/ en /news/2024-03/wheels-bus-go-round-and-round-thanks-masons-transit-drivers <span>The wheels on the bus go round and round, thanks to Mason鈥檚 transit drivers</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span>Thu, 03/21/2024 - 09:26</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="f8527341-9b6a-40a8-80f3-8426e53e0d2a"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"> <h4 class="cta__title">Catch a Mason Shuttle <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-map-marked-alt" data-fa-transform="" data-fa-mask="" style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, </span></span><span><a href="https://police.gmu.edu/"><span>Mason Police</span></a></span><span><span> partnered with the </span></span><span><a href="https://cdc.gmu.edu/"><span>Child Development Center</span></a></span><span><span> to distribute appreciation gift bags to drivers for </span></span><span><a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/"><span>Mason Shuttles</span></a></span><span><span>, CUE Bus, and Metrobus as they passed through their usual stops on the Fairfax Campus. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318803.jpg?itok=KFB0iiXw" width="1480" height="987" alt="Children visit with a bus driver and give an appreciation gift bag" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span><span><span>The gift bags included handmade cards from Child Development Center students, items and coupons from local businesses, and Mason swag.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The preschoolers enjoyed the chance to climb aboard the big, shiny buses and meet the community heroes who drive them.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318807.jpg?itok=JWashCGk" width="1480" height="987" alt="A transit driver holds the appreciation gift bag she received for Transit Driver Appreciation Day" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding</figcaption></figure><hr /><h3>The Mason Nation shared these anonymous words of appreciation for the transit drivers who help them get where they need to go:</h3> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the incredibly skilled and kind professional drivers on the Fairfax/SciTech route. Having a safe, stress-free, and cost-free ride to work is an amazing benefit, and the way these professionals manage traffic and help all the students, staff, and faculty every day is to be commended.鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚鈥檓 especially grateful to Osei, Farzad, CJ, and Teresa. You all make my on-campus work days easier and more enjoyable, and I truly appreciate your contributions to the Mason community. Thank you!鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318805.jpg?itok=JXYeajQT" width="1480" height="987" alt="Transit driver holds the appreciation bag she received" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚鈥檓 a new grad student at George Mason 麻豆国产. I just wanted to take a moment to give a shoutout to your awesome shuttle service and the amazing drivers who make my day a whole lot brighter.鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎s an international student, getting used to life here has been quite the adventure. But thanks to the Gunston shuttle, my daily commute from my apartment to campus has been a breeze. Having a stop right below my place is a game-changer!鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/extra_large_content_image/public/2024-03/240318800.jpg?itok=2MOTe4rk" width="1480" height="987" alt="Children walk in a line toward the Mason Shuttle stop" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淵our drivers are absolute gems. Every morning, rain or shine, they greet me with a smile and a friendly, 鈥楬i, how are you today?鈥� Even when I鈥檓 scrambling to find my ID before hopping on the bus (which, let鈥檚 be real, happens more often than I鈥檇 like to admit), they鈥檙e patient as can be.鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/2024transitdriverappreciation4.jpg?itok=I1U0YTRy" width="263" height="350" alt="Two Mason Police officers pose and smile with a bus driver on a bus" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/Mason Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淟ate into the night after class on a Monday, approximately 10:30 p.m., a fellow student had fallen fast asleep in their seat on the Gunston bus. The driver noticed and made sure they woke up at their stop. It was a small act of kindness that made sure we reached our destinations safely and on time.鈥� </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淛ust want to send my sincere gratitude to all the hardworking shuttle drivers! Transit and public transportation have made my semester easier and cheaper on many occasions, and I hope that the work of the shuttle bus drivers never goes unnoticed.鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭hank you to our Mason Shuttle drivers, and happy Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Especially thankful for drivers on the Fairfax鈥揗ason Square route for safely and reliably getting me between campuses.鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/2024transitdriverappreciation8.jpg?itok=fFoAniPg" width="263" height="350" alt="Mason Police officer gives an appreciation bag to a transit driver on a bus" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Photo by Emily Ross/Mason Police</figcaption></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚'm always grateful for how punctual the Mason Shuttles are . . . and I appreciate being able to rely on them for my daily commute. I'm thankful for how safe the transit drivers are. I've never felt worried . . . even on busy highways and hectic roads. Especially at the start of the semester when many days were snowy and cold, I was grateful to have a warm, reliable shuttle home at the end of the day.