Transportation Demand Management

Looking to save money and energy on your commute? Check out the various transportation alternatives that are available in your area. This portion of the Department web site is committed to providing comprehensive information about alternatives to driving alone.

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 TDM: Transportation Demand Management


Be Active: Biking and Walking Resources Be Driven: Public Transportation Resources Be Involved: Ride Sharing Resources

 

Sustainability Report Card: Transportation Receives A

Zipcar at U.Va


The University of Virginia and Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, will launch the Zipcar program at U.Va on November 17, 2009. Six self-service Zipcars - three hybrid Honda Insights and three fuel-efficient Honda Civics - will be available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The cars will be located in three locations on Grounds and will be available to all faculty, staff, and students aged 18 and over. Gas, insurance, 180 free miles and roadside assistance are included in low hourly and daily rates.

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NEWS EVENTS and PROGRAMS

U.Va to Roll Out Cost-Effective Car-Sharing Program
- Matt Kelly, U.Va Today (11/9/2009)

The University of Virginia and Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, will launch Zipcar's program on U.Va.'s Grounds on Nov. 17. A key component to the University's sustainability commitment, the program is designed to decrease the number of vehicles on Grounds and help reduce parking demand and associated congestion. Read More...

   Nov 17 and Nov 18

Zipcar Launch Events
- Zipcar, U.Va Parking & Transportation

University of Virginia is excited to announce that Zipcars are now on grounds! Zipcar is wheels when you want them, literally