A number of transportation services are available to faculty, staff and students to get around campus and the Bowling Green community.  These include:

• Topper Transit - WKU's very own transit service provides service between main campus and south campus, around campus, and to evening shopping destinations.
• Campbell Lane Park and Ride - A low cost, convenient service to and from campus.
• Paratransit Service - On call van service for disabled faculty, staff and students.
• GObg - Bowling Green's public transit system stops on campus, too!  Bus passes are available for purchase at Parking and Transportation Services.
• Provide - A - Ride -  Provide a Ride is a late night, on call service to reduce drinking and driving.

Carpooling is a great way to save money, make new friends, and reduce air pollution! Here are a few resources for you to find a carpool, as well as some tips to keep your carpools happy and safe.

• Find a Carpool
  • Check with people you meet at work or in class to see if they are interested in forming a carpool.
  • WKU has partnered with AlterNetRides to provide you with FREE ride matching services.  You can look for single trips, such as a ride home for the weekend, or repeating trips, like commuting to work or school.  Log in to WKU's AlterNetRides page today to find a carpool that's right for you!
  • Try the Carpool Application on Facebook, which you can add to your profile.  Using this, you can check out other Facebook users in the WKU network who also need rides.
• Carpool Ettiquette - Some tips to use to create a good carpooling experience.
• Carpooling Safety Tips - Common sense suggestions to keep you safe.
• Carpooling General Tips - A few things to think about just to make sure you've covered your bases.

Biking is a fast, efficient way to get around campus. WKU is working with local officials and the biking community to improve biking facilities on campus and around Bowling Green by installing bike racks, paths and signs.  To learn more about biking around campus and town, follow the links below:

• Getting Around:  Learn how easy it is to get around by bike!
  • Campus Biking Policies
  • Campus Bike Rack Map
  • Using bike racks on transit buses (video)
  • Local bike route maps
  • Bowling Green's Greenway system
  • The Bowling Green Skate Park
• Safety and Security: Learn more about safety and security related to biking.
  • Register your bicycle with the Bowling Green Police Department
  • Safety tips
• Bike Rentals, Shops, and Repair: Learn more about local places to borrow, buy, or repair bikes.
  • Big Red Bike Program
  • ORAC Bike Rentals
  • Local Vendors
  • On-Campus Bike Repair
• Biking Community: Meet people in the community who enjoy biking as much as you!
  • Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB)
  • BikeBG
  • League of American Bicyclists

The easiest way to get around campus is to walk.  While the map may make the campus seem huge, it's not as big as you might think.  From the Downing University Center (DUC), you can walk almost anywhere on campus in 10 minutes!  Plus, walking campus helps to reduce stress and avoid the "freshmen 15"!

• Save money!
  • Commute calculator:
  • Support Your Local Economy
    • Driving means buying gas and buying gas sends money to overseas oil companies. Do your local economy a favor!
    • Take the money you would normally spend on gas and splurge a bit at local stores.
• Good for You!
  • Reduce Stress
    • Carpooling, biking and walking reduces traffic and relieves campus parking congestion.
  • Great Exercise
    • Incorporating biking and walking into your commute is a great way to get exercise every day.
• Good for the planet!
  • Reduce CO2 Emissions
    • You can reduce your carbon footprint by about 20 lbs. for every gallon gasoline you don't use!
  • Reduce air pollution
  • Reduce water pollution
    • Parking lots are one of the largest contributors to non-point source pollution in the United States.  reducing automobile use reduces the need for more parking lots and thus reduces water pollution.
• Make new friends!
  • Carpooling, biking and walking gives you an opportunity to meet new people.