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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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mebell2011

'15

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3.1

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Bye Bye Money, Hello Cabs.

You have the Hurry Cane, which is a bus system that can bus you around to the farther parts of campus, as well as to a grocery store, the outdoor mall, and a good weekend hang out. However, the Hurry Cane runs on its own schedule and is very hard to depend on. For the most part if you don't have a car, you spend a lot of your money on cabs, because if you want to go anywhere on the weekends, its at least a cab ride away. There is also the metro very close by, but it has limited places it goes to. Be prepared to spend money on cabs.

Feb 09, 2012

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melmae22

'12

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

4.6

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Freshman are not allowed to have cars. However, there is a metro rail that runs from campus to the airport and a shopping center. It is inconvenient not to have a car but definitely manageable. Night life is not on campus, but luckily the school provides transportation to local night ares numerous times during the week.

Jan 09, 2012

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duchkey

'15

Veterinary Sciences

4.2

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It's Easy to Get Around

Traffic is pretty congested so if you wanna get around, there's always taxis. Getting a big group also helps with the taxi prices. Many off campus locations/houses are walking distance, so it is not hard to get there. It also helps if you know someone who drives to take you to South Beach. We also have a metro system which is right in front of the school that you can take to the mall or South Beach (with the aid of busses).

Jan 03, 2012

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