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Hello and welcome all to the NIU community for the upcoming year.

  I hope that everyone enjoyed their summer and is excited for the fall semester to begin.

The Huskie Line bus system along with the Freedom Mobile and Late Night Ride comprise one of the largest student-run transit systems in the country, and I am honored to serve NIU and the DeKalb community as the Director of Mass Transit for the upcoming year.

  With the current economic situation our country and state face, my top priority for the summer was to reduce spending without reducing service to the campus and surrounding areas. With a few minor changes, we have been able to sustain nearly the same service range as last year.

  One change to last year’s system is converting the 5 Route from a 20 minute route to a 30 minute route. Buses will now come every ten minutes which will prevent back-ups in the route. Also on the 5, we have changed the route to travel down Normal Rd. in order to expand service closer to the Barsema Hall and Engineering Building area. It is my hope that these changes will enhance service to the students.

  Noting these changes, it is my duty to provide the best transit system for the students. With that being said, should you have any questions, comments or concerns throughout the year, please inform me directly at 815-753-0308. I will also be holding open forums across campus as well as visiting different student groups during the year in order to hear the feelings and opinions of the campus.

  I hope that with cooperation between the students and I, we may create a transit system that meets the needs of all students. Good luck to everyone in the upcoming year.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

Josh Venaas

 

Director of Mass Transit

NIU Student Association