As it gets darker earlier with daylight saving time approaching, the campus courtesy shuttle can be a welcoming alternative after late night classes instead of walking across campus.

“It’s to assist our students and staff,” EC Police Chief Michael Trevis said. “We try our best to accommodate everybody, but sometimes people need assistance getting from one place on campus to another for a variety of reasons.”

The shuttle service hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, Trevis said. On Saturdays, the shuttle has limited services because the department has fewer cadets working then.

According to a campus courtesy shuttle flier, escorts are also available after 10 p.m.

“It depends on how many people call them because when classes end at the same time, then one shuttle has to go to all over campus,” Gina Marino, 22, nursing major, said. “When that happens, I wait a little longer. But when there are few people to pick up, they usually come right away.”

Marino has used the shuttle service when the library closes or when she is alone and needs to get across campus, she said.

Trevis said there are no requirements for the service.

He added the shuttle service might adjust operating hours when daylight saving time goes into place.

“I think is a good idea, because it ensures safety on campus,” Alexandria Wilson, 18, undecided major, said. “I have night classes and I get out late, so sometimes it is unsafe. Especially with the threat going on that just happened; it just ensures safety and makes people feel comfortable coming out of classes.”

The students can contact the shuttle service by using the blue poles that are around campus. Students can also call the police station at 310-660-3100.

“I would encourage our students that – if they feel they want to use the shuttle service – we are more than happy to try to accommodate them,” Trevis said.