University of Miami - Transportation

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The lack of efficient public transportation in Miami can’t really be blamed on any specific thing. For one, Miami isn’t set up like New York or Chicago, both cities whose metropolitan designs make it more convenient for trains and buses to get around. Since we’re all living on heavily-paved swamp land down here, nothing can really be built underground. There are some semblances of public transportation, most notably the Metrorail, which is an elevated train system that runs from Medley, in northwest Miami-Dade, to Kendall. One of the stops of the Metrorail is across the street from the University of Miami, making it accessible to students.The downside of the Metrorail is that there are some sketchy Miami citizens riding the Metrorail. It would definitely be a good idea not to ride alone.

UM does its part to make transportation easier for students without cars. Recently, UM has offered bicycles to help its students get around. In an effort to be green, UM has also employed a Zip Car system that allows students to carpool and rent cars when they need them. The method students use most to get around is the free shuttle that takes you to grocery stores, shops, and movie theaters, as well as to various buildings around campus. Students are given rides by UM shuttles to the football games that are held in Dolphin Stadium. Most students don’t really complain about the limited amount of public transportation. Instead they focus their time on borrowing their friends’ cars or taking a free UM shuttle cleverly referred to as the Hurry ‘Cane. Cabs aren’t really widespread in Miami, but there are enough to get you home after a night of drinking or to take you to the airport, although most students prefer the cheaper Super Shuttle.

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Students Speak Out

UMLC says: University of Miami 2016 Engineering

Public transportation is very... Public transportation is very convenient. It's Miami---there's the metrorail, buses, cabs, etc. 12345 Transportation: March 11, 2009 Report

UMRK says: University of Miami 2016 Math and Statistics

Public transportation is... Public transportation is expensive, but it's everywhere. 12345 Transportation: March 11, 2009 Report

UMKG says: University of Miami 2014 Business

I've never used it, but there's a... I've never used it, but there's a bus and train system. 12345 Transportation: February 27, 2009 Report

UMMD says: University of Miami 2015 Engineering

Public transportation is pretty... Public transportation is pretty good here. There is a metro rail that is just across the street form the campus that can take you places. The collge also offers bus transportation to Coconut Grove. You can also rent environmently friendly cars or buy bikes on campus to help get around. 12345 Transportation: February 27, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Miami has very good public... Miami has very good public transportation. You can take the Metrorail and the Metromover all around the Miami area. You can also take the Tri-Rail all the way up to West Palm. 12345 Transportation Report

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