Did you know? 11% of our greenhouse gas emissions come from student, faculty, and staff commuting, while less than 4% come from Bard-owned vehicles. One solution? Electrify our rides.
Bard encourages our community to avoid travel by single-occupancy cars. You can be healthier, build community, and prevent the release of 19 pounds of carbon dioxide for every gallon of gasoline you save by walking, biking, or riding the Bard shuttle. Join the sharing economy through a third party service like Zipcar and sign up for Bard RideShare.
Bard encourages our community to avoid travel by single-occupancy cars. You can be healthier, build community, and prevent the release of 19 pounds of carbon dioxide for every gallon of gasoline you save by walking, biking, or riding the Bard shuttle. Join the sharing economy through a third party service like Zipcar and sign up for Bard RideShare.
Transportation Initiatives
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Shuttles, Buses, and Rideshare- The free campus shuttle circulates from campus to both nearby villages hourly.
- The Dutchess County bus (Route C) operates Monday through Saturday, coming through campus nine times daily.
- Can you share a ride one or more days a week?
Shuttles, Buses, and Rideshare
- The free campus shuttle circulates from campus to both nearby villages hourly.
- The Dutchess County bus (Route C) operates Monday through Saturday, coming through campus nine times daily.
- Can you share a ride one or more days a week?
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Electric VehiclesBard hosts electric charging stations owned by ChargePoint and ViaLynk. Customer charges partially cover the electricity and software costs. Active ChargePoint stations are located at the Montgomery Place Visitor Center. ViaLynk charging is available at Lot A of the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, the Main Lot by Sottery/Ludlow, the Admission Lot by Fisher Studio Arts, and near Barringer House/Center for Civic Engagement.Electric Vehicles
Bard hosts electric charging stations owned by ChargePoint and ViaLynk. Customer charges partially cover the electricity and software costs. Active ChargePoint stations are located at the Montgomery Place Visitor Center. ViaLynk charging is available at Lot A of the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, the Main Lot by Sottery/Ludlow, the Admission Lot by Fisher Studio Arts, and near Barringer House/Center for Civic Engagement.
Charging Spots
Locations typically have two ports (plugs) with two designated parking spots for electric vehicles per port. We hope that electric vehicle drivers will use the spaces only when actively charging their cars. If you have problems using the charging stations, please use the help numbers that are posted by the manufacturers. Want to be part of the Bard electric transportation group? Have other feedback regarding this new program? Contact us at [email protected]. -
BikingBike riding has a long tradition at Bard, and there are resources available for those interested in using bicycle transport. The Bike Co-op is a student club and a free resource for the Bard community’s bike-related needs, open during the academic year. Please find the latest info at the Bard Student Clubs site.Biking
Bike riding has a long tradition at Bard, and there are resources available for those interested in using bicycle transport. The Bike Co-op is a student club and a free resource for the Bard community’s bike-related needs, open during the academic year. Please find the latest info at the Bard Student Clubs site.
Bike for Sale: Revolution Bicycles in Kingston is one area bicycle shop that has taken advance bike orders and delivered bicycles on first-year opening day.
Please Take care of Your Bike:- Park your bike on a bike rack only or you risk getting it clipped. Lock it with a strong lock. Bikes locked on trees and light poles cause damage.
- Bikes can’t be left at Bard over the summer; plan ahead to arrange for storage. If you’re staying on campus this summer, watch your email to see how to register your bike. B&G will clip and remove all unregistered bikes, regardless of where they are, starting after Commencement for a two week period.
- Abandoned bikes are raffled off each year and redistributed by lottery. Watch your email for a chance to enter the lottery. You must be present on campus in order to participate.
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WalkingBard is a walkable campus—most buildings are within half a mile of Kline Commons. The Village of Tivoli is three miles to the north, through a state park. The Village of Red Hook is three miles to the southeast and is accessible by shuttle or bike.
