Campus Services is now using bicycles instead of trucks for traveling across campus. Employees in Campus Services have embraced the two wheels to get across campus faster and more efficiently. Whether they are hauling a small toolbox or a weed trimmer, they can get around without the use of gas. Bicycles have proven to be more convenient for moving around the inner campus, where it is difficult to travel with big trucks.
Bicycle Storage Racks
JCCC currently has eight bicycle rack locations throughout campus.
Bicycle Commuter Facilities
Shower and locker facilities are available to bicycle commuters in the GYM building. These facilities are provided free of charge to all current JCCC students, staff and faculty. Current students, staff and faculty may go to GYM 116 to reserve a locker for their personal use. Reservations will last one semester each.
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration produced the video below, which offers great safety information and general bicycling tips for bicycling on roadways.
Ride KC
RideKC in Johnson County provides several free public transportation options. Visit the RideKC webpage or call 816-221-0660.
As part of our campus initiatives to support sustainability and remove barriers to education, JCCC has partnered with RideKC.
Anyone can ride free on any KC Metro area bus route. No sign up or ID required.
Use public transportation for more than just getting to campus. You can also travel to:
- Downtown Kansas City
- Country Club Plaza
- KU-Edwards
- Oak Park Mall
- Rosana Square
Micro Transit
Order on-demand public transit service using the Microtransit app. Get picked up at your house and dropped on campus at your convenience with no commuting or parking hassles.
Cost: Johnson County – $3 or $5 per ride | Wyandotte County – $1.50 per ride
Available: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Service area (map): Johnson and Wyandotte counties
Questions? Johnson County 816-512-5510 | Wyandotte County 913-573-8351
Download the RideKC Microtransit app on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
For more information on Micro Transit call RideKC at 816-221-0660.
K-10 bus service
Going to Lawrence? Get updated information, including maps and schedules for K-10 Connector, at RideKC.org.
Carpooling is a great way to significantly cut your commuting costs while lowering your environmental impact! JCCC participates in RideShare, a FREE carpool matching service provided by Mid-America Regional Council. All JCCC students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate.
The RideShare website can be used to log all of your alternative commuting trips including bus, bicycling, telecommuting or walking/running. JCCC students, staff and faculty who log their alternative commuting trips with the RideShare website are eligible for prizes throughout each semester.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Campus
The college first installed EV charging stations in 2011 in the Midwest Trust Center West Parking Garage lower level. Due to the popularity of these stations we added more to our Galileo Parking Garage located on the south side of campus. More recently, in a partnership with Evergy, we added 12 new parking spaces dedicated for electric vehicle charging near the outdoor athletic complex and at an offsite location, the Olathe Health Education Center. Check availability of JCCC charging stations.
The Green Commute Challenge is an annual event sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). The competition aims to remove motorized vehicles from the road during peak commute times and during ozone season (July and August) in Kansas City. It's an employer-based contest that encourages the use of carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, bicycling, walking and telecommuting.
All JCCC staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to participate. MARC awards weekly and monthly prizes to individual participants. Last year's prizes included Kindle e-book readers, gift cards, and more! JCCC offices who are participating in the e3 Sustainable Office Challenge are also able to earn additional points for their office members' participation.
Individuals, groups or classes are welcome to see specific areas or initiatives on campus. Our flexible hours allow us to meet when and where you want to learn more about sustainability on the JCCC campus.