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The University provides a shuttle service that will take you anywhere on campus and a few blocks off campus, but, beyond that, there is not much in the way of public transportation. A plan for building a light-rail system in the Cincinnati area, which would have included a stop within walking distance of Xavier’s campus, was shot down by the residents of Hamilton county, so no plans for improvement seem imminent. The Cincinnati buses are hardly used by students, due to the location of the bus stops and the general inconsistency of the city’s mass-transit system. If you’re looking to go somewhere off campus, your best bets are walking or finding a friend with a car.

Transportation can be a big problem in Cincinnati if you don’t have a car or a friend who doesn’t mind driving. The general opinion of the students is that the Metro is slow and unreliable. Also, some students show concern over taking the Metro because of the sketchy people that sometimes frequent the buses. For getting in and around campus, however, the shuttle service serves its purpose well. There are a couple places within walking or biking distance, but if you’re looking to see something other than Norwood Plaza, you’re going to need a car. The lack of a reliable public transportation system for students makes exploring the city inconvenient and unappealing for those without a car.

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Transportation at Xavier University

rhodybred

English '12

3.5

B

Adequate Transportation on Camput

I didn't have a car during my freshman year so I walked everywhere. I moved off campus as a sophomore and used my bicycle and walked when the weather was nice. I drove when the weather was bad. I would say that the transportation is average.

Apr 10, 2012

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elliotte

English '15

4.2

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Pretty Good Transportation Options

There is a shuttle that will take people to various locations for free, according to a schedule. Students with cars are also extremely willing to give others rides to places, or take them along.

Mar 12, 2012

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ghartman56

Psychology '14

3.1

B-

Not Great, but Not Bad

There are shuttles on weekends to local malls and shopping areas. There's also a nightly shuttle to nearby streets where students live. I think there's a shuttle on Friday nights downtown. Beyond that, you need to make friends with someone with a car. It becomes decently important.

Feb 26, 2012

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