Transportation

Did you know?
Eleven percent of our greenhouse gas emissions come from student, faculty, and staff commuting, while less than four percent come from Bard-owned vehicles.

Transportation Initiatives

  • Shuttles and Area Transportation
    A free campus shuttle circulates from campus to the villages hourly. The Dutchess County LOOP bus allows some commuters access to campus twice daily. Bard participates in a car rental service called Zipcar, providing the opportunity for drivers ages 18 years and older to avoid car ownership, and reserve a vehicle for short-term needs.
  • Electric Vehicles
    We have four locations for Bard community members and the public to charge electric vehicles.  Customer charges partially cover the electricity and software costs. They are located at: Montgomery Place Lot (ChargePoint), Main Lot by Sottery (EVConnect), Admissions Lot by Fisher Studio Arts (EVConnect), and the Fisher Center, Lot B (ChargePoint).
  • 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 free resource for the Bard community’s bike-related needs. The Co-op is a community of bike enthusiasts who work together to fix bike problems. Check out our Facebook page. 
  • Walking
    Bard 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.
    Bard Campus Map

Transportation Resources