Buses and cars and bikes, oh my!

What is the most convenient form of transportation on Michigan State University's campus? There are pros and cons to all forms of transportation whether it be by car, bus, bike or foot.  MSU is one of the largest campuses in the United States and knowing a sufficient way to get around is key.

Students that live off campus find it useful to either drive themselves to class or have a friend drop them off.  The pros of driving is that you don't have to leave 30 minutes before your class starts in order to get there on time. Also, you don't have to walk in the snow, rain or whatever Michigan weather throws your way. But on the other hand,  by driving to class you have to pay for a parking pass or put money in the meters every time you park. Also, it's not always guaranteed that someone will be around to drop you off. You're also spending money on gas and contributing some minor pollution.

Another option is taking the bus. By taking the bus, you solve the pollution problem and you still don't have to walk through snow and rainstorms. The only downside is you have to pay $50 per semester for a bus pass. You also have to give yourself enough time to wait for the bus to come and run the risk it being too full to pick you up.

And then there is always riding a bike.  Biking may be the quickest way to get around campus. You can cut through parking lots and park your bike right outside the building you're going to. You also don't have to worry about paying for gas. But biking can be tricky when there are thousands of students walking on campus. Weaving around people and dodging cars gets very dangerous. Also, there have been various bikes stolen on campus.

Walking is probably the most popular form of transportation on campus. By walking, you don't have to pay for a buss pass, a parking permit or gas. The downfall is it takes more time to get to your class if it's far away. Also you have to defeat the unpredictable Michigan weather.  If you chose to walk to class, always be alert for the bikers. There have been numerous accounts of painful collisions on campus.  It's a dangerous world out there.