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    Cycling to Campus
    Cycling to Campus

    Discover everything you need to know about cycling to campus, including bike parking options, local cycling resources, and how to register your bike.

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    Tim Sands at the Metro yard opening
    University Pass (U-Pass) Program

    Virginia Tech has entered into an agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) that allows eligible students to participate in the University Pass (U-Pass) Program. U-Pass provides full-time Virginia Tech students unlimited access to Metrorail and Metrobus throughout the semester for about $1 per day. The mandatory fee is included as part of the comprehensive fees package for students. For more information about the program, click here to learn more about U-Pass, where you can find detailed information and instructions on how to participate.

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    Metrobus DC
    Metrobus 7-Day Regional Bus Pass

    WMATA, commonly referred to as Metro, offers convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel, including Metrorail for rapid transit, Metrobus for fixed-route bus service, and MetroAccess for paratransit needs. Click here to learn more about how WMATA can simplify your commute while supporting sustainability.

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) , redirect

    WMATA, commonly referred to as Metro, offers convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel, including Metrorail for rapid transit, Metrobus for fixed-route bus service, and MetroAccess for paratransit needs. Click here to learn more about how WMATA can simplify your commute while supporting sustainability.

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    Commonwealth Commuter Choice
    Commonwealth Commuter Choice

    Full-time Virginia Tech employees (faculty and staff) who commute to certain identified Northern Virginia counties and cities can receive a monthly benefit in free SmarTrip credit to use on public transit or vanpool to get to work.