<p>I know a couple of people on here in the past discussed what a pain it was if you didn't have a car on campus (I didn't have one until my senior year, and managed to survive by utilizing my friends...).</p>
<p>Thought I'd share some info that I just received. </p>
<p>The first of the enhancements was the launch of our partnership with the To The Bottom and Back (2BNB) bus service, a nonprofit transportation company that operates buses on a continuous loop throughout the major arteries in Richmond, providing easy access to the Fan District, Carytown, Shockoe Slip, and Shockoe Bottom.</p>
<p>Starting in the spring semester, the University will offer additional transportation partnerships with the following organizations: Groome Transportation, Zimride, and Zipcar.</p>
<p>GROOME TRANSPORTATION
Groome Transportation has been hired to provide and manage all University transportation needs on a turn-key basis, including GRTC connectors, on-demand van response, and safety shuttle, UR Downtown, and Short Pump Town Center/Regency Square Mall routes. All routes will operate as a continuous shuttle.</p>
<p>Groome Transportation will purchase a new fleet of University-branded buses and vans specifically for UR use, and all vehicles will be propane-fueled, making UR the first campus in the country to operate its entire public transportation fleet using propane. A full-time, on campus transportation coordinator will be provided by Groome Transportation to manage all aspects of this partnership.</p>
<p>ZIMRIDE
Zimride is a ridesharing program that helps you offer or request rides for commutes or road trips by providing a free and easy way for you to connect with friends, classmates, or coworkers.</p>
<p>ZIPCAR
Zipcar is a car-sharing service that provides faculty, staff, and students 24-hour, self-service access to two on-campus cars for a low hourly rate. Members of the car-sharing service can use the vehicles for a nominal annual membership fee and a per-hour charge when the vehicles are used. All vehicle costs, including fuel, are covered by the fees.</p>