BruinGo! triumph a victory for students

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After weeks of debate, it looks like Bruins will still be
“going!” on the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. Despite
arguments that the BruinGo! program ““ which allows all
students to ride for free using their Bruin cards ““ would
cost too much money to continue into next year, Chancellor Albert
Carnesale admirably decided to stick with it.

Carnesale’s decision is really a victory for all of the
individuals and student groups who flooded the campus with support
for the program. Their intervention was undoubtedly influential
during his deliberation and was an excellent example of the power
students have when they speak up.

But the BruinGo! project isn’t finished yet. The Graduate
Students Association and other groups have already began working
with the MTA and Culver City bus lines, who have expressed interest
in joining the program. Students should use their influence once
again in order to get these additional companies on board.
Expanding the program would only increase access both to and from
the campus ““ especially for those who commute and for
students who don’t have cars and want to explore Los
Angeles.

Even if you don’t use the bus, it’s always nice to
have options. Keeping BruinGo! ensures that Transportation Services
provides options, not just parking spaces.