The Hatchet’s editorial board calls for GW to approach the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority about implementing a system similar to that found at American University, which would let students load their SmarTrips with Colonial Cash.

One of the most well-known aspects of going to GW is how accessible different parts of D.C. are. The Metro plays a significant role in how students navigate the city. But while GW students are able to use the system to visit Dupont Circle or Union Station, American University students now have the added convenience of using their Eagle Bucks as money for their Metro SmarTrip cards. This is a system GW should adopt, because students are both frequent Metro riders and Colonials would benefit from putting Colonial Cash on their SmarTrips.