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A bus is seen waiting at a stop sign at an intersection on Locust street. The perspective is taken from a car waiting behind the bus. The bus has a wrapper advert with a large Penn emblem on the back, and below that it reads “University of Pennsylvania” and in a larger font: “www.upenn.edu/PennTransit”. The bus also advertises "Powered by BIODIESEL" which appears above the bus license plate.

Penn Transit champions sustainable transportation in and around our campus. A portfolio of programs and initiatives encourages staff, faculty, and students to commute sustainably and creates a more accessible campus.

Transportation

Penn Transit champions sustainable transportation in and around our campus. A portfolio of programs and initiatives encourages staff, faculty, and students to commute sustainably and creates a more accessible campus.

A bus is seen waiting at a stop sign at an intersection on Locust street. The perspective is taken from a car waiting behind the bus. The bus has a wrapper advert with a large Penn emblem on the back, and below that it reads “University of Pennsylvania” and in a larger font: “www.upenn.edu/PennTransit”. The bus also advertises "Powered by BIODIESEL" which appears above the bus license plate.

Penn’s focus is on reducing single-occupancy vehicles and transitioning to a more holistic approach to transportation, including on-demand subsidized transit, fixed bus routes, and increased cyclist resources. The University supports a diverse portfolio of programs to encourage faculty, staff, students, and visitors to reduce traffic and create a cleaner future.

The Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognized Penn's transport sustainability success as a top performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, ranked 5th in transportation.   
 

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Our Progress

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Electric vehicle vans in the Penn Transit Fleet save 53.04 metric tons of CO2 annually.

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Indego bike share stations on Penn’s campus encourage shared resources and sustainable transportation.

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7th place performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index’s transportation category by AASHE.
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Programs

A bike share rack with several Indego bikes appear on a sidewalk near an iron gate
A woman is seen riding a bicycle while crossing a street near a crosswalk. Behind her, a shop has a sign that reads Campus Copy Center.
The picture is taken from the perspective of someone waiting at a stop light  - at the corner ahead, a bus is seen turning onto the street. The bus has a wrapper advert covering the outside with red white and blue ribbon artwork, with a large Penn emblem and “University of Pennsylvania”  decorating both the back and the side of the bus. On the back it also says “www.upenn.edu/PennTransit” and "Powered by BIODIESEL”
A van-like minibus is seen parked by the side of the street. It is covered with red white and blue ribbon artwork and has the Penn emblem on it. At the top of the bus there are green letters that read “100% Electric Power” and “ZERO EMISSIONS”.
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Top Three Reasons to Bike Penn

In this video, learn how, for benefits-eligible staff and faculty, commuting by bike to Penn can benefit your health, your wallet, and the environment. 

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