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Georgetown U. shuttle reroute sparks criticism

The rerouting plans were initiated by the Office of Planning and Facilities Management following the announcement of the 2010 Campus Plan, which included neighborhood input to minimize the use of residential streets in bus routes.

September 21, 2015
Georgetown U. shuttle reroute sparks criticism

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Georgetown University is moving forward with plans to reroute four of the five Transportation Shuttle bus lines by late October, sparking negative responses from bus commuters who find the changes will add time and make it less convenient for others, The Hoya reported.

The rerouting plans were initiated by the Office of Planning and Facilities Management following the announcement of the 2010 Campus Plan, which included neighborhood input to minimize the use of residential streets in bus routes. For the full story, click here.

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