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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Las Vegas campus unveils transit center plans

The $3.5M project will create a 150-acre mixed-use development on the U. of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and accommodate a multimodal transit center, 40,000-seat football stadium, retail shops, restaurants and student and faculty residences.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Northern Ariz. U. debuts Flagstaff bus line

The “Mountain Link” bus route will begin transporting students and other riders to and from downtown Flagstaff on Aug. 29, the first day of fall classes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

B.C. University to require transit pass

Beginning in September, a universal bus pass will be mandatory for all full-time Royal Roads University students. A recent Students’ Society referendum vote on buying into the pass received support from 83 percent of students.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Web Extra: How do you promote transit to new students?

It’s summer orientation time for universities across the U.S. How are their transit systems reaching out to students? Transit agencies told us they are investing heavily in orientation programs by providing free rides and staff presentations to students and their parents.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Megabus marks one year of Pa. college service

State College has been served by Megabus, an affiliate of Coach USA, since May 2010. Megabus responded to several requests to establish a stop at the campus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

U. of Kentucky partners with Hertz for vehicle rental

Students will have the option to rent vehicles on campus by the hour. The program is expected to primarily help students who did not bring cars to campus, need to shop or run errands off-campus, or have older cars that may not get good gas mileage.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Duke U. bus falls short of ridership goal

The Bull City Connector was launched last year to connect students to downtown Durham. Daily ridership is about 1,500, which is 500 less than the goal. Most riders appear to be locals and campus staff instead of students.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

Profile: Arizona State U. adds to green transit options

To remain as sustainable as possible and make transportation easy and accessible, the University is introducing an “Eco Pass,” allowing students to pay a small fee up front to park on campus and use transit. Several easy-to-use alternative transportation methods are currently available to students, staff and faculty.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

U. of Cincinnati, Ohio college partner on shuttle system

Designed to expedite commutes and solve housing and transportation problems for international students taking classes at Raymond Walters College, the new system will be funded through operational funds as a joint venture of both schools.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

Northern Ariz. U. to charge carless students parking fees

This fall, even students who walk, ride bicycles or are dropped off at the campus will be required to pay a $30-per-semester "transportation fee." The funds will support the campus shuttle system. Ridership has outpaced current parking permit revenues.

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