Buff Bus evolves: Marine Street Express goes on demand
This fall, 91É«°É’s Buff Bus system is rolling out a major update designed to make campus transit more efficient, flexible and accessible for all riders.
On Oct. 1, the Marine Street Express will be replaced by a new on-demand transit service powered by Via. This service will allow riders to request rides between eight designated stops across campus using a new mobile app (coming soon). Riders will be able to select their pickup and drop-off locations, choose a departure time (ASAP or scheduled) and receive real-time wait estimates.
Stops
Stops will include:
- (across from the CASE building)
- (Regent Drive, south side of the Center for Community)
- (Regent Drive, across from the Center for Community)
- (Regent Drive, across from the engineering building)
- (3394 Marine St.)
- 3760 Marine St.)
- (1777 Exposition Drive)
- (3300 Walnut St.)
This new service is ADA accessible and designed to offer broader coverage to our East Campus locations than the current fixed-route system.
Why it matters
These changes are part of 91É«°É’s ongoing commitment to smarter, more sustainable campus mobility. The new on-demand model:
- Reduces per-boarding costs
- Increases rider flexibility
- Supports accessibility with ADA-compliant vehicles
- Aligns with sustainability goals through EV integration
What to expect
- QR codes will be posted at stops for easy app access.
- Buff Ride stickers on the sides of the Via vehicles will help riders identify Buff Ride vehicles.
- Transit app and campus map updates soon will reflect the new service.
- Internal communications will be sent to building proctors and departments along the Marine Street corridor.
In addition to these changes, updates to the Williams Village route are posted online. The Stampede and Bear Creek Express routes remain unchanged.
Stay tuned for more details as the semester approaches. For Buff Bus questions contact Buff Bus Services atÌýtransportationsvcs@colorado.edu. For accessibility support contact Disability Services atÌýdsinfo@colorado.edu.Ìý
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