Letter: Increase transportation to, from Blacksburg
June 18, 2009
It's great to hear that the Montgomery County supervisors have agreed to fund increased bus service in Christiansburg (CT-May 21).
Transportation
Walking, biking, driving and taking the Blacksburg Transit bus service are the main transportation options for students and residents to get around Blacksburg.
Major transportation issues in Blacksburg include delays, ongoing construction, parking shortages, parking tickets and new bike laws.
U Car Share was also introduced to the Virginia Tech campus in September 2009. The service allows students ages 18-21 to rent a car for a short period of time as needed.
Content on Transportation:
Letter: Managing transportation should be left up to VDOT
November 3, 2008
When it comes to deciding the major transportation needs of the state of Virginia, the Collegiate Times editorial board should stick to journalism and let VDOT do the work. The editorial, "What's so smart about a road no one traverses?" (CT, Oct. 30), sho
Area responds to high gas prices
June 25, 2008
Gasoline seems to be on everyone's mind these days, with prices soaring to over $4 per gallon. Despite the increased costs, people still need to get around. According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline in the United States has
Kaine promotes transportation plan in Radford
June 11, 2008
Gov. Tim Kaine addressed a local audience at Radford University's Hurlburt Student Center on June 4 as part of a statewide series of town hall-style meetings promoting his 2008 transportation plan.