Campus shuttles can accommodate a variety of student needs

I’ve noticed something that seems to take place at other colleges in the area, but doesn’t really happen at Medaille.

I’m from Buffalo, but not everyone who attends Medaille is, so they don’t have knowledge of the area.

The school provides us with all zone bus passes, which are appreciated, but not everyone knows how to use the NFTA bus routes and train station. As a former campus resident I feel as if my paid tuition and room and board costs would have been more worth it if the campus shuttles took students to grocery stores and other special needs stores weekly. This would be incredibly useful for resident students who are not familiar with the Buffalo area.

There are no major shopping plazas in walking distance of the campus other than the University Plaza, which is still a three-stop train ride. Riding the train may be confusing or intimidating to a student who has never done it before. Having shuttle access through the school would benefit a resident student who is unfamiliar with the Buffalo area.

A shuttle would also be good for safety reasons. A student riding around on the train or a bus in a city that they don’t know well could be dangerous. Anything could happen – a student could get jumped, robbed, harassed, etc. A shuttle service would make students more comfortable traveling, knowing that they’re with Medaille employees and other students. They won’t have to fear anything bad that could happen.

I’m not sure if having a shuttle would be cost effective, but isn’t our safety more important in this situation?

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Dan

Mon Sep 28 2009 17:38

While I agree that some specialized shuttle trips would be a great service us students, your fear of public transportation is a bit over the top. We are all big boys and girls now. Sometimes we have to do things we've never done before.

True, anything "could" happen on a train, but anything could happen at the mall too.

Deanna

Mon Sep 28 2009 09:32

i agree that shuttles should have been used as transportation to tops or other places, they do that at UB and we cost way more than UB

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