University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill Transit is a free and easy way to get around town, and many students take advantage of it. The Campus U and Reverse U Bus are convenient for students to get around campus and Franklin Street. All city buses come through campus to take students to Rosemary Street, Franklin Street, Carrboro, and even stop at apartment complexes that are close to campus. All public transportation is free. If students need to go outside of the city bus route, there are several taxi companies available. The Robertson Scholars Program has a bus that travels between Duke and UNC for free and is available to all students. The Triangle Transit Authority takes students from campus to shopping centers, the airport, and other places in the area for a cheap price.

Students at UNC definitely appreciate the fact that public transportation in the area is free. However, most take for granted how safe and reliable public transportation really is in the Chapel Hill/Durham area. Although having a car is convenient, it is definitely not an absolute must at UNC. Just hop on the party bus and join the fun!

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Transportation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

abbyemoore

Journalism '12

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Lots of options, it's not necessary to have a car.

Apr 19, 2012

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Transportation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

kathmkat

Business Administration and Management '14

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I really appreciate the public transportation that gets me anywhere I need to go around or outside of campus. It is very helpful since my car is too far away to get every day.

Apr 17, 2012

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Transportation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ray0872

Biology Laboratory Technician '14

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The buses are excellent for college students. The campus is quite large and buses are needed for students to arrive at their destinations safely, especially those who live farther from campus. It would be nice if there were more buses that would go through out the city of Chapel Hill on a more regular basis. The P2P is by far the best idea for students and I think it helps students to be safe when they go out. It's certainly unique as far as the university system goes. Excellent idea.

Apr 17, 2012

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Bike Racks

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Bike Racks While bicycles must be registered and locked for safety, they remain a popular and speedy form of transportation for students who wish to bike to class.

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Point-to-Point Services

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Point-to-Point Services The Point-to-Point Express, or the P2P Express, runs on a fixed route seven days a week from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. The P2P is a free transportation service offered to all students and employees in order to increase campus safety after dark.

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Parking On Campus

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Parking On Campus Finding a parking space on campus can be very difficult, as most on-campus lots (such as the one pictured here) are reserved for employees and commuter students. Due to this limited space, first-year students are unable to have a car except in hardship situations, and upperclassmen are usually relegated to the Park and Ride (PR) lot, which is located a few miles away from campus.

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