鈥� </span></span></span></span></span></figure><figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎s an employee, it鈥檚 great to avoid the traffic and ride the shuttle each day I鈥檓 on campus. The drivers are always friendly, on time, and whether it鈥檚 a heartfelt hello or just a knowing nod and smile as we enter the shuttle, I can鈥檛 think of a better start or end to my workday. A massive thanks to all the shuttle drivers on this route. My fellow riders and I truly appreciate you being here!鈥�</span></span></span></span></span></figure><p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:26:27 +0000 Lauren Reuscher 111156 at /news/2023-10/dcspot-recommends-campus-eats-patriots-downtown-fairfax-short-walk-or-quick-bus-ride <span>@DCSpot recommends off-campus eats for Patriots in Downtown Fairfax鈥攁 short walk or quick bus ride </span> <span><span>Shayla Brown</span></span> <span>Thu, 10/26/2023 - 12:21</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span class="intro-text">George Mason 麻豆国产 alum Alex Hussein, BS Information Systems and Operations Management 鈥�21, who is also known as @DC Spot, shares his recommendations for a few must-go-restaurants in local Fairfax. Alex is a food influencer with more than 215,000 Instagram followers. His videos feature eateries throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Read more about Alex in the recent news feature: <a href="/news/2023-10/eating-entrepreneur" target="_blank">Eating with an Entrepreneur</a>, and watch his reviews here:聽 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcspot/?hl=en">@dcspot</a>.聽</span></p> <p><span class="intro-text">Downtown Fairfax is just a few miles from the Fairfax Campus for walking or jump on one of the bus systems around town鈥攖he <a href="https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttle-services/" target="_blank">Mason Shuttles</a>, <a href="https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/cue-bus-system/cue-bus-map-and-schedule" target="_blank">Fairfax CUE Bus</a>, and <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/" target="_blank">Fairfax Connector</a>. 聽</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.firstwatch.com/" target="_blank">First Watch</a>聽聽</h3> <p>Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/First+Watch/@38.8427035,-77.2767971,17z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89b64c3ad83191bb:0x3fff5f7c96dbbd8a!2s9600+Main+St+s,+Fairfax,+VA+22031!3b1!8m2!3d38.8427035!4d-77.2742222!3m5!1s0x89b64c3b37590c41:0xaa5521a64d002389!8m2!3d38.8431863!4d-77.2740908!16s%2Fg%2F1tdqcg86?hl=en-US&entry=ttu" target="_blank">9600 Main St Suite S</a>聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 8 minutes, 2.4 miles聽</p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2023-10/First%20Watch%20photo_0.jpg?itok=NB2A0LGI" width="560" height="373" alt="Breakfast/brunch dishes from First Watch in Fairfax. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding." loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Breakfast/brunch dishes from First Watch in Fairfax, Virginia. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding.</figcaption></figure><p>First up, First Watch! First Watch serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch with options of sweet or savory, and coffee served iced or hot (an entire pot鈥檚 worth for the table is made fresh every morning), Fall is upon us, and it鈥檚 a great time to check out First Watch鈥檚 seasonal menu which includes flavorful juices and pancakes. They also have a 鈥淗ealthier Side鈥� section that includes avocado toast, egg white omelets, and more. First Watch doesn鈥檛 take reservations, but customers can order online for pickup until 2:30 p.m. or delivery until 2:15pm.聽</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> Bacado Omelet and Chocolate Chip Pancakes聽鈥����</p> <h3><a href="http://www.tacobamba.com/" target="_blank">Taco Bamba</a>聽</h3> <p>Location: 麻豆国产 Mall, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?cid=5421832815618739364" target="_blank">10629 Braddock Rd, Suite B-8</a>鈥�<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 4 minutes, 1 mile鈥�</p> <p>Taco Bamba was founded by Chef Victor Albisu, a <a href="/news/2018-12/new-taco-bamba-thank-you-mason" target="_blank">Mason alum</a> with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He brings his Latin heritage and culinary education to the table, making for a delicious dining experience! Taco Bamba is a local chain with properties across the East Coast including 10 locations in Virginia. Taco Bamba has a colorful chalk wall menu, and carafes of water available to customers seated inside or outside. The best part about Taco Bamba? You and your family can enjoy some awesome <a href="https://patriotperks.gmu.edu/" target="_blank">Patriot Perks</a>!聽</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> El Diablo鈥�</p> <h3><a href="https://www.coffeedeclieu.com/" target="_blank">De Clieu Coffee and Sandwiches</a>鈥�</h3> <p>Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/De+Clieu+Coffee+%26+Sandwiches/@38.845823,-77.307734,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x89b64e9237d9a773:0x33eed6e9377fba2a!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89b64e923628029f:0x42c70be4d3c5463f!2s10389+Main+St+B,+Fairfax,+VA+22030!3b1!8m2!3d38.845823!4d-77.3051591!16s%2Fg%2F11mbnjbn10!3m5!1s0x89b64e9249c5185d:0x3978adabfea88b0e!8m2!3d38.8458262!4d-77.3052601!16s%2Fg%2F11b6gqg0_j?hl=en-US&entry=ttu" target="_blank">10389 Main St B</a>聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 5 minutes, 1.3 miles</p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2023-10/De%20Clieu%20Coffee%20photo.jpg?itok=_ONkWYK6" width="560" height="373" alt="Baked goods from De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich shop. