Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Santa Clara University’s student government is looking into providing an official shuttle bus service to help students get to and from their favorite off-campus locations. The idea is based on the previous “Safe Walk” program, in which students called in to be accompanied to and from any near-campus location.

Record enrollment of freshmen, most of whom are required to live on campus, will push other students off-campus, forcing them to commute. University officials are looking for ways to encourage students not to bring their cars to campus and to take the bus instead.

Students are largely in favor of adding more off-campus transportation options, particularly to curb drinking and driving during late-night hours. One local apartment complex has started offering a free shuttle to and from campus.