{"id":653,"date":"2013-12-27T15:11:52","date_gmt":"2013-12-27T20:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=653"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:58:39","slug":"alt-trans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/initiatives\/alt-trans\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id653_1c08ad-13 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column653_8ab015-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column653_8ab015-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-974b99f58d628cc350d81ea9bc24d341\" style=\"color:#003263\">Alternative Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using alternative transportation has tons of benefits for you and the community! From reduced energy use and improved air quality to lower commuting costs and stress reduction, alternative transportation is part of happy, healthy, and sustainable lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-183c79f830b19ffe1cc3c27afc63b8da\" style=\"color:#003263\">Use the links below to explore alternative transportation options here at UMaine and in the local community:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id653_0d6eb0-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id653_0d6eb0-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id653_0d6eb0-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id653_0d6eb0-b0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column653_ae81cc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column653_ae81cc-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column653_ae81cc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column653_ae81cc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column653_ae81cc-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/shuttle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Bear Orono Express<\/a>&nbsp;is a free shuttle service that provides transportation within UMaine and the town of Orono.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangormaine.gov\/634\/Community-Connector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Community Connector<\/a>&nbsp;is a fixed route public transit system operated by the City of Bangor for the communities of the Greater Bangor Urbanized Area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/parking\/carpool-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Carpool Program<\/a>&nbsp;provides a free parking permit and designated space to groups of two or more employees travelling in the same vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gomaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Single Trip Rideboard<\/a>&nbsp;from Go Maine is Maine\u2019s statewide commuter service providing access to low-cost, healthy, economical and eco-friendly options for commuting to and from work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/map-points-category\/bike-repair-stations\/\">Bike Repair Stations<\/a>&nbsp;across campus are free to use whether you need to change a flat, adjust your breaks, or just add a little air to your tires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column653_677654-8b > 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