By Transportation Planning on June 25, 2012
The City of Vancouver has announced that it will be launching a public bicycle system, similar to the systems already established in Toronto and Montreal. Such a system aligns well with UBC’s goal to improve sustainable transportation options on campus, and could help to reduce travel times on campus and connect students, faculty and staff with the businesses, cultural attractions, neighbourhoods and regional transit facilities on campus.
In the coming weeks and months, UBC will be working closely with the City of Vancouver to explore how we might participate in this exciting initiative. Check back for updates and information or join our e-newsletter list to receive notification about the development of a UBC public bicycle system, as well as other Campus + Community Planning events.
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By Transportation Planning on April 10, 2012
Route #41
Effective Monday April 23, the 41 Joyce Station/Crown/UBC will be re-routed permanently to serve Wesbrook Mall in the UBC South Campus area. New 41 stops will be in place on the south end of Wesbrook Mall. The 41 will no longer serve stops on W 16th Avenue or the portion of SW Marine Drive northwest of Wesbrook.
Community Shuttles:
April 23 to September 2 only, board the C19, C20 and C22 at Bay 14 near University Boulevard at War Memorial Gym. Service will return to Bay 15 on September 3.
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By Transportation Planning on April 5, 2012
Transportation Planning has added 54 additional bicycle locker spaces to the campus. Lockers are available to UBC faculty, staff and student for a fee of $10 / month, plus a damage deposit. For more information on bicycle lockers visit the AMS Bike Kitchen in the Student Union Building or view our Bicycle Locker page.
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By Transportation Planning on April 5, 2012
Construction of the Fraser River Parkade Secure Bike Storage Facility is Complete!
The new facility safely stores 90 bicycles in the northeast corner of the Fraser River Parkade, situated on Lower Mall, across from the Asian Centre, west of the School of Community and Regional Planning. The project includes electrical connections for e-assist bikes, directional bike signage, a new curb-cut to improve safety between vehicles and cyclists and improved lighting to create a safer environment after dark.
To access the facility, follow the bike stencils from Lower Mall. Please use the northeast parkade entrance. For access to the facility visit the AMS Bike Kitchen, located in the Student Union Building. Be sure to bring a valid piece of UBC photo ID to sign up for access to this free facility. For a list of other secure bike storage areas on campus click here.
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By Transportation Planning on April 3, 2012
Car2go has worked with the University of British Columbia to bring more flexible on-campus parking to students. Car2go designated on-street parking will be available in select locations on the UBC Campus, starting April 1. The parking spots are located on campus directly across the street from the Northern Bus Loop and can accommodate up to eight car2go; and off campus at Wesbrook Village where an additional eight cars can be parked.
Expanding the car2go Network
car2go launched in Vancouver in June 2011 with 225 cars, 2,000 members, and an average of 1,500 trips per week. Today there are more than 10,000 car2go members in Vancouver, and the number of trips per week has increased to more than 8,000. To meet the demands of this increased utilization, an additional 100 car2go edition smart fortwo cars will be added to the Vancouver network and will be available for members to use collaboratively, beginning in April.
Additionally, car2go will begin a pilot with several smart fortwo electric drive vehicles to determine further development of electric carsharing in Vancouver.
To stay up to date on all car2go news, please follow @car2goVancouver on Twitter or become a fan of www.facebook.com/car2go.Vancouver.
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By Transportation Planning on December 6, 2011
2012 Employer Pass Renewals
The 2012 renewal passes will be available for pick-up from the Carding Office in the UBC Bookstore as of 12:00 noon on Friday, December 16, 2011. You will be required to bring a piece of photo ID when you come to collect your pass.
For more information please call or email:
Michael Peterson
michael.peterson@ubc.ca
604 827 5252
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By Transportation Planning on August 24, 2011
Beginning in September, Transportation Planning will be inhabiting the new CIRS Building.
To accommodate our move we’re making some changes to the way we deliver our programs. Starting today you can sign-up and make changes to your enrollment in TransLink’s Employer Pass Program from the Carding Office, located in the UBC Bookstore.
Begining in September, all management for UBC’s bike storage facilities will be moved to the AMS Bike Kitchen – located on the lower level of the Student Union Building. Visit the Bike Kitchen to gain access to UBC’s seven secure storage facilities located across campus, as well as UBC’s stock of bicycle lockers, which are available for rent for $10/month. All you need to bring is a piece of UBC photo ID.
The AMS Bike Kitchen, is the hub of cycling activity on-campus and while you’re there you can also do the follow:
- Learn how to fix your bike
- Fix your own bike with the Kitchen’s tools
- Have the Kitchen fix your bike
- Build a bike from scratch with new or used parts
- Purchase a fully refurbished bicycle with a warranty
- Donate your used bicycle or parts
- Rent a bike from the Kitchen’s brand new rental fleet.
- Volunteer and meet some great people who can get you engaged in the cycling culture at UBC.
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By Transportation Planning on July 7, 2011
The New Cyclist Handbook
Available in 5 Languages!
The cycling handbooks outline rules of the road, safety tips, helmet and bicycle fitting, and resources to find out more about safe and enjoyable cycling. Printed and available online, the handbook is in five languages: Punjabi, Korean, Tagalog, simplified Chinese, simplified English.
Improving mobility options for all language communities, and especially newcomers to Canada is an important part of independence, connecting people to their communities, and increasing their opportunities to choose active, sustainable options. The VACC believes increased bicycle use can reduce traffic congestion, improve health, and enhance our urban environment in terms of social connectivity, sustainability, and accessibility.
For information on on-campus and other cycling resources check this page.
Copies are available for free at the VACC office:
3 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8
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By Transportation Planning on April 4, 2011
The 2010 Transportation Status Report presents the most recent data which UBC has collected. This report provides a picture of overall travel trends, as well as details of travel patterns for each mode of transportation. Data are also provided regarding on-campus transportation conditions.
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In the coming weeks and months, UBC will be working closely with the City of Vancouver to explore how we might participate in this exciting initiative. Check back for updates and information or join our e-newsletter list to receive notification about the development of a UBC public bicycle system, as well as other Campus + Community Planning events.
