Parking and Transportation Holiday Donation Drive
Would you like to help someone in need? Parking Services is holding its annual holiday donation drive. Beginning Monday, November 6 and running through Wednesday, December 13, you can reduce the cost of an outstanding parking citation by making a donation to any Parking Services office to benefit Patriot Pantry. Find important details here.
Reminder: Bicycle Commuting 101
Bicycling to campus can be fun and great for your well-being. Join Delia Johnson, a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, for Bicycle Commuting 101. During this session at noon on Thursday, November 9 via Zoom, Delia will share information to help you feel more confident about getting to campus on two wheels. This session is open to faculty, staff and students. Register and Zoom meeting details will be sent to you.
Staying Safe: Traveling at Dusk
A reminder from Parking and Transportation that the days are growing shorter and it’s getting darker earlier. As we have recently “Fall(en) Back” on Sunday, November 5, please keep in mind that it is difficult to see and be seen at dusk. Please exercise care whether you are driving, biking, scooting, skateboarding, or walking.
Commuter survey
Parking and Transportation is conducting their Fall 2023 Commuting & Transportation Survey. You can complete the survey here. It should take around 5-8 mins. The more responses received, the more accurately the university can assess current employee travel habits and plan for future transportation needs. Deadline is November 17.
Change Up Your Commute with MasonCommutes.com
Save time behind the wheel and spend less on your commute. Ridesharing will also reduce CO2 emissions and that saves a lot more than time and money. Create an account here.
Mason Shuttles 2023 Thanksgiving Service Changes
The Thanksgiving holiday will bring changes to the Mason Shuttle schedules. Details are posted on the Mason Shuttles website or download a pdf directly.
Thanksgiving 2023 Regional Transportation
Mason offers affordable transportation for the Mason community to regional cities for the Thanksgiving holiday. Destinations include Virginia Beach and Richmond in Virginia as well as Philadelphia and New York City. Buses will leave on Tuesday, November 21 and return on Sunday, November 26. Here you can find a complete list of destinations, departure times, and pickup locations.
Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice Program
Like to bike? Live within biking distance of the Mason location where you work? Thinking that maybe it’s time you changed up your commute to include a few days of biking per month? Consider the Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice program and find joy in commuting to campus on two wheels!
- Four tiers of financial support tied to the number of rides per quarter – join the program for as few as 5 rides per quarter
- Earn complimentary parking passes
- Ride more than 10 miles each way to work – earn a distance bonus!
- Ride at Tier 2 or Tier 3 all year – receive funds for a complimentary bike check
- Can be used in conjunction with Commuter Choice
Conditions apply – the big one is that the program, unlike Commuter Choice, is taxable per the IRS. But don’t let that stop you; check out the details here.