Commuting to UC Davis, Guide for New Hires
Welcome to UC Davis, and congratulations on your appointment! We are passionate about helping Aggies find their best and most sustainable commute option. What's the best commute? That depends on you. Do you want to save time? Money? Care about your carbon footprint? All of the above? We’ve got you covered.
When possible, be flexible!
If you have the option, plan your schedule and commute by working with your employer on setting up a flexible work arrangement (FWA). Being flexible means changing up your daily commute for work. That might look like taking the bus 2 days a week, driving 2 days a week, and telecommuting 1 day a week. Or, maybe you telecommute 4 days a week and drive 1 day a week. (That's some good work-life balance right there!) Find out what's possible and reasonable FWA with your supervisor.
Parking
Aggies can park on campus for as little as $2 a day with ParkMobile, the pay-by-phone parking app. When you drive to campus, ParkMobile allows you to choose from daily rates priced incrementally based on the distance from the campus core.
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Alternative Transportation
UC Davis has many public transportation options that can bring you directly to and from campus. Riding public transportation (or telecommuting), even once a week, helps Aggies move toward a more sustainable future.
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Biking
Davis, both the city and the campus, has earned the name Bicycle Capital of the U.S. because of efforts to provide its thousands of cyclists with a bicycle-friendly environment. Here, bicycling is a way of life and if you're new to the area, biking an excellent option for your commute!
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Telecommuting
We consider telecommuting (working from home) a type of commute and a favorite commute mode among many Aggies because it allows for more work-life balance while maintaining productivity...maybe even increasing it!
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