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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

U. of Wis. students decry bus route changes

Changes were made because of a budget deficit of $1 million and campus area construction have resulted in fewer routes and longer wait times.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

Chicago campus suspends shuttle due to ridership decline

Roosevelt University suspended its shuttle service to the Schaumburg campus, which cost $200,000 annually, and is replacing it with PACE bus service.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

U. of Mich. adds 3 more hybrid buses

Part of a $14 million sustainability initiative launched last September. The university unveiled its first four hybrid buses six months ago.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

U. of Wyo. shuttle sees dramatic ridership boost

Increase due to completion of a campus parking lot and more student awareness of the services.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

S. Carolina St. transportation building sits empty

The $4.8 million center — the first phase in the James E. Clyburn Transportation Center — was completed last December after 13 years of delays.

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New Mobilityby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

U. of Mich. launches bike share program

The school says the rental program is a response to requests to make the campus more bike-friendly. Bicycles come with a helmet and a lock.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

U. of Minn. students request free rides

The university and Metro Transit, which will operate the service, currently have a U-Pass program in place, with the agency also offering free rides for students on its Hiawatha Line to the airport.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

Calif. U. changes shuttle route

California State University Long Beach Shuttle Services eliminated one shuttle and changed a route to travel clockwise around campus, saving money and time and making drop-offs safer for students.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

Enterprise, U. of Hawaii offer hybrid rentals

Partnered to launch the “WeCar” program, offering students faculty, and campus-approved businesses the option rent hybrid cars by the hour on campus.

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Busby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

Transit marks one year of service to Northern Ariz. U.

Also known as Route 10, Mountain Link has proven to be a successful partnership between Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, NAU and the City of Flagstaff. Since its inception, Mountain Link has served 576,563 riders.

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