Welcome to TAP

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) serves those who primarily commute between their residence and UC Santa Barbara's main campus by foot, skateboard, bicycle, bus, carpool, vanpool or train. By reducing traffic congestion, traffic emissions and the demand for parking on campus, we conserve energy and contribute to a better UCSB. While motorcycle and remote work may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, traffic and parking demand, these modes are explicitly not included in the Transportation Alternatives Program's complimentary parking benefit.

 

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TAP Membership Options

  • Carpool Program: Share a ride with a fellow UCSB employee and cut your commute costs by at least 50%

  • Vanpool Program: Take advantage of money-saving fares and commute with fellow employees from Buellton, Lompoc, Santa Maria, or Ventura.

  • Local MTD Bus Program: Receive discounted 30-day unlimited-ride bus passes every month, delivered directly to your department. Ride anywhere from Goleta to Carpinteria. ALL Staff and Faculty ride Line 28 for free with their ID Card, whether they are enrolled in TAP or not.

  • Clean Air Express Bus Program: ride in comfort from Lompoc or Buellton and enjoy free WiFi on board. Transfer to an MTD Bus for your final mile to campus. Staff and Faculty ride MTD Line 28 for free by showing their Campus ID Card to the driver.

  • VCTC Bus Program: Ride directly to the North Hall bus loop while you enjoy free WiFi on board.

  • Bicycle Program: Enjoy access to our 52 Bike Lockers on campus as well as complimentary parking passes to cover parking fees when you need to drive to campus (6 per quarter, 24 maximum to be accrued on your account)

Join TAP!

Stop paying high prices for gasoline. Give up your parking permit and join the Transportation Alternatives Program. Click here to join.

Great Escapes

Ridesharing & regional transportation options for those going home or just getting away. Check out the many ways to get there: Ridesharing and Regional Transportation.

 

Green Your Ride: North County

 

Green Your Ride: Nearby

 

Green Your Ride: From the South