Is no one but myself and a handful of others a little confused by all the celebration over the debut of the C-4 bus route? Why does everyone overlook the not-so-minor detail of Central Campus students having a nearly impossible time of getting to or near East Campus?
When I first heard about the C-4 (which is an entirely different complaint as there was no official communication to students), I thought it was a great idea since I would be able to get to my classes faster! In Wednesday's editorial, it was stated that " the C-4 will allow upperclassmen. to stay connected with their classes, classmates, dining and social life on West."
But the C-4 route doesn't start until 8 p.m. How does that help us stay connected with classes? They're all over by that time. And what about our social lives? Many of us still frequent areas on or around East Campus some nights. Many student groups meet regularly on East Campus and don't start or get out until after 8 p.m., so how does this new route only effect a handful of students?
Having to change buses to get to our destination is not only a hassle, it could be dangerous. If we're so concerned with faster travel between East and West, then keep the C-1 running, but bring back the C-2. Doing that would not reintroduce time delays and hassles for Central Campus students and others traveling that way because they haven't gone away.
Kim Marston
Trinity '09
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