The Panther

Issue date: 9/1/05 Section: Campus

Media Credit: Brandon Garrett Get on the bus: Students can now beat the heat and the fight for a parking space by taking the PVAMU shuttle.

The PVAMU shuttle has become a popular mode of transportation this semester. For those PV veterans who can recall the public transit system that ran through the campus until the spring of 2003, this new shuttle is a modified reflection of the past.

Since the start of this fall semester there have been two shuttles that run in a uni-direction picking up students from various locations around the campus.

"I didn't even know the shuttle existed," said junior Maury Lovett. "One morning a group of people standing outside New Science told me all about it, and I've been riding ever since."

Recently, shuttle stop signs have been installed at locations like Hobart Taylor, and across the street from the MSC by the Baby Dome. The shuttle makes frequent stops at all of the campus apartments and even the post office and washtaria. Students can catch the shuttle at no charge at one of the stop signs, at the old bus stops, or by gaining the attention of the driver by simply raising a finger or a hand.

As a courtesy to the drivers, students do not have to wave their hands frantically or run after the shuttle. The shuttle is here as a service to the students and all are encouraged to join the shuttle experience.

In the near future students can expect to see an improved transportation system including more shuttles and routes that are bi-directional.

"The shuttle is nice," said senior Latonya Walker. "But the old transit used to take you to Wal-Mart and Katy Mills Mall, with the way gas prices are now the shuttle would be better if it went a little further."

Students must keep in mind that although the shuttle system is increasing in popularity, it is by no means meant to eliminate all walking on campus. However, on a hot summer afternoon or a rainy day, the shuttle experience is ideal for transportation from one side of the campus to the other.

"Walking the yard is one of the ways I get in a workout every day ," said Walker. "So I don't think I am going to start solely relying on the 15-passenger van to get me from point A to point B."

For more information about the PVAMU shuttle system, visit the Harrington Science building or call (936)857-2923.

*PVAMU Shuttle runs from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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