Video: Navigating Comm Ave
Let’s face it—learning how to get around on Comm Ave is a challenge for anyone new to campus, especially if you haven’t lived in a city before. Upwards of 20,000 pedestrians and 36,000 cars trek daily along the two-mile stretch running from Kenmore Square past West Campus. Add the thousands of cyclists, skateboarders, and electric scooter riders speeding through the designated bike lanes and the constant Green Line B trolleys, #57 buses, and BU Shuttles (BUS) running up and down the avenue, and you get a picture of just how intimidating it can be to cross from one side of campus to the other.
So we interviewed some Comm Ave veterans—sophomores and upperclassmen—asking them for tips on how to safely get around. They also have some suggestions for how best to take advantage of public transportation and some advice on proper etiquette when riding the T. The tone of their tips ranges from serious, practical, and helpful to lighthearted and downright funny (much like our Terriers themselves). Take a look.
And remember to look both ways before crossing!
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