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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2011

Ohio State U. bus system key to multimodal approach

CABS is just one way OSU is promoting a switch to a more environmentally-friendly, multimodal approach to transit to help reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and traffic congestion on campus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

U. Wis.-Green Bay signs U-Pass agreement

New contract does away with the former agreement, under which a $35,000 annual lump-sum payment — underwritten by student fees and a portion of University parking fees — was paid to Metro in exchange for unlimited bus rides for students, faculty and staff.

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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 StaffJune 13, 2011

Web Extra: Are universities cutting summer transit services?

With many universities around the nation providing transportation to its students, faculty and staff, the summer break poses an interesting dilemma since there are significantly fewer people on campus. However, there is still a need for summer transportation and late night services, which could be costly to provide for universities and local transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

Calif. university to suspend summer U-PASS service

Service allows students, faculty and staff to ride Long Beach Transit or Passport shuttles for free by swiping their ID cards. California State University, Long Beach officials are confident the service will return in the fall.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Students expected to fuel Edmonton ridership boom

Opening of a south extension to the system in 2009 has given ridership numbers a huge boost.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

One in four at Brown U. ride RIPTA

Faculty, staff and students take advantage of free service.

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