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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 StaffJuly 11, 2011

High taxes threaten car sharing industry

Because the services are subject to the full array of taxes imposed on traditional car rentals, the car sharing industry is experiencing losses.

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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

Dartmouth’s ‘Big Green Bus’ travels U.S. promoting sustainability

Thirteen students or recent graduates are driving a Greyhound bus converted to run on waste vegetable oil to 31 states in the next 11 weeks to educate the public about environmentalism.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

U. of Texas - El Paso summer students suffer long bus waits

Based on an anticipated decrease in students for summer classes and the budget, the Miner Metro shuttle service for the summer wait time increases from 15 to 25 minutes. Students complain about packed buses and missed classes.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2011

U. of Maryland no longer opposed to campus rail

University leaders who were previously concerned that the trains would endanger walkers and cyclists said that Maryland MTA has since addressed those issues. The University’s support gives a major boost to the project as transit officials seek federal funding.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2011

First Transit wins Kennesaw St. contract

Will operate six new shuttle buses, transporting more than 15,000 passengers annually.

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