UMass Boston

Commuting Options & Resources

Transportation Services is committed to providing safe and affordable multi-modal transportation options to all our community members, to reduce traffic congestion and use of single occupancy vehicles (SOV) on campus, and to improve air pollution.

A Better City TMA Commuter Programs

UMass Boston partners with A Better City Transportation Management Association (TMA) to provide commuter programs, trip-planning tools, and incentives that support alternatives to driving alone.

Program availability varies by eligibility. Explore the commuter resources available to employees and students below.

Join the A Better City TMA Network.

Employee Commuter Programs

Plan Your Trip

GoMassCommute provides multimodal trip planning and statewide ride-matching functionality to help you explore transportation options.

Earn Rewards and Incentives

  • A Better Commute (ABC): Earn points for your commuting choices, including telecommuting, and enter monthly and quarterly prize raffles. Learn more about A Better Commute.
  • Bike Check: Receive up to two $25 reimbursements each year for eligible bicycle-related expenses. Learn more about Bike Check.
  • Express Lane: Receive up to three months of $50 reimbursements toward your monthly pass when switching from driving alone to riding an express bus. Learn more about Express Lane.

Get Help When You Need It

Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) provides up to six free Uber rides home each year under qualifying circumstances. Registration is required before using this benefit. Learn more about Guaranteed Ride Home.

Share Your Commute

Carpool Subsidy provides up to three months of $15 gas cards for each rider who switches from driving alone to riding in a carpool. Find your carpool through the GoMassCommute ride-matching tool. Learn more about the Carpool Subsidy.

Student Commuter Resource

GoMassCommute provides multimodal trip planning and statewide ride-matching functionality to help students explore transportation options.

Carpool and Shared Transportation

Transportation Services provides options that support shared transportation and alternatives to driving alone, including carpool programs and short-term vehicle access.

Carpool Registration and Parking Benefits

Employees and students who commute by carpool may register to access preferential carpool parking spaces on campus.

The GoMassCommute website is currently unavailable. During this time, you may register directly using the UMass Boston Carpool Registration Form.

When GoMassCommute service is restored, carpool registration will require creating or signing into an A Better City TMA GoMassCommute account and redeeming the UMass Boston Carpool Signup incentive under "My Rewards."

Zipcar

UMass Boston offers discounted Zipcar memberships for faculty, staff, and students who need occasional access to a vehicle.

With Zipcar, members can reserve vehicles by the hour or day through the Zipcar platform and access discounted university rates.

Visit the UMass Boston Zipcar member page to apply for a membership and learn more about available rates.

Electric Vehicle Charging

UMass Boston provides electric vehicle charging stations across campus for employees, students, and visitors.

Using ChargePoint EV Chargers

UMass Boston offers 23 shared ChargePoint EV charging ports across campus, providing convenient and accessible charging for electric vehicles.

  • West Garage (First Floor): 15 charging ports
  • Campus Center Garage (Lower Level): 4 charging ports
  • Quad Lot: 4 charging ports

How to Use ChargePoint

To charge your vehicle:

  1. Download the ChargePoint app for iOS or ChargePoint app for Android and create an account. You may also request a free RFID card during sign-up for use at other stations in the ChargePoint network.
  2. Add a payment method or enroll in Tap to Pay through the ChargePoint app.
  3. Tap your ChargePoint card or phone on the station’s reader symbol to authorize payment and unlock the charging plug.
  4. When charging is complete, tap your ChargePoint card or phone on the station’s reader symbol, remove the charger, and return it to the station.

Charging Details

  • Charging costs $0.22 per kWh.
  • Charging sessions are limited to four hours.
  • Standard parking fees apply in addition to charging costs.
  • Vehicles parked in EV charging spaces while not actively charging are subject to a $75 fine.

Contact Us

Transportation Services
Service & Supply, Lower Level
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125

Phone: 617.287.5041

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

General inquiries:
parking.trans@umb.edu

Commuting inquiries:
TransDM@umb.edu