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CityBus routes offer students easy way to get around campu |
Getting around campus can be frustrating, if not confusing. There are many different modes of transportation that can be utilized to students' advantage.
n Walk: One of the two most preferred modes of transportation and, since Purdue is slowly becoming a more pedestrian-friendly campus, getting across campus by walking will be easier.
n Bike: The second of the two most preferred modes of transportation is biking, which can get students around campus faster than walking. It can be difficult, however. Although there are bike lanes in some places around campus, bikers will find that there will most likely be a pedestrian in the lane. Bikers have to be aware of their surroundings because mixing bikers and walkers can become quite dangerous.
n Skate boards, rollerblades, etc.: These are not as common as bikes, but still seen around campus.
n Car: Having a car on campus can be frustrating. Most newcomers can only purchase "C" parking passes and that is only if you live 1.5 miles away from campus. "C" parking can also be difficult because at certain times during the day the "C" lots closest to campus will be full. Some students find themselves having to park far away. However, if students give themselves plenty of time before class and find themselves having to park far away from their campus destination, they can always take the bus.
n CityBus: CityBus provides free bus rides to Purdue students. Marty Sennett, general manager for CityBus, said there are many benefits to riding the bus as opposed to walking or driving.
"If you live off campus your total travel time is reduced. You don't have to drive around looking for a parking space and the bus drops you off in front of your building," said Sennett. "If you live in residence halls, during inclement weather, the bus is a safe way to get to classes."
There are many different buses and routes that travel around campus as well as to different places in Lafayette.
Gold Loop: Serves Purdue Village, the south parking lot, McCutcheon Hall, Hillenbrand Hall, Shreve Hall and Windsor Hall.
Silver Loop: Serves Earhart Hall, Shreve Hall, Meredith Hall, Wiley Hall and Tarkington Hall.
Tower Acres: Serves the Greek Housing in Tower Acres, Hilltop Apartments, Cary Quadrangle and Owen Hall.
Bronze Loop: Serves River Walk Apartments, Monon Place Apartments, Ninth St., Brown Street., Fourth St. and Crestview Apartments.
Ross Ade: Serves the Ross Ade Stadium lot, Cary Quadrangle and Owen Hall
South Campus/Avtech: Serves Purdue Village, the South parking lot, the Purdue Airport Aviation Technology and Lynn Hall.
Express Train (College Station): This bus is only available to people who live at College Station. It serves College Station and campus.
Black Loop: This is a night bus route that serves the residence halls, campus and Tower Acres. On Sunday, it also serves Ross Ade Stadium and south campus upon request.
Nightrider: This is a late night bus that operates on Friday and Saturday. It serves Tower Acres, Levee, Wabash Landing and Downtown Lafayette.
Happy Hollow: This bus serves Bar Barry Heights Subdivision, Happy Hollow Rd., Kalberer Rd., Indiana Veterans Home, campus, River Rd., Soldier's Home Rd. and Williamsburg Apartments.
Wabash Trolley Line: Serves 11th and Main St., Wabash Landing, the Memorial Union, First and McArthur St. and Holiday Inn.
Klondike, Purdue West/ Tippecanoe Mall: Serves campus and residence halls, Copper Beech Townhomes, College Station, Klondike Rd., Wal-Mart, Willowbrook West, University Place, Columbian Park, Lafayette Marketplace, Wabash National, Tippecanoe County Public Library and Tippecanoe Mall.
By Phaedra Ellington |
posted by ^%&^
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