Go Green
Green Transportation
Though Towson University is home to more than 3,500 students, there are even more students, faculty, staff and guests that travel to us each day. We understand the impact this transportation has on the environment, and we have implemented the following programs to address it.
Hybrid Permit Program
As part of our commitment to environmental initiatives, Parking & Transportation Services is offering a hybrid permit program. The program enables any faculty, staff or student who drives a hybrid to campus as his or her primary vehicle to obtain an annual parking permit at half of the applicable rate.
Public Transportation
The university strives to provide access to—and encourage the use of—public transportation for all TU faculty, staff, students and visitors. We pledge to provide public transportation not only within the university’s doors, but also to the community at large.
The university’s on-campus bus and shuttle service provides access to all campus areas seven days a week. Beginning September 2, the university will provide off-campus shuttle service to apartment complexes along Kennilworth Drive, Knollwood/Burke Ave, and Goucher Boulevard. Shuttle service to Baltimore Penn Station is also available via a dedicated shuttle. The university's Gold bus route offers access to the University Village apartments.
The campus is home to many public transportation stops. Five MTA bus stops located on or near the university host three bus lines that provide weekday service to the Inner Harbor, University of Maryland Transit Center, Lutherville Light Rail, Fox Ridge and Franklin Square. The 3, 8 and 55 lines are available for a one-way fare of $1.60; a one-day pass can be purchased for $3.50. Riders must use exact change.
The Collegetown Shuttle provides complimentary service from Towson to local shopping areas, colleges and universities. The shuttle is available to students, faculty and staff members with valid TU identification. It services the Union Garage and Center for the Arts bus stops on Cross Campus drive from 3:14 p.m. Friday to 8:10 p.m. Sunday.
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