VCU brings back cross-campus bus routes for fall semester
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer VCU launched a temporary cross-campus shuttle service for the fall semester to help students travel between campuses during COVID-19. The shuttle service is run out of three charter-style buses that transport students between Cabell Library and two MCV locations: One Capitol Square and McGuire Hall. Third-year student Madelena Eifert said she’s […]
Opinion: The elimination of the Campus Connector has led to sexual harassment for some
Emma Schirmer, Contributing Writer “You work at the hospital, darling?” “You must do a lot of walking, sweetie.” “Hey baby, where you goin’?” “Nice legs.” “Slut.” “You look mighty tasty.” “Hey I’m talking to you, lady.” “I like your hair, can I touch it.” It was not phrased as a question because he immediately reached […]
GRTC contract concludes the Campus Connector between MCV and MP campuses
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer VCU has discontinued a university bus service that transported students between the MCV and Monroe Park campuses and entered a three-year contract with Richmond’s public transit system, which allows students and employees to ride for free. VCU first entered a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, in […]
VCU freshmen displaced in GRC lounges as temporary housing
Hannah Eason, News Editor As of Sunday, more than a dozen students were living temporarily in Gladding Residence Center lounges while waiting for permanent dorm assignments. Mathis Lotongo, a freshman living in one of the temporary rooms, said he didn’t know he was placed in a lounge until he arrived on campus Saturday. “It wasn’t […]
VCU eliminates full Campus Connector route after GRTC deal
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer Following a Dec. 11 announcement, VCU discontinued its Campus Connector bus route Jan. 2 in favor of an express system as part of a year-long pilot program that allows students, faculty and staff to ride Richmond public transportation for free. The partnership between VCU and the Greater Richmond Transit Company — […]
GRTC partnership brings free rides to university students and employees
VCU and the Greater Richmond Transit System have partnered to allow rides on most bus routes in Richmond at no cost for both MCV and Monroe Park students and employees. The agreement allows for unlimited rides on the GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit and regular fixed-route local and express bus services. This announcement also came […]
VCU launches express bus between campuses
VCU will launch an express bus route between the Monroe Park and MCV campuses on Monday, Feb. 29 in response to concerns about long waits and packed buses. The new express bus will run exclusively between the Cabell Library on the Monroe Park campus and the Larrick Student Center and Sanger Hall on the medical campus […]
Local transportation amends routes
During the bike race, VCU and the city of Richmond will be making slight alterations to students’ and residents’ access to transportation, housing and dining.
Growth begets growth: Transportation expansion vital to university’s expansion
With the development of controversy regarding the new cost for students who wish to use have a Greater Richmond Transit Company transit pass, it’s prudent that we
address the obvious: An expanding university requires certain expanded services.