To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we need every owl to give a hoot. Switching from single-occupancy vehicle commuting helps to lower carbon emissions, protect local air quality, and reduce traffic congestion. Choosing a sustainable transportation method to travel to work such as biking, walking, or riding public transit is one of the best and most impactful ways to reduce your contributions to climate change.
Emissions by Mode
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Temple University supports low carbon commuting through the WageWorks program. WageWorks enables full time employees of Temple University to pay for public transportation and vanpool with pre-tax money. Visit Temple's Human Resource's Benefits page for more information on enrolling in WageWorks.
Electric car charging stations are available on Main Campus in front of Johnson and Hardwick Hall, Montgomery Garage, and on the Health Sciences Campus in the Carlisle West Garage.
Fee information and charging station availability can be found on Temple University's charging station service provider's website. Just type Temple University in the search bar of the map for up to date information.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The Share-A-Ride program is a free, computerized service that can match commuters who work in southeastern Pennsylvania with convenient transit services, potential carpools, vanpools, walking and bicycling opportunities.
Learn more about the Mobility Alternative Programs (MAP) like Park and Ride lots and the Emergency Ride Home service, and even more resources to make your trip to work easier and greener.
Don't own a bike? No problem! Temple's Main Campus hosts three city-owned Indego bike share stations.
IBX members get 20% off an Indego Monthly Pass, Annual Pass or Gift certificate. Click here for more information or visit IBX's webpage.
Explore the city with Indego, Philly's bike share program. Indego features more than 2,200 bikes and 200 stations located in Center City and the surrounding areas. Indego offers 24-hour, 30-day, and yearly pass options to rent a classic or electric bike. It's a fun and low carbon way to commute or just get some exercise.
Indego Bikeshare Station
Temple University offers a discount on new bicycle purchases for all its employees. Save up to 30% on a new Breezer, Tuesday, or Fuji bicycle and green your commute. Visit our Bike Temple page for more information and instructions to claim your sustainable benefit today.
