旅游及交通
This page provides a list of transportation options to help you navigate Chestertown 及以后. More information is available at our Transportation Services page.
8590海洋之神官网
安全的旅程 is a student-run program under the Student Government Association (SGA) that provides free, safe transportation to 8590海洋之神官网 students on campus and 在Chestertown.
目的
The 安全的旅程 program at 8590海洋之神官网 is a free and relatively confidential service for students run by your fellow peers. Every night 安全的旅程 provides students with a safe alternative way to get back to campus without having to walk or drive 自己. 安全的旅程 protects 8590海洋之神官网 students from potential physical or verbal harassment from non-students. The program has also shown a reduction in the complaints from the town, since students are no longer trespassing on private property as they travel through Chestertown. This program has facilitated a more cordial relationship between the college and the town as it continues to grow.
The SGA's 自行车分享 program gives students FREE access to bicycles while the school 年度会议. The program is currently undergoing an overhaul, but you can contact the Secretary of the Environment, Mel Tuerk, at (电子邮件保护) to reserve a bike or ask more about the program.
公共交通
The Eastern Shore of Maryland has a small-scale public transportation system, called MUST (Maryland Upper Shore Transit). MUST operates a small number of shuttles which run in multiple routes with several transfer stops. This means you could get on in Chestertown and depending on where you wish to go you would transfer to another bus; get off at the appropriate stop to pick up the next shuttle that goes to your destination. The cost for a one-way trip is $3.00 no matter how many transfers you make. 航天飞机 travels between 4 counties on the Eastern Shore and Annapolis. 这项服务只是 平日供应. Contact our office for a listing of times and stops.
Perhaps you would like to travel to New York City for a Saturday or for a weekend; if so, there is an inexpensive option called Boltbus公司. It runs from either the Baltimore Metro station or a Washington D.C. 去纽约的地铁站. 旅行的费用 varies but typically is reasonably inexpensive - usually under $20 for a one way ticket. You would have to get a ride to the Metro Station at New Carrollton and take the Metro to the station for the bus departure. The web site for Boltbus公司 is http://www.boltbus公司.com.
Yet another option if you wish to go to Philadelphia on a Friday would require again a ride to a station in Delaware to catch the local transit to Wilmington, DE and then take the local train to Philadelphia. There is a bus stop that runs to Washington D.C. from Kent Island (about 40 minutes from the College). 这就需要 you have someone drive you to the station. 它在马里兰州的斯蒂文斯维尔. 这条公交线路 runs Monday-Friday in the early morning.
Transportation Services maintains a list of local drivers and transportation companies 可供租用.
自驾游
Many 8590海洋之神官网 students choose to bring their cars with them to college. So, if you need to get somewhere, or you’d like to plan an outing, check with your 朋友.
There are several car rental facilities in and around Chestertown.
When you rent a car, you should be aware of the following facts:
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- You need either a US or International Driver’s License to rent a car. 外国执照 不被接受. There is one rental company that may use your foreign license; Enterprise 汽车租赁
- The price of the car you rent will vary depending on its model.
- You should ask about promotions and/or student discounts at the time you rent.
- The fee you pay usually covers the cost of the car for the day plus a limited amount 英里的.
- 你必须用信用卡. Often, Visa and Mastercard are the only credit cards accepted. Cash and debit cards 不被接受.
- You should inquire about insurance. Auto Rental companies have their vehicles insured, however, you will be charged for any expenses incurred in an accident if you do not have a “collision damage waiver.” A collision damage waiver usually costs around $10.00美元 and in case of an accident you will pay only the deductible stated on the vehicle’s insurance policy (usually the first $250.00美元费用).
- You should also be aware that if an accident is your fault and someone chooses to sue you for money, there is no insurance to help you. 推动负责任的.