No car, No problem
Posted September 15th, 2014 by mayerslAre you debating if you should bring your car to campus or not? There are some benefits to bringing a car, but you don’t need a car if you’re staying in Corvallis. You’ll be saving money not bringing your car! If you bring your car you’ll have to get a parking pass which will cost you $ and will not guarantee you a spot close to your residence hall or class. So why don’t you try going without a car for the first term and see if you really need it.
The Beaver Bus is a shuttle that runs frequently throughout campus and can help get you from one place to another if you have mobility or just don’t want to walk in the rain.
The Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is FREE and it’s very easy to get around on the bus. Also this city is bike friendly, and it’s easy to get around anywhere on a bike if you don’t want to ride the CTS. The bus system also includes a Linn Benton Loop that will take to to Albany to the Linn Benton Community College campus.
There are lots of options for if you’re traveling out of the city as well! If you’re heading to the airport there is the HUT (Portland Airport) leaving every 2 hours from campus, or the OmniShuttle (Eugene Airport) by reservation. There’s also a Greyhound bus stop in Corvallis which you can get to easily using the CTS. Or if flying and going on the bus isn’t your thing, the Amtrak station is in Albany which is also easy getting to using public transportation, or ask a friend who has a car to take you there 😉
Tags: free!, off campus, safety, transportation
September 13th, 2013 at 7:22 am
Though it’s true you can walk just about anywhere, I most certainly think you should probably mention the lack of parking Oregon State provides for students who do have car and the frustration of fighting for one of the few sparking spots available. With new buildings built and parking not being increased, having a car on campus has become inconvenient.