Transportation – The overarching goal of the campus’ circulation planning is to ensure that the campus transportation system allows safe and efficient travel by the full variety of modes and promotes the use of alternatives to the automobile. Bicycling represents an important transportation opportunity for UC Merced, with the extensive system of existing and planned bicycle facilities, the nature of university-related travel, and the opportunity to develop a bicycle-friendly community adjacent to the campus. Generally, the academic core will be accessible by no more than a 10-minute walk from anywhere on the main campus and will be made even more accessible by the addition of a campus transit service.

LEED_NC Prototype Credit
SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation Narrative

Intent - Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

UC Merced has created a comprehensive transportation plan for the campus that reduces environmental impacts from automobiles, including emissions reduction and required infrastructure development. To do this we encouraging the use of carpools, bicycle commuting and provide alternative transportation options. UC Merced has contracted with a private company, VIA, to provide free bus and shuttle service, known as “CAT TRACKS” (The California Golden Bobcat is our mascot) for all UCM students and employees that routes from the campus to various places with in the city including a local light rail.