TDM: Transportation Demand Management

U.Va Parking & Transportation Recognized for Environmental Responsibility
- Matt Kelly, U.Va Today (4/20/2012)

The department received an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise, or "E3," designation from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month, and also was issued a silver medal by Gov. Robert F. McDonnell for its efforts at reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles at the University through transportation demand management, which provides more transportation alternatives in a more timely manner. Read More...

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U.Va to Peddle Bikes for Students, and Make It Safer to Ride Them
- Matt Kelly, U.Va Today (8/15/2011)

U.Va. is doing even more this year to encourage students, staff and faculty to get around on two wheels. U.Va.'s Department of Parking and Transportation has added shared lane markings for bicyclists on a heavily traveled section of Alderman Road and is opening the new academic year with an on-Grounds bicycle sale on Aug. 22. Read More...

University Assists Cyclists with Do-It-Yourself Repair Station
- Matt Kelly, U.Va Today (5/3/2011)

The Department of Parking and Transportation has installed a Dero Bike Fix-It station in front of Clark Hall, which houses the Department of Environmental Sciences. The station consists of a variety of tools, such as wrenches and screwdrivers, tethered with woven steel cables to a metal stanchion bolted to the sidewalk, plus a hand-operated air pump. Cyclists can hang their bikes on the stanchion and use the tools to make repairs. Read More...

CAVPOOL: U.Va Carpooling Incentives Program

McDonnell Encourages Sustainability Efforts
- Kaz Komolafe, Cavalier Daily (4/26/2011)

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Friday the Virginia Transportation Challenge, an initiative encouraging Virginians to use an alternate form of transportation at least once every two weeks.

“We know from a health perspective that using an alternate form of transportation can cause less stress,” McDonnell spokesperson Jeff Caldwell said. “Depending on the type of alternate form, if you’re walking or riding a bike to work, it can be a healthier experience for you.” Read More...

U.Va Upgrades Incentives for Car Pooling
- Matt Kelly, U.Va Today (6/30/2010)

Under a new plan, which takes effect on July 1, two-person car pools will receive a 25 percent discount on parking permits, up from 10 percent, and three-person car pools will receive a 40 percent discount on parking fees, up from 25 percent. Four-person car pools will continue to park for free. To receive benefits, car poolers need to be enrolled in the University's Cavpool program.
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