I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses.
It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when the PRT goes down).
From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Chet Parsons
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM
To: Bicycle Board
Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown
This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply
Chet
Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters
The Associated Press
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and reduce traffic-related pollution.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best Workplaces for Commuters.
University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release.
The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs.
The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution
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