How KWU Students Save Money with Easy CityGo Transit

When students arrive at Kansas Wesleyan University, many assume having a personal car is essential for navigating daily life. However, owning a vehicle quickly becomes expensive as costs pile up from fuel, insurance, parking, and regular maintenance.

This is where OCCK Transportation steps in. By offering the CityGo transit system, the organization provides a practical alternative for students looking to reduce costs or avoid relying on personal vehicles altogether.

Navigating Salina with CityGo

CityGo operates across Salina using color-coded bus routes designed to help riders navigate the city easily. Major stops are placed along the main corridors, with the Yellow Route providing direct access right at the KWU campus. From this central connection, students can easily reach essential destinations including local grocery stores, medical clinics, and downtown shopping areas.

To keep travel affordable for college budgets, standard single rides cost just one dollar. This accessible pricing allows students on tight budgets to run errands or get to school and work without financial stress.

Safe, Affordable Public Transit for Students

Michelle Griffin, the mobility manager at OCCK Transportation, emphasized the transit system’s purpose for the surrounding community. “Our aim with CityGo is to help people in the Salina area, including college students, reach their destinations in a safe and dependable way,” Griffin said. “We also want the service to be affordable.” She added that public transit helps cut down on traffic congestion, reduces daily living expenses, and connects students with the local community.

While some students feel hesitant to try public transit at first, most find the learning curve brief. It is also mobile friendly, with mobile app payment options, allowing riders to plan routes and purchase passes without needing cash.

A Practical Option for KWU Campus Life

Jordan Miller, a sophomore studying business administration at Kansas Wesleyan, shared how the service simplified his routine. “I did not bring my car to campus my freshman year because the cost was too much,” Miller said. “CityGo helped me reach my job off campus. It also made it easier to shop for groceries without asking a friend for their car or paying for expensive uber’s or lyfts.”

Supporting Campus Sustainability Goals

Beyond personal convenience, alternative transportation aligns with campus sustainability goals. According to campus officials, utilizing local transit eases parking congestion in campus lots while encouraging cleaner travel habits.

KWU Campus Security highlighted the broader impact on campus culture. “Encouraging students to explore options like CityGo helps create a more connected campus community,” they noted. “It gives students independence while showing them that living without a car on campus is completely doable.” “Also with less cars on the lots in makes coming and going easier and more accessible.”

To learn more about how transit passes help students manage monthly travel budgets, read this breakdown of local transit perks by Brandon Redic.

By taking advantage of local transit options, students establish sustainable habits that carry over long after graduation.

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