MoveVU Programs and Benefits
Members of our community have varying needs for their commutes to campus, and those needs can change on a daily basis. To help you choose your best commute option, the university provides numerous resources and benefits to customize your commute plan.
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Commute Concierge
Personalized consultations are available to the Vanderbilt community on using public transit, identifying bicycle amenities on campus, Lyft Ridehail Partnership, sustainable commute routes, and more
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Free Bus Rides
Vanderbilt’s program provides all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and postdocs with free access to WeGo local buses, regional buses and the WeGo Star with their physical Commodore Card. This service is available for any place and time, not only when commuting to and from campus.
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Daily Parking program
Participants pay only for days that they park on campus, which allows a daily choice in commute method and incentivizes the use of sustainable commutes.
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Sustainable Commute Incentives
Commuters to campus who take public transit, walk, bike or carpool, earn incentive payments when they log their sustainable trips.
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Guaranteed Ride Home
Eligible commuters who take a sustainable commute to campus receive a free Lyft ride home in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance.
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Commute Calculator
The Commute Calculator is a personalized assessment of the best parking program to enroll in based on number of days you are on campus, your salary band, and your sustainable commute choices. This is your personalized tool for navigating parking and transportation options at Vanderbilt University.
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Lyft Ridehail Partnership
Vanderbilt has a preferred partnership with Lyft to offer a flexible transportation option for faculty, staff, and students using ridehail services while conducting official university business.