Transportation
EPA releases “Fifteen Hot Tips for a Cool Summer”
Jun. 21, 2012—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a list of 15 tips to save money, reduce energy usage, remain healthy and protect the environment this summer. Whether you spend your long summer days inside or in the great outdoors, this list provides many ideas for a safe, sustainable and enjoyable summer!* Energy Star savings for your home: Energy...
Hamilton Springs: a Transit Friendly Community
May. 29, 2012—A new type of sustainable community is coming to town! Hamilton Springs, Middle Tennessee’s first transit-oriented development, recently broke ground in Lebanon, TN. The development will create a traditional neighborhood “village” of residents and businesses with a Music City Star commuter train station at its center. Transit-oriented development is a mixed use residential or commercial...
New Weekday Bus Service for Madison, Lakewood Communities
May. 3, 2012—Weekday service on two new lines –Route 27 Old Hickory and Route 36X Madison Express – begins Monday, April 30. Route 27 Old Hickory will provide weekday service in Old Hickory via Lakewood. Also, a new route in Madison – Route 36X Madison Express – will offer express travel between Madison and downtown Nashville. New...
‘Low-Carbon Living’ talk on May 17
May. 1, 2012—The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has just published a book, Cooler, Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living. David Friedman, who is an engineer and deputy director for the UCS’s Clean Vehicles Program, will talk about the book at 12 noon, May 17, in room 123 Buttrick. This event is co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Climate...
SHADE GROWN: An evening of environmental poetry, spoken word, songs, comedy and short performances
Mar. 26, 2012—SHADE GROWN: An evening of environmental poetry, spoken word, songs, comedy and short performances. Wednesday, April 18 5:00-7:00 pm Commons Center Dining Hall In celebration of Earth Day, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), in partnership with Vanderbilt Dining Services and the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies, will host “Shade Grown”, a coffee house...
April 18 Green Bag Luncheon to introduce community to sustainability discussion group
Mar. 23, 2012—The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American Studies Sustainability Project will sponsor the eighth and final installment of the Green Bag Luncheon Series on Wednesday, April 18 from noon to 1 pm in Sarratt 189. Join Rebecca Selove (Peabody ’84) and her husband John Patrick, Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) Ambassadors, for an...
Vanderbilt Ventures awards re{cycle}, brings bike rental to campus
Jan. 31, 2012—[Originally featured on InsideVandy] by Camille Parker Biking as a means of transportation on campus and around Nashville will now be more accessible to students through a new on-campus bicycle rental business. Starting in mid-March, re{cycle} will offer all undergraduates daily bicycle rental for $10 a day, payable on the Commodore Card. Re{cycle}, a student-led...
RTA increases fare for five bus routes
Jan. 4, 2012—[Originally published by Vanderbilt News and Communications] Effective Jan. 6, 2012, rates will increase for five RTA bus routes: Route 89X Springfield/ Joelton Express Route 91X Franklin/ Brentwood Express Route 92X Gallatin/ Hendersonville Express Route 95X Spring Hill Express Route 96X Nashville/ Murfreesboro Relax & Ride Regular fare (one way) is $4 and not sold...
Listen: Stay green over the holidays
Dec. 21, 2011—by Ann Marie Deer Owens Many folks look forward to holiday traditions like decorating, shopping and entertaining this time of year. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) has put together a list of 15 actions that can tweak your traditions to make them a little greener. Listen to an interview with SEMO staff to...
WeCar vehicle sharing program comes to campus
Nov. 26, 2011—by Vanderbilt News and Communications The Office of Traffic & Parking announced the addition of a new car sharing program to Vanderbilt’s campus as of Nov. 22, 2011. In order to give faculty, staff and students more choices, WeCar, a division of Enterprise, now has five vehicles on campus. One vehicle each is located in...