TRANSPORTATION
At Southern Oregon University (SOU), we promote sustainable transportation options and provide electric vehicle charging.
Our Goals
- Improve commute transport related greenhouse gas emissions for staff, student and faculty
- Increase number of electric vehicle charging stations on campus
- Achieve 100% electric campus fleet
Electric Vehicle Charging
SOU has added three new Chargepoint chargers were added to replace older chargers.
There are now two charging ports in parking lot 27 (Science Hall) and four new charging ports for Student and Family Housing. Totalling six new charging ports adding onto the four ports located in Lot 1 (Hawk, Lithia Pavilion, Football Field Area)
SOU continues to evaluate and monitor the use of our charges to make decisions on when new charges need to be purchased, where they should be placed on campus, and any policies regarding the chargers.
Carpooling
Ride-Share – Connect with fellow SOU commuters and others on your route easily through the GetThereOregon.org website. Sign up with your SOU email, log your commutes, and look out for chances to win prizes through annual events!
Carpool Parking Permit – Want to get a carpool parking permit? Get a discount on your parking permit for sharing the ride. Make sure that you specify that you want a carpool permit.
Bicycles on Campus
Bikes are encouraged across campus as a quick way get around. SOU has installed a variety of covered bike racks where people can leave their bike during the day.
Promoting Bus Travel
Employees get a free bus pass! To get your employee bus pass, log into the UMO Pass App (Apple Store) (Google Play) with your SOU email address, then contact the Service Center servicecenter@sou.edu to finish registration.
*Bus Schedules are subject to change, so visit the RVTD website for the most current information.
Transportation Resources for Students
For more information on transportation resources for students, please visit here.
