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Laurier offers a variety of programs and initiatives to support a safe and environmentally friendly commute to campus. Alternative modes of transportation are not only good for the environment but also helps to clear up traffic congestion allowing for a quicker commute, and you don’t have to worry about finding parking on campus.
Visit Parking and Transportation Resources to find out more about how to sign up for and use the sustainable transportation programs including:
Public Transit (or public transportation) is an opportunity for large groups of people to travel to different locations using a set route. Transit passes are automatically loaded onto students accounts for upcoming school years and are ready to go to help students enjoy all the city has to offer them.
Students on the Waterloo campus have access to Grand River Transit (GRT) through the use of their OneCard, which as of 2019 also includes the use of the ION light rail service.
For those who are new to the Region or have not used the GRT before, consider using the trip planning tool available through the GRT website.
Students on the Brantford campus have access to Brantford Transit through the use of their OneCard.
For those who are new to the city or have not used Brantford Transit before consider using the trip planning tool available through the Brantford Transit website.
Students on the Milton campus will be offered a cost-effective unlimited transit pass through the Token Transit app. The Wilfrid Laurier University term pass will be made available in four-month segments throughout the year (fall, winter, and summer)
Please note the term pass is only valid for the specified term (e.g., September to December) and cannot be used before the term pass starts.
For those who are new to the city or have not used Milton Transit before, consider using the trip planning tool available through the Milton Transit website.
Through a partnership with Neuron Mobility, you can rent e-scooters and e-bikes to get you to and from the Waterloo campus. This share program offers an easy, accessible, and affordable commuting option that also reduces your carbon footprint.
E-scooters and e-bikes are available at five locations across the Waterloo campus, including:
To use the vehicles, you can download the Neuron Mobility App from the App Store or Google Play and add a payment method.
On Laurier’s Waterloo campus, Neuron e-scooters and e-bikes can operate on select paths that lead to one of the designated areas listed above. Geofencing has been installed on campus to make sure the vehicles remain in the designated areas and are not used on greenspaces. Speeds have also been limited to 15 kilometers per hour on the designated pathways.
As of April 1, 2025, the Neuron e-scooter program has resumed on the Waterloo campus and around the Waterloo Region. Please note that during the early spring, the weather is still unpredictable and it is not advised to use the vehicles in the snow or when the temperature drops below 0°C. As a refresher, please refer to Neuron's ScootSafe Academy for additional riding rules and guidelines (select Waterloo Region for accurate inforamtion specific to the region).
The Brantford and Waterloo campuses are both equipped with secure bike storage to give you piece of mind when cycling to campus. Visit Parking and Transportation Resources for more information on accessing the program.
This secure bike storage facility was introduced by the Sustainability Office and Parking and Transportation Resources. Located on the south side of MacDonald House (beside lot 16), this gated facility offers space for up to 25 bikes. Once registered, you can access the space using your OneCard.
This secure bike storage facility was introduced by the Sustainability Office and Service Laurier Brantford. Located within the Expositor Place parking garage, you can access the space using your OneCard once successfully registered.
Through our partnership with the Region of Waterloo’s TravelWise program, students from Laurier’s campuses can access the Laurier Student Carpool Network. This private online tool allows you to search for other students who have a similar commute and use designated carpool parking on campus.
For students who need to make either a specialized trip or a lengthy trip, Laurier has two designated spaces on campus for Communauto CarShare vehicles.
Located at Alumni Field and Northdale campus, these vehicles are available to rent (including gas, insurance, and maintenance) for short and long periods of time.
Laurier’s Brantford and Waterloo campuses feature 14 level-2 EV charging stations.
To park and charge your car on campus visit Parking and Transportation Resources and carefully read the guidelines. See below for available locations.
Contact Us:
E:
sustainability@wlu.ca
T:
548.889.4236
Office Location: 202 Regina St, R101, Waterloo ON