Program History & Support

CU NightRide, originally called NightRide/NightWalk, was created in 1985 by the Volunteer Clearing House in an effort to raise safety awareness. However, at the end of 1996-1997 school year, the program was almost canceled due to lack of interest and organization. The 1997-1998 school year was a last chance effort for the program. Following the murder of Susannah Chase (a student at the University of Colorado) in December 1997, the program's utilization increased dramatically. The Program's budget was increased for the 1998-1999 school year allowing the program to expand its service by adding paid staff, leasing a second vehicle, and moving to the UMC. Since that time the program has expanded to become a very important part of the CU community.

In 2005 the program changed its name to CU NightRide, since the "walk element" of the program had been replaced by vehicles serving both on and off campus areas. The program currently operates five vehicles with two dispatchers working every night to respond to client calls in the quickest manner possible.

CU NightRide is funded by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office and UCSU student fee collections.

If you would like to further support us, you can donate online at the foundation gift account for CU NightRide.