<p>Basically, I'm a social science (Bus Econ) major transfer student who applied to AV and want to know better ways to commute from AV to social science building</p>
<p>Any of you living in or have lived in Arroyo Vista can share your ways to commute from AV to the main campus?</p>
<p>Do you guys drive your car, take the shuttle, bike, or walk to the campus?</p>
<p>I'm thinking about biking to the campus since it's faster and convenient </p>
<p>Also, it says it takes 15 minutes to walk from AV to the campus but I think it may take longer, anyone want to confirm the info?</p>
<p>I lived in AV for summer last year, and walked to class. It was three days a week and the shuttles didn’t run. Basically, it took me ~15 minutes to walk to the Social Sciences area and another 7 minutes to hit the Physical Sciences area. It’ll take you anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes depending on which building you need to go to.</p>
<p>It does take about 15 mins to hit the edge of campus, so it would depend on where your classes are. I live close to AV in Norte and bike through AV daily. It takes me 10-15 mins to reach the completely opposite side of campus. You could always take the shuttle, but probably won’t be able to drive because you won’t be able to park on campus if your paying for AV parking(I think).</p>
<p>Thank you guys, I think I’ll try biking and take the shuttle occasionally… </p>
<p>Since I’m new to UCI, any recommended bike path for me?</p>
<p>BTW, Is AV shuttle free? I checked the website and it says VDC shuttle is free for VDC resident and AV shuttle seems it can only take you to the ARC, not the campus</p>
<p>Also, where do you guys without cars eat? (since AV has no food plan included)</p>
<p>I’m considering buying the 100 meal plan and eat at school for my first quarter since I’ll be on campus most of the time and it’s convenient</p>
<p>If I got tired of the food, I’ll try to cook or eat elsewhere, any recommendations?</p>
<p>Update: Due to low ridership, the arc-ct shuttle will be discontinued on monday, july 6th. Thursday, july 2nd will be the last day of arc-ct service</p>
<p>The shuttle for AV also comes around every 10 minutes so you can plan your schedule around that. Also, the shuttle stops running every day at 11 PM and on 7 PM on Fridays. They don’t run on weekends, so that’s a good plan to bring your bike.</p>
<p>Riding the shuttle can be fun (you get to talk to friends!) or really horrible (especially when it’s crowded and you wind up standing smooshed with people like a cattle car). But it’s a pretty reliable way to get to campus.</p>
<p>Bikes work well. Info with map of bike paths [Bike</a> @ UCI](<a href=“http://bike.uci.edu/bike/]Bike”>BikeUCI Ambassadors – bikeUCI)
You can’t ride a bicycle on the Ring Road from 7a-7p. So depending on when/where you want to go, you can decide to walk, bike or ride the AV shuttle.</p>
<p>UCI is a low crime area, but bikes have been stolen. That’s less likely to happen if it isn’t a great bike, if you use a good lock, and if you don’t leave it in the same place for days. Officially, you can’t keep your bike inside your room, but you probably won’t get any grief if you want to do that for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Spring Break, etc. </p>
<p>You can register your bike for free, and the UCI police say it helps. Also, your bike and other personal possessions may be insured under your parents’ homeowners policy, or you could consider getting coverage.</p>
<p>I lived in AV my first year and I suggest both shuttle and biking. Shuttles are very convienent when you wake up late, or when you aren’t feeling good or when you just dont want to bike and the shuttles are VERY reliable as in they come on time. It only becomes a hassle if you have an 8 or 9am class which most do so they get packed. Those times, maybe take a bike. Bikes are always good to have on a campus and it might come in handy.</p>