter. A third shuttle line takes students to and from area shopping malls, grocery stores, and popular big box destinations like Target. Learn more about the Ride the Wake shuttle routes at http://parking.wfu.edu/ride-the-wake/.

Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.