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DTH Housing Guide Monday, February 20, 19899 n n ft rave bus oa. way .wave u r By CR AND ALL ANDERSON Staff Writer Are you tired of the dorm? Do you want your own place? There are many places in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area from which to choose. But before you make your final , decision, you should consider how you will get to and from campus. Most students who live off campus either walk, bike, take the bus or, for the lucky few who have parking permits, drive. Some brave stu dents may even try to park on campus without a permit and pray the parking monitors will show mercy when they come to ticket or just will not show up at all. For those who can't walk to campus, Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) offers' its town-operated bus lines. Scott McClellan, an official with CHT, said 95 percent of the house holds in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area are within a quarter-mile of a bus stop. For an adult, a ride on the bus costs 50 cents on town routes and 25 cents on University routes. But to save your spare change, CHT offers bus passes. Passes can be bought at the Chapel Hill Municipal Building or at the Department of Transportation and Parking Services on campus. Bus passes vary in cost depending on how long they are valid, McClellan said. Por an A pass, which is valid for 12 months, the cost is $135. CHT also offers a 4080 ride ticket that costs SI 7, which allows 40 rides on town routes or 80 rides on University routes. The majority of bus lines finish between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., but the University shuttle does run as late as 1:40 a.m. Chapel Hill Transit also offers Shared Ride services which operate for people who need rides after their nearest bus line has finished operating for the day. This service is offered using CHT cars now, but in a few weeks the service will be done in conjunction with C&C Tarheel Taxi. "People need to call in and make reservations for a ride," McClellan said. "They should tell us where they will be and at what time, and we will be there as close to the requested time as possible." For those who are courageous and love nothing better than fighting traffic, biking is another alternative to making that first class or returning tayour. off-campus abode. But some people may not be that energetic in the mornings, and some may not want the worry of having a bike on campus. Also, the cost of a bike and the accessories for it, such as security locks, may discourage " don't have a problem getting to campus; it's getting back home." Sophomore Kyle Buffkin people from buying a bike. Another problem may be finding a place to keep a bike. Bob Godding, Chapel Hill trans portation director, said the town has received some complaints about bikers from motorists. "There are a lot of improvements to be made in relation to the biking situation," Godding said. One complaint is that bikers tend to take shortcuts through parking lots, which causes a problem when motorists are attempting to move around the lots, especially when they are backing out of spaces. "I am asking bikers not to cut through parking lots, especially (municipal parking) lot number five," Godding said. Lot five is on the corner of Church and Rosemary streets. If you live outside a two-mile radius of the Bell Tower, you may be eligible to get a precious commuter parking space. John Gardner, transportation planner for the Department of Trans portation and Parking Services, said lucky students can get a spot five to 10 minutes from Polk Place where most classes are held. "Student government determines who will get which lots," Gardner said. "People can also get F lot, which is down by the Smith Center or P lot on Airport Road." The University offers free bus passes to make using the fringe lots easier. "About 70 buses per day go through the P lot, and this number will eventually increase," he said. "We will also be opening a lot on (N.C.) Highway 54 just past Slug's restaurant." For those who want to take their chances on parking illegally, Gardner offers this piece of advice: "Once we have it on record that a certain vehicle has three tickets registered to it, then well start towing it." Godding said the Town of Chapel Hill also offers parking spaces in town-owned lots that range in price from $25 to $50 depending on the location of the lot. Private lots are. also available through businesses, where parking might be free. Tony Marder, general manager of Slug's at the Pines, said people may use the Slug's lot free on the condition that they find some where else to park if Slug's has a private party during the day. St. Thomas More Church allows people to use their parking facilities, but they do ask for a donation in return. As for people who live off campus, how do they get to classes? Paul Dawson, a sophomore from LaGrange, said he lives only two blocks from campus, so he walks. Kyle Buffkin, a sophomore from Tabor City, said he takes the bus because he lives at Shadowood Apartments. "I don't have a problem getting to campus; it's getting back home," he said. "The bus schedule conflicts with my class schedule. The T bus comes about two minutes before I get out of my last class, so I have to wait about 40. more minutes to catch the next bus." So for the best bet to get to campus, if you are not within walking distance, and you are not brave enough to bike, listen to the words of Bob Godding: "Take the bus." V 7. -' )H """ """ Ml, I i WlllllllJ I! DTHRegina Holder Bus passengers can leave the driving to someone else, for a price At Old Well you'll find spacious, well appointed 2-bedroom apartments, a convenient location and budget pleasing prices. Where else will you find plenty of closet space, ac and carpeted comfort, pool, tennis courts, laundry facilities and ample parking for $345mo. or less? 501 Jones Ferry ltd., Carrboro 987-0301 oilta "mmmi Open: 8:00 - 5:00 Mon. - Fri. 112 Hwy. 54 Bypass Carrboro, NC v, 919968-4711. Sat.. Appointment Only .En(fi)(fl)ESnC3 FGDE S " PltflE EaDWH? Choose from a large selection of 1- or 2-bedroom apartments, du plexes and houses in various locations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. We own and maintain ail of our units . We cater to the student, graduate, professional and family. We have something for everyone and want to put you in the home of your choice. Leases are available from August 1 for a 1 2-month term. Subleasing is acceptable by approval. 16 Years in Chapel Hill Hill 1801 E. Franklin St., Call 942-4430 . V , V . K
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