About Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide is a student-operated program dedicated to meeting the safety needs of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØstudents, faculty and staff by providing free, night-time transportation to support a safe academic and socially responsible environment both on campus and in the community. As a department within the UMC, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide is funded by student fees allocated annually by the University of Colorado Student Government (CUSG).
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide is a member of the . NASRP serves as a centrally organized resource, archive of information, and support system for existing and prospective safe ride programs.
History
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide began as NightWalk in 1985 and students volunteered to serve as a companion on walks with other students back home from campus. In 1997 a vehicle was added for transporting students from campus to their off-campus homes. In 1998, what had become NightRide/NightWalk was moved to the UMC. Over the years, the walking element of the program became less and less used and was eventually eliminated, leading to the name being changed to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide in 2005.
Sustainability
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ continues to transition to alternative fuel vehicles across campus. Currently, the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNightRide fleet includes all hybrid or electric vehicles, except for the ADA-accessible van scheduled for replacement in 2024. Learn more about Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s sustainability initiatives.