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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

U. of Michigan shuttle looks to increase ridership

The Detroit Connector, now in its second year of operation after being renewed as a part of the University’s Detroit Center budget, made its first journey of this year Sept. 18 running on grant money. The service is free, and the Connector staff plans to keep it that way for as long as possible, though a $5 donation per ride is suggested.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Ohio University highlights new transportation programs

The school's transportation and parking services department has added GPS technology to track campus shuttles, a new car-sharing network and more.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Penn St. forms student transportation commission

Representatives will meet monthly with Transportation Services leadership to discuss questions and concerns raised by University students as well as upcoming projects and initiatives.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Car sharing gains toehold in Las Vegas

Two vehicles, which can be reserved through iPhone and Adroid smartphone apps, are available on the UNLV campus for $7.50 an hour or $69 a day after paying a one-time $25 membership fee.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

Seton Hall U. plan calls for new shuttle service

Despite the proposed shuttle system, many board members and residents at the meeting said they thought that students would more likely park in residential areas than leave their cars at the main Seton Hall campus and take a bus to class.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

U. of Akron now eligible for free public transportation rides

The university will pay Metro RTA $1 per ride. All regular Metro RTA routes are included in the program, which runs through Aug. 2015 with an option to renew

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

U. of La., City agreement to lease buses awaiting approval

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request, the council approved an introductory amendment that increases the lease cost to $35,000 a year and removes a clause making the university responsible for 20% of the major repairs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2014

Private shuttles taking bite out of Georgia agency's ridership

In total, 13 apartment complexes are running shuttle services to the University of Georgia, some at double the frequency that Athens Transit offers. The influx of shuttles is a result of increased competition with apartment complexes located closer to the university.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

New apartment complex leaves U. of S. Carolina looking for options

With no shuttle service set to provide transportation to and from a new complex, dubbed The Hub, students will have to drive, walk, bike or use the city bus to get to school.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

Penn. St., transit system expand discounted pass program

Users of the program receive a mass transit pass valid on all CATABUS routes at the reduced rate of $5 per month, with Transportation Services covering the remaining cost of each pass to provide graduate students with a sustainable and affordable means of getting to and from campus.

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