Mission Statement

The Lewis & Clark College (L&C) community is committed to social justice and developing a more equitable community for all. Naturally, environmental justice is no exception to those core values. Therefore, our mission as a class is to revise the transportation system already in place so students, staff, and faculty can travel conveniently and comfortably. It goes without saying that we are also emphasizing sustainability and affordability. We understand that having students bring their personal cars to campus isn't eco-friendly, nor is it ideal for our parking lots. We have several great public transportation options available to us, but they're not being used to their full potential due to the lack of education on said modes of transport. This leads to underuse, and an Otterbus route that doesn't serve L&C's goal of connecting students to the greater Portland area. The ability of all Lewis & Clark students to have access to climate-conscious and effective transportation should be a community goal supported and cared for by all. And if not for anything else, parking would become so much easier with this problem fixed! We live in a city, so public transport should be embraced and learned. It's a benefit that many overlook for convenience (car), but in reality, it allows for connection and unity among people. The more public transportation is used and supported, the more access and budget it will be given. We care about our community, our Earth, and want to make a change for the better!