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Most Creighton students are aware that public transportation exists, since there’s a bus stop in the middle of campus. Recently, the Metropolitan Area Transportation system has been holding meetings on campus, looking into ways to better serve Creighton students. There is no subway or other system besides the buses—Omaha is too small to actually need anything like that. Among Creighton students, it seems like it may be too small for buses, as well—it’s tough to find anyone at Creighton who actually uses the bus system. While it seems relatively safe, the people found on buses are sometimes unusual, and the hassle of waiting bothers many students. There’s no train system, and with good reason—this isn’t that big of a city, and most people drive anyway. It’s not too hard to find a friend willing to help you run an errand.

Even among casual acquaintances, Creighton students are friendly and usually willing to give rides. But, the majority of students don’t need rides, at least after sophomore year, when most have brought their own cars. Omaha is a commuter city, and Creighton students quickly learn to follow suit. While you can get everything you really need within walking distance, good eating, shopping, attractions and jobs tend to be spread farther out, and a personal set of wheels is far preferable to waiting at a phone-booth-like bus stop for a questionable ride with strangers. Soaring gas costs could change the bus-less student mindset, but given their current habits, that seems far away.

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Transportation at Creighton University

sgcuevas

'15

Entrepreneurship

2.7

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Convenience of Transportation

Transportation options on Creighton's campus are simply okay. The school offers shuttles for certain events, and also has a zip car system with two vehicle in which one can book a time slot to use the car. However, this can get rather expensive. So, from my point of view as a freshman with no car or convenient means of transportation, it is quite hard to get off campus. It is not always fun being stuck on campus with nothing to do. I understand that transportation could be even worse, however, it can definitely be improved.

Feb 10, 2012

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Transportation at Creighton University

Kather1631

'15

Business Management

1.9

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Creighton Shuttle

Transportation at Creighton is very good. There are free shuttles that take you around campus, but campus is so small so they're really unnecessary. They just started a new taxi service, which will hopefully do Creighton some good.

Jan 31, 2012

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Transportation at Creighton University

ademasi

'14

Finance and Accounting

4.2

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Not Needed

The campus is set in downtown Omaha, so there is really no need for a car for your first two years or so. Once students move off campus or get off campus jobs is when cars become more needed. There are buses that travel to major cities available for breaks and holidays. Creighton also has Zip Cars which are available to rent at a reasonable price.

Aug 11, 2011

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