Dear Editor,
I’m writing in response to the article “The MWCC Commute: You Won’t Get Far on Foot” in The Mount Observer published March 6, 2019.
As a student who commutes 13 miles from Jaffrey to attend one class at the Gardner campus two nights a week and 29 miles to commute for a class at the Leominster campus two afternoons a week, I believe a carpooling program would be a useful resource for students at MWCC. I’m traveling through many major areas daily, potentially passing by others struggling to even make it to school. With so many out of MART bus territory, it would be comforting to have alternate travel options. Without a backup plan, an unexpected car repair or breakdown could affect attendance. For those relying on public transportation, missing the bus could mean missing classes. Creating a physical or online carpooling board to post current class times and transportation needs can open the doors to students helping students. This would naturally bring a sense of community and trust among classmates getting to know each other on the ride.
Together, we will be doing the environment a favor by cutting down on emissions. Maybe multiple people are commuting from the same area on the same schedule, and there is the potential to set up a carpooling plan, cutting down mileage on vehicles and money being spent on gas. If a smart system and trust can be established, we can support MWCC with the most vital resource that we have, each other. No student should be left out in the cold.
Sincerely,
Hillary Traniello, MWCC Student
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