2008 Woodie Awards
NJ Transit Provides New Shuttle Buses
Alana I. Capria
Issue date: 11/20/03 Section: News
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MSU has recently come to an agreement with New Jersey Transit concerning the purchase of twelve new buses to replace the aging shuttle buses that are being used on campus, said Bob Quarteroni in his Nov. 13 newsletter.
The new buses will all be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, which calls for lifts to be installed on every bus so as to aid individuals who may need additional help in boarding the bus. A NJ Transit MSU will be constructed along Clove Road so that the buses can provide service across campus.
Director of Transportation and Parking Services Elaine Cooper said, "As MSU continues to grow, this new and expanded shuttle system will have the ability to provide intra-campus linkages. Its comfort and convenience will also be an incentive for more members of our community to travel by train once the new rail station on campus opens this spring."
A $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration that was secured by member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, will be used to fund the buses. The grant itself was announced in May of 2003.
As stated in the press release, "The total cost of the buses is $1,051,156 plus five percent for contingencies for a $1,229,600 total."
One of the main purposes behind the buses' purchases is to minimize the amount of cars that are found on campus at MSU. The buses will also help to alleviate traffic, congestion and air pollution.
In regards to the new bus purchases, MSU President Dr. Susan A. Cole said that she was grateful "for the extraordinary partnership that has grown up between Montclair State University and New Jersey Transit. This Federal appropriation will mean that many more people can benefit from the excellent educational opportunities at Montclair State University. [...] Multiple good purposes will be served, and NJ Transit has been just splendid in facilitating this important initiative."
The new buses will all be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, which calls for lifts to be installed on every bus so as to aid individuals who may need additional help in boarding the bus. A NJ Transit MSU will be constructed along Clove Road so that the buses can provide service across campus.
Director of Transportation and Parking Services Elaine Cooper said, "As MSU continues to grow, this new and expanded shuttle system will have the ability to provide intra-campus linkages. Its comfort and convenience will also be an incentive for more members of our community to travel by train once the new rail station on campus opens this spring."
A $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration that was secured by member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, will be used to fund the buses. The grant itself was announced in May of 2003.
As stated in the press release, "The total cost of the buses is $1,051,156 plus five percent for contingencies for a $1,229,600 total."
One of the main purposes behind the buses' purchases is to minimize the amount of cars that are found on campus at MSU. The buses will also help to alleviate traffic, congestion and air pollution.
In regards to the new bus purchases, MSU President Dr. Susan A. Cole said that she was grateful "for the extraordinary partnership that has grown up between Montclair State University and New Jersey Transit. This Federal appropriation will mean that many more people can benefit from the excellent educational opportunities at Montclair State University. [...] Multiple good purposes will be served, and NJ Transit has been just splendid in facilitating this important initiative."