Vassar College and Dutchess County Announce Bus Partnership

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Jan 25, 2018, 05:30 ET

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vassar College has forged an agreement with Dutchess County's public transit system that enables all Vassar students and staff to ride the county buses simply by showing their Vassar ID.

The agreement, announced today by Vassar and Dutchess County officials, permits Vassar students and staff to ride all county bus routes at no charge if they show their Vassar ID to the driver. Vassar will reimburse the county at a rate of $1.75 per ride.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro looks on as Vassar College President Elizabeth Bradley and Vassar Student Government Association President Anish Kanoria show their college IDs as they board a County bus in Poughkeepsie, NY Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (Photo Credit: Roman Iwasiwka)

In addition, the county transit system has modified one of its main routes along the Main Street corridor to include a stop at the corner of Fairmont and Collegeview avenues, just off the Vassar campus.

Vassar President Elizabeth Bradley said the agreement makes it easier for students and staff who travel into the community for jobs, internships and shopping. "This new partnership with Dutchess County Public Transit is one of many ways the college and the community are collaborating," Bradley said. "This agreement not only makes it easier for our students and staff to get to their destinations in Dutchess County, it also reduces the college's carbon footprint by encouraging the use of mass transit."

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro echoed that sentiment.

"We are happy Vassar College is taking advantage of the great service Dutchess County Public Transit Service provides local residents every day," Molinaro said. "Vassar students will now be able to connect even more with the community they call home during the school year, and we appreciate their support of public transit. Vassar College recognizes public transit as a cost-efficient option that benefits the environment, and Dutchess County looks forward to serving students' needs."

SOURCE Vassar College