Transit: You're Closer Than You Think Follow-Up

During November's Transit Campaign, over 250 Mohawk College students and staff realized the ease of taking public transit to and from Mohawk College. 80 students and staff placed pins on the Transit Map and saw just how close they live to public transit routes. Congratulations to the four prize winners of the $50 prepaid MasterCards!

1^st year Mechanical Engineering student. Usually takes transit to campus.

3^rd year Energy Systems Engineering Technology student. Usually takes transit to campus.

2^nd year Office Administration student. Usually takes transit to campus.

Continuing Education student taking “Quick Books.”
Usually drives to campus but is considering transit for the winter.

The average bus trip emits 77g CO2e/km compared to the average vehicle trip which emits 240g CO2e/km. By taking the bus you reduce your commuting carbon footprint by 70%! Public transportation is a great way to not only dip less into our natural resources but also to help save a good deal of money on the cost of getting around. For students, the cost of an HSR bus pass is built into their tuition fees. Mohawk employees pay a discounted rate of $65.25 instead of the regular adult monthly pass price of $87.

Public transportation also benefits those not using it because it helps reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gases and other pollutants, resulting in improved air quality, alleviate traffic congestion, and noise.