Why Students Don’t Need to Bring a Car to Campus
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
A Message for Parents from Clovis Acosta, UNM Parking & Transportation Services Director
Our primary concern at UNM Parking & Transportation Services is providing access to the University facilities so that students, staff, faculty and visitors may flourish in the learning community. While we offer many services to assist commuters, we also support other resources that offer cost‐effective and convenient alternatives to bringing a car to campus everyday.
From the purchase of a vehicle, to the maintenance, upkeep, fuel and insurance costs, cars cost a lot of money.
Interested in knowing exactly how much a car costs? Check out the Commute Cost Calculator at the City of Albuquerque website.
Commuting daily is expensive. Below are a few ways students can save gas, save cash and get to and from campus without relying on a car. (more…)

