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Transportation
Alternative Transportation Work Group
This committee is a 10 member sub-committee of the ESSC. This committee is charged by the Vice Chancellor to propose an alternative transportation program for employees. This committee is comprised of:
- Keith McCarten (Co-chair)
- Sarah Rykal (Co-chair)
- Arthur Kneeland
- Joan Menefee
- Jennifer Lee
- Wendy Stary
- Maureen Mitton
- Chris Struve
- Luke Hunter
The Stout Bus
In Spring 2011, UW-Stout began partnering with the Dunn County Transit Commission to provide students with a bus service for getting around campus, as well as around Menomonie. Students ride free with a Stout ID, otherwise it is $2.00 per ride. We currently offer five routes.
Stout Route
Bus runs Monday Through Friday on a rotation between Red Cedar Hall, the Clock Tower, and the UW-Stout Library from about 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
North/South Evening Route
Bus runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from bout 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The stops are at 19 locations including: Walmart, Sunset/Cedar Falls, Market Place, Stout Ale House, Red Cedar Hall, Raw Deal, Memorial Student Center, South Hall, Galloway Creek Apt., Bongey (21st Ave. W), Fryklund & Micheels, 21st Avenue & 5th St., Senior Center, Transfer St. & Wilson Avenue, UW-Stout Library, 6th St. & Broadway, Wolske Bay, Tainter & Elm, and KMart.
North/South Weekend Route
Bus runs on Saturdays only from about 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the same 19 locations as North/South Evening Route.
Northbound Route
Bus runs Monday through Friday from about 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the following locations: Fryklund & Micheels, 21st Avenue & 5th St., Senior Center, Transfer St. & Wilson Avenue, UW-Stout Library, Wolske Bay, KMart, and Walmart.
Southbound Route
Bus runs Monday through Friday from about 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the following locations: Walmart, Sunset/Cedar Falls, Marketplace, Stout Ale House, Red Cedar Hall, Raw Deal, Student Center, South Hall, Galloway Creek Apt., and Bongey (21st Ave. W).
For a complete schedule and map, click here.
New Bus App for Tracking Buses in Menomonie
Taking the bus and need to know where it is? UW-Stout and Dunn County Transit have partnered to create a new bus app for community members and UW-Stout students and employees. It can be viewed online or via iPhones or Android. Check it out here!
UW-Stout Safe Ride
The Stout Safe Ride program is a late night bus route that runs on Fridays and Saturdays. This service is offered for students who are looking to have a safe ride home. The bus is free with a Stout ID. The bus runs from 11:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. If you are looking for a ride home, call 715.214.5876 and let the driver know where you are located for pick up.
UW-Stout RideBoard
Interested in carpooling? Join the UW-Stout RideBoard to find people to share rides with around town, to and from campus, or for regional trips. This service is available to students, faculty, and staff of UW-Stout. Check out the RideBoard here!
StoutBikes Bike Share Program
Want a quick, easy, and low-cost way to get around campus and town? Join StoutBikes and check out a bike for the school year or even summer. We provide bikes to student at the cost is $25 for the year or $10 for the summer. Click here to learn more or to enroll in the program.
UW-Stout Carpool, Bike, and Pedestrian Commuter Programs
UW-Stout offers incentives for employees commuting to and from work in carpools, via bike or walking. Click here for more information about these programs.