Alternative Transportation
MTA improves West End bus service
Sep. 22, 2011—On Sept. 25, MTA bus service will be expanded along the busy West End corridor. Two new routes and a modified Route 3 West End will create unprecedented access and improved frequencies between downtown Nashville and West End Avenue. Buses will operate along the West End corridor from Music City Central to West End and...
Sustainability theme to mark Vanderbilt 2011-12 academic year
Aug. 12, 2011—By Jim Patterson Issues of sustainability will be incorporated into many phases of the coming academic year at Vanderbilt University, including curriculum, a speaker series, documentary film series and field trips. “The Sustainability Project represents a compelling application of the full diversity of Vanderbilt’s academic expertise to one of the most complex and urgent human...
MTA wants Vanderbilt employee feedback
Aug. 10, 2011—By Vanderbilt News & Communications The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is holding a third round of community conversations Aug. 24-25 to gain feedback from the public regarding ideas for improving the city’s transit investments along the Broadway/West End Corridor. The community conversations are scheduled to take place at the East Park Community Center on...
Reduce pollution on Air Quality Alert days and everyday
Jul. 27, 2011—Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing, and possibly triggering asthma attacks. One of the pollutants that is harmful to human health is ground-level ozone*. Ground-level ozone is created by chemical reactions between nitrous oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight....
Incorporate sustainability into summer excursions
Jun. 23, 2011—As vacation season heats up, cars and planes rev up to meet the needs of eager travelers. By putting a little extra effort into the planning of your vacation, you can reduce the environmental impact of your trips with these handy and sustainable travel tips. Tourism’s Impact on the Environment Tourism takes a toll on...
Vanderbilt University receives ‘A’ rating on new report ranking the top 50 national universities on environmental and social transparency
Apr. 22, 2011—[Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in MyVU] by Missy Pankake Vanderbilt University received an “A” rating and was one of the top five universities recognized in a recently released analysis of environmental and social sustainability transparency. Using data collected during the spring of 2010 from university websites and other voluntary reporting initiatives, the Roberts...
Commuting options save money, reduce pollution
Apr. 22, 2011—[Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in MyVU] By Missy Pankake Almost 20 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions produced at Vanderbilt are from employees commuting to and from work. Combine that with gas prices on the rise, and many employees are exploring their commuting options. A Clean Air Fair focused on commuting was held...
VU providing free shuttle to public meeting about street cars in the midtown area
Apr. 8, 2011—[Originally published by News and Public Affairs in MyVU] by Missy Pankake Vanderbilt employees will have a say about whether or not street cars and other transit modes to be described at a meeting sponsored by MTA, Thursday, April 14, from 4 -6:30 p.m. at Blakemore United Methodist Church, 3601 West End. Free continuous shuttle...
Save the Earth, save the air, save $$$ commuting: Find out how at the Clean Air Fair April 21
Apr. 5, 2011—Come celebrate Earth Day with games, prizes and giveaways on Thursday, April 21, from 11 am to 2 pm in Medical Center Plaza Across from Langford Auditorium* at the first-ever Vanderbilt Clean Air Fair. This fair is a unique forum for employees and students to learn about alternative transportation and commuter choice programs and products...
Celebrate Transit Week 2011 by signing the Pledge to Ride
Apr. 4, 2011—[Originally published by News and Public Affairs in MyVU] Join Transit Now in committing to ride transit at least once during Transit Week, April 17-23. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE. Vanderbilt offers employees a number of alternative transportation options including: Free rides to and from work in Davidson County on the Metro Transit Authority...