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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2013

LSU's bus services to be cut if fee not raised

It’s been estimated that a student fee increase of $13 is needed to maintain current levels of bus service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2013

Stony Brook U. offering daily bus service to Manhattan

The daily, nonstop service is provided by 7Bus, a private, Bohemia-based transit company, formerly known as Bolt Bus Long Island. The university added it after survey results showed that more than 70% of students were in favor of it.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2013

U. of Texas engineer's research aimed at more livable communities

Will study how technology can improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, how social media may be used to shape more sustainable commuting practices, and the impact of GPS and cell phone technologies on driver safety as part of the larger project.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2013

Megabus stop to return to U. of Vermont campus

The carrier moved its stop away from the campus in November after being asked by the university to relocate it in response to multiple instances of suspected drug trafficking and a drug arrest at the stop.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2013

Vanderbilt U. offers student-designed van app in iTunes

Created to improve access to information on Vandy Vans, the university’s overnight campus shuttle. The app helps students plan trips, locate the van closest to them, and set reminders to alert them when a van is two minutes away from approaching their stops.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2013

Ohio State paratransit service provides accessible options

The Office of Student Life Disability Services reviews and accepts students with permanent or temporary disabilities to use the service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Cornell U. bus struck by truck that killed NYPD officer

The bus had been trying to parallel park in front of the Cornell Club.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

U. of Calgary to benefit from increased transit service

The additional hours cover 44% of what’s recommended in Calgary Transit’s 30-year blueprint that was approved in March 2013.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Holiday charter bus service for U. students thriving

The post-recession economy, rising cost of gas and decline in the number of young people who own cars have contributed to an increase in demand.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Wichita State U. shuttle buses get rebranded

The five new buses, which debuted this fall, will undergo a redesign with wraps featuring “different aspects of university life.” Overland Charters has been providing the shuttle service.

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