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding." loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Baked goods from De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich shop. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding.</figcaption></figure><p>De Clieu is a sandwich and coffee shop located in Old Town Fairfax just off 麻豆国产 Drive. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches galore are topped only by the eclectic iced coffee options including gelatoccino, a gelato drink made with 鈥渁ward-winning flavor.鈥� De Clieu partners with Intelligentsia Roasters to serve customers the best quality coffee beans from across the world. Their menu currently features seasonal specialty drinks and baked goods, some of which blend sweet and savory flavors! The restaurant offers upper and lower deck seating and has free parking and Wi-Fi.鈥�犫���</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> Spicy Swine Breakfast Sandwich鈥犅�</p> <h3><a href="https://www.sistersfairfax.com/" target="_blank">Sisters Thai</a>鈥�</h3> <p>Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sisters+Thai/@38.8381984,-77.3208689,15z/data=!3m1!5s0x89b64e92580449c7:0x17925413989bffd0!4m22!1m15!4m14!1m6!1m2!1s0x89b64e607b427ebd:0xd766a653e6557544!2sgeorge+mason!2m2!1d-77.3117471!2d38.8314578!1m6!1m2!1s0x89b64e9248ca2c25:0x7d4d2f06f6519300!2sSisters+Thai,+麻豆国产+Drive,+Fairfax,+VA!2m2!1d-77.305554!2d38.8458237!3m5!1s0x89b64e9248ca2c25:0x7d4d2f06f6519300!8m2!3d38.8458237!4d-77.305554!16s%2Fg%2F1hhm3mr1n?entry=ttu" target="_blank">4004 麻豆国产 Drive</a>鈥�<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 4 minutes, 1.3 miles</p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2023-10/Sisters%20Thai%20photo.jpg?itok=_rLnAVCr" width="560" height="373" alt="Sisters Thai in Fairfax, Virginia. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding." loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Sisters Thai in Fairfax, Virginia. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding.</figcaption></figure><p>Sisters Thai offers an array of Asian dishes and desserts to customers. Nicknamed 鈥淭he Living Room Caf茅," Sisters Thai puts an emphasis on relaxing while you enjoy their cuisine and a drink or two. Be sure to check out the 鈥淭hai Street Food鈥� and 鈥淐hef鈥檚 Recommendation鈥� menu sections for some colorful dishes and unique flavors. The inside is picturesque with a decorative bookshelf lining a cozy booth area, and flowers hanging from above. If you don鈥檛 have time to dine-in, Sisters Thai offers online ordering for delivery or pickup. The local chain has three other locations throughout the region.鈥犅�</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> Kana Moo Grob鈥�</p> <h3><a href="https://www.fats-fairfax.com/" target="_blank">Fats Fairfax</a>鈥�</h3> <p>Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/George+Mason,+Virginia+22030/10673+Braddock+Rd,+Fairfax,+VA+22032/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x89b64e5f1f3a806d:0xef5d3ec8a517a622!1m2!1m1!1s0x89b64e5ca176e9e7:0xd90003c94c0b095c!3e0?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjgw-jnk_GBAxUWFmIAHWQ1B-YQox16BAgOEAA&ved=2ahUKEwjgw-jnk_GBAxUWFmIAHWQ1B-YQox16BAgQEBM" target="_blank">10673 Braddock Rd</a>鈥� 聽<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 4 minutes, 0.7 miles鈥�</p> <p>Fats describes themselves as a 鈥淣鈥檃wlins saloon offering great food鈥� that gives off the vibe of Bourbon Street. Fats offers delicious seafood specials that include spiced shrimp, steamed mussels, and raw oysters. While customers enjoy their meals, they are serenaded with live entertainment. With Open Mic Night, Trivia Night, and Karaoke, Fats is more than just a restaurant, but the perfect place for a fun night out with friends.鈥��</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> Hot Crab Dip鈥�</p> <h3><a href="http://www.woodysicecream.com/" target="_blank">Woody鈥檚 Ice Cream</a>聽</h3> <p>Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woody's+Ice+Cream/@38.8466588,-77.3084467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b64e93b1eaf663:0xa2932514ee717faf!8m2!3d38.8466588!4d-77.3058718!16s%2Fg%2F1tjdmmnd?entry=ttu" target="_blank">10435 North St</a>聽<br /> Distance from the Fairfax Campus: 5 minutes, 1.4 miles</p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2023-10/Woody%27s%20photo.jpg?itok=mdH84K69" width="560" height="373" alt="Woody's vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding." loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Woody's vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles. Photo by Office of 麻豆国产 Branding.</figcaption></figure><p>Another one for Patriot Perks! Woody鈥檚 is in the heart of downtown Fairfax and offers treats like waffle cones, milkshakes and everything in between, with 34 flavor options to choose from, four of which are only offered seasonally, so don鈥檛 miss out! The shop offers delicious non-dairy alternatives as well as weekly specials Monday through Thursday. Woody鈥檚 offers indoor seating and expanded patio space for customers to sit and enjoy their treats. And speaking of treats, Woody鈥檚 is dog-friendly, so bring your pup along for the ride. If you鈥檙e lucky, Woody and his granddaughter Danielle will be in-house. They love meeting new customers!聽聽</p> <p><em>Don鈥檛 Miss Out Item:</em> 2 Scoops of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Reese's Pieces Toppings (and Gummy Bears for a little razzle dazzle!)聽</p> <p>Looking for more options? Remember to check out George Mason 麻豆国产鈥檚 <a href="https://patriotperks.gmu.edu/" target="_blank">Patriot Perks </a>program, which provides students and alumni with exclusive deals at local establishments and supports small business and alumni-owned businesses. 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