2008 Woodie Awards
THE EDUCATED CHOICE
Hop on NJ Transit for a commute that won't burn a hole in your pocket.
By Michael Keefe
Issue date: 9/5/07 Section: Campus Life
With gas prices shooting through the roof, commuting college students everywhere will have to shell out hundreds of dollars a semester going to and from class. Aside from the astronomical prices at the pump, students who commute to school can habitually find themselves stuck in traffic on major roadways. One solution to this seemingly inescapable dilemma is commuting via NJ Transit to all of your classes. NJ Transit is easily accessible, affordable, and environmentally friendly. For full-
time students, NJ Transit offers discounted monthly rail passes that can be purchased online through their website (www.njtransit.com) or through Keanwise.
Discounted monthly passes can save students a bundle of cash while they diligently study throughout their morning commute. Kean University, along with many colleges and universities, continuously takes part in NJ Transit's University Partnership Program. Along with discounted monthly tickets, Kean students have the opportunity to take part in free transit week. Free transit week is a promotion sponsored by NJ
Transit in which all college students in New Jersey get to ride NJ Transit trains, buses, and light rails for no cost. Free transit week is usually in the beginning of every semester, and helps students appreciate just how accessible and easy
NJ Transit makes their commute.
Kean University it conveniently located near two train stations and many bus routes. Because Kean remains so accessible, public transportation has become a great way for students to get to class without burning holes intheir pockets. Students who ride buses or rails to commute will find that their time once spent concentrating on driving can be spent reading and
preparing for class. So the next time you
find yourself sitting in traffic with your knuckles clenching the steering wheel, remember an affordable and convenient alternative is always at your disposal.
time students, NJ Transit offers discounted monthly rail passes that can be purchased online through their website (www.njtransit.com) or through Keanwise.
Discounted monthly passes can save students a bundle of cash while they diligently study throughout their morning commute. Kean University, along with many colleges and universities, continuously takes part in NJ Transit's University Partnership Program. Along with discounted monthly tickets, Kean students have the opportunity to take part in free transit week. Free transit week is a promotion sponsored by NJ
Transit in which all college students in New Jersey get to ride NJ Transit trains, buses, and light rails for no cost. Free transit week is usually in the beginning of every semester, and helps students appreciate just how accessible and easy
NJ Transit makes their commute.
Kean University it conveniently located near two train stations and many bus routes. Because Kean remains so accessible, public transportation has become a great way for students to get to class without burning holes intheir pockets. Students who ride buses or rails to commute will find that their time once spent concentrating on driving can be spent reading and
preparing for class. So the next time you
find yourself sitting in traffic with your knuckles clenching the steering wheel, remember an affordable and convenient alternative is always at your disposal.