University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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The campus of the University of Minnesota often intimidates students in its vastness. Getting from one place to another, at first, seems like a hassle. But students quickly get used to walking, biking, or utilizing the bus services. The Campus Connector is a free bus service that connects East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul campuses, with many stops along the way. However, the Minnesotan government has issued construction of a light rail through campus (Washington Avenue) to St. Paul. Thus, the Connector and city bus routes have been recently altered. It has become very inconvenient for people to use the connectors and other city buses that used to run in the posh Washington Avenue area. This project is a hassle for current students, but the light rail will be a good addition to campus after it's completed in 2014. 

Around the city area, Metro Transit provides convenient and cheap services between the cities and suburbs. Many routes run every 15 to 30 minutes, making them convenient for student use. Many students prefer to bike and take advantage of bike lanes that are built in within many busy roads. Otherwise, students just walk around campus enjoying the weather in the fall and spring. The light rail is a good service to take advantage of when going to the Mall of America or the airport and other areas. Things get difficult during the winter while waiting for a bus or a connector. Buses usually run on time, but they can be late when snow comes around—so be prepared. Students should always give themselves extra time to get to class and other destinations to have room for transportation delays.

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Transportation at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

630435

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '15

1.2

D

Curently Under Construction

The transportation currently is awful. It is under construction to install a lightrail, and while this will be convenient in upon completion, it is currently causing millions of headaches. The buses are hard to find and few in numbers.

Nov 16, 2011

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Transportation at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Kosew001

Chemical Engineering '13

4.2

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Lightrail Coming Soon

Transportation right now (up until the year 2014) might be a bit tough with a giant construction zone going through the middle of the school. But with a strong bus system and a lightrail coming soon, local transport is no biggie. With a student pas that costs 90$ for unlimited use of the above. The U is also pretty close to the bus stop for Megabus/Greyhound/Jefferson lines, the Amtrak station and airport.

Oct 02, 2011

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Transportation at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

rosen558

English '12

1.5

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Construction Makes Transportation a Hassle

There will be a better public transportation system at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities come Fall 2014 (including a light rail that runs through the three campuses in the Twin Cities, connecting Downtown Saint Paul with Downtown Minneapolis). But while the construction is underway, even walking around campus is more of a hassle--entire roads and sidewalks are torn up, and the campus shuttles can't even reach certain parts of campus because of closed roads. Good news for students that get to reap the benefits of the construction, not so great news for students that will graduate before Fall 2014.

Aug 25, 2011

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