1. A 31-day transit pass costs $63; "free" is far more appealing. We've been Airbnb Hosts for five years and very few of our Guests have used this option.
2. The CT Transit buses stops at the Green, meaning another bus or a walk to the medical center, SoM or HGS.
3. A town-gown mentality: People coming to New Haven to work or study at the University or the Hospitals seem to like the sense of inclusion they get from having Yale or YNHH send one of its buses to their area rather than standing on a corner with the locals.
4. I think a lot of people who grew up in the suburbs or exurbs have never ridden public transit in their life, so it's an alien experience.
5. The VA shuttle detour I suggest would provide direct transportation among four places of work and study, without stopping every couple of blocks.

I corresponded with the shuttle manager. The VA shuttle is a joint operation of the VA, YNHH and Yale. All three must agree to changes. That was two months ago, and apparently my request has fallen off the table. Too bad. Adding St. Raph's as a stop would help connect it to the other campuses, and help connect the Dwight-Edgewood area to the Med School and Old Campus.

I'm sorry to hear this news, ReverendB . It was a very good idea.

I have long term Yale affiliate roommates and agree this would be a great idea

The Director of Yale's shuttle service responded once in May, then has ghosted me on all my follow-up messages. YALE: RESPECT NEW HAVEN!

Thanks for fixing this request!