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Commuter Alternative Program (CAP)

The Commuter Alternative Program rewards faculty, staff and students who choose to take the bus, join a rideshare, ride a bike or walk to campus. Sustainable transportation options improve air quality, build community and reduce traffic congestion to make everyone’s commute better.

CAP Eligibility Rules

  • Must live off campus
  • Must forgo an on-campus daytime parking permit
  • Must be a University student or employee (paid by the University or Hospitals) to receive a GoPass or vanpool subsidy

CAP Membership

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News and Announcements

A crowd behind a rope while an auctioneer auctions off a bicycle in the lower level of a parking deck.
2024 Bike Auction

August 30, 2024

More than 100 bicycles will be available at the 2024 Bike Auction, to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Business School Deck. Registration and bike viewing will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Photo showing the different features of Bird e-bike
Tar Heel Bikes Has a New Look

August 16, 2024

The University is partnering with Bird for bikeshare service for the Carolina community. Bird is providing a new fleet of 100 electric assist bikes that can be used across campus.

GoTriangle bus with a bike attached to the front dropping a student off in front of a brick building dropping a student off
Register For a Free GoPass

August 1, 2024

As of July 1, all University faculty, staff and students are eligible for a free GoPass for GoTriangle bus routes.