According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the transportation sector accounts for approximately 29% of U.S. greenhouse gases. To actively decrease its transportation-related emissions, to improve accessibility and as a way to promote healthy lifestyles and community building, Brown is proud to offer its community members free access to the Brown University Shuttle (B.U.S.), and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). Brown also works to continuously improve biking, electric vehicle, and walking infrastructure and resources in collaboration with Providence and Rhode Island.
Sustainability
Transportation
Brown is offering a variety of transportation options that connect the community while taking steps to minimize emissions.
Transportation
Brown is offering a variety of transportation options that connect the community while taking steps to minimize emissions.
The Brown University Shuttle
The Brown University Shuttle connects off-campus community members to Brown, the Jewelry District to College Hill, students and faculty to the hospitals, and more.
2020 Shuttle Rides
88,421
daytime shuttle rides
3,017
SEAS shuttle rides
86,829
evening shuttle rides
44,771
OnCall shuttle rides
RIPTA U-Pass Program
Brown University has made great strides toward increasing the availability of public transportation with the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) U-Pass program. The program subsidizes all Brown University ID holders so they may ride any RIPTA bus or trolley free of charge anywhere in the state of Rhode Island. A 2020 study found Brown to be the #1 patron of the RIPTA bus service.
224,017
RIPTA rides in 2020 through the UPass program
Driving and EV Stations
Brown is committed to improving its transportation infrastructure and focuses efforts on encouraging community members to replace gas miles with electric miles sourced from renewable electricity. One way the University does this is by continually increasing the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus.