No car? No problem! We are minimizing the need for students to bring cars to campus by building community programs.

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Green Bike Program

The Green Bike program offers students access to bicycles for use on and off campus. It is a free program where students can check out a bike from the library the way they would a book.

Bobcat Express

The Bobcat Express is a free local transportation service offered by the college that operates on weekdays and weekends. Operating hours and information about the Bobcat Express are routinely updated on its dedicated web page. The shuttle transports students to community service engagements, internships and jobs, medical appointments and other local venues at specific times. For students nervous about walking around campus alone, safety escorts are also made available.

Local Bus

The purple CityLink bus runs six days a week throughout Lewiston and Auburn. A stop on campus connects faculty, staff and students with locations in Lewiston and Auburn including the Auburn Mall, CMCC, grocery stores, Thorncrag bird sanctuary and others.

Walking

We are located close to the downtown; you can often walk (especially great with friends) to local sites.

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Did You know?

Bates uses Electric Vehicles. Since 2008, the college has purchased ten electric utility vehicles in place of gas-powered trucks and golf carts used by Facility Services, Information and Library Services and Dining Services. The college also has 14 electric vehicle charging stations available for use by the local community in addition to Bates faculty, staff, and students.