Columbia’s goals and strategies for transportation emissions and congestion
Columbia’s sustainability plan, Plan 2030, formalizes Columbia’s goals and strategies for reducing emissions as it relates to transportation. The plan also includes measures that reduce traffic and parking congestion from commute travel to Columbia by expending electric vehicle charging ports in University parking and adding new connections to campus through improved bicycling amenities, park and ride enhancements, and shuttle services. Plan 2030 identifies Columbia’s trajectory to net zero emissions for transportation as well as emissions from other operational areas within the University.
Resources for sustainable intercampus and commute travel
To support its affiliates, Columbia has consolidated all pertinent information and services for intercampus and commute travel on the Columbia Transportation website. We encourage all affiliates to familiarize themselves with these services.
Columbia’s award winning services include:
Have a commute question?
Columbia has a dedicated staff position whose role is to evaluate new commute initiatives that improve campus mobility and support affiliates in their commute decisions. Contact Columbia’s Director of Sustainability and Transportation for commute suggestions and inquiries.
Electric buses at Columbia
Learn more about Columbia’s electric buses, which were among the first to operate in New York City.