{"id":163695,"date":"2022-08-17T16:23:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T02:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=163695"},"modified":"2022-08-18T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T22:12:36","slug":"commuter-services-welcomes-back-uh-manoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2022\/08\/17\/commuter-services-welcomes-back-uh-manoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Commuter Services welcomes students and employees back to UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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East-West Road Welcome “Welina” Hub and Commuter Services Ambassador Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With fall 2022 approaching, University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa Commuter Services<\/a> is excited to introduce two new features to campus and provide reminders to “Move with Aloha” for this upcoming semester.<\/p>\n

Welcome “Welina” Hubs<\/h2>\n
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Maile Way Welcome “Welina” Hub and Commuter Services Ambassador Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You may have noticed friendly staff in bright pink “Need Help? Ask Me!” shirts. This fall semester, the green kiosks on East-West Road and Maile Way were converted into Welcome “Welina” Hubs staffed with our Campus Services Ambassador Team. They help to provide information and directions to the UH<\/abbr> community and campus visitors. The Commuter Services Ambassador Team will also be in the field, walking around campus assisting people with general questions.<\/p>\n

“I enjoy helping people get where they need to go,” said Jeddie Cabasag<\/strong>, Campus Service Ambassador Team member and UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa junior.<\/p>\n

“With the return back to school, we wanted to provide a warm and helpful welcome from the first person that people may meet on campus,” said Cate Matsushima<\/strong>, Commuter and Fleet Services manager.<\/p>\n

In partnership with UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campusHelp<\/a> office, the Welcome “Welina” Hubs are distributing campus maps and Move with Aloha<\/a> brochures to those arriving on campus.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Express Parking stalls<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy Express parking stalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Along with the Welcome Hubs, Courtesy Express Parking stalls will be available on campus this fall. Need to pick up your books and supplies at the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Bookstore, or grab a bite to eat at Campus Center? The new Courtesy Express Parking stalls are perfect for quick errands of 15 minutes or less. These express stalls are located near Campus Center at the end of Correa Road in the parking lot between Campus Center and the Art Building (see map online<\/a>).<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s these enhancements that we hope will create a friendlier customer service experience for those who visit our campus,” Matsushima said.<\/p>\n

Alternative transportation<\/h2>\n

In addition, Commuter Services would like to remind everyone about the various alternative transportation options. With UH<\/abbr>\u2019s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting sustainable modes of transportation, commuters who live within three miles of campus are encouraged to consider alternative means of transportation, including walking as a healthy and eco-friendly option.<\/p>\n

The Rainbow Shuttle<\/strong> is another sustainable option that UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa makes available at no charge with a valid Â鶹´«Ã½ID<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n