Transportation
The University of New England has launched three new transportation initiatives to try preserve the green spaces on our campuses and to practice one of the university's most cherished core values; stewardship of our environment.
Believed to be the most comprehensive program of its kind in the country, UNE is offering free bicycles to the first 125 deposited freshmen who live in the Residence Halls for Fall 2010 or 28 free Zipcar usage hours for those Freshmen, Sophomore, or Juniors who opt to leave their cars at home; the program also provides expanded free downtown shuttle service and discounted taxi or limo service on the Biddeford campus, and free taxi vouchers to students at the Portland campus. New for 2010, UNE will begin a bicycle club offering tours throughout the seacoast, bicycle rentals, repairs and more.
UNE’s alternative transportation program is a collaborative initiative developed by the UNE Office of Student Affairs and Office of Safety and Security. (News Release)
Biddeford Campus
The University Campus located in Biddeford, Maine has the Nor'Easter shuttle service as well as the zipcar and bike program.
Nor'Easter Shuttle
Back by popular demand: the Nor'Easter Shuttle! Offering a regular schedule seven days a week, the Nor'Easter shuttle will transport UNE faculty, staff or students to and from the University and designated stops in Biddeford including the Saco Island travel Center, Marblehead Boat landing, Biddeford Crossing Shopping area. You just need to present a University ID card. This has become a great way to commute to work and class and to get to the local shops and restaurants. The university also offers discounted limo or taxi service though the Campus Center. The Nor'Easter Express Shuttle schedule and Biddeford Shuttlebus-Zoom schedules may both be found on the Shuttlebus-Zoom website.
Zipcars
The University is pleased to continue to partner with this program already successful in many cities and campuses. The University has two Honda CRVs that can be signed out by the hour for University Community members to use. Registration for this program is $35. First year residential students on the University Campus who opt not to bring a car to campus receive a gift card for 28 free hours of use, and just $7 per hour thereafter. For more information about Zipcars go to: http://www.zipcar.com/une/
The Portland Campus has access to the Portland City public transportation bus lines and students opting not to purchase a parking permit will receive vouchers for a local taxi company.
Other Upcoming events:
Boat shuttle from Ferry Beach....
Find another way to commute! Many of the University's students live across the mouth of the Saco River from the University....on select days and weather permitting the University has contracted with a local boat operator to shuttle University folks across the river. What a way to commute to class! (watch for more information to be posted on campus soon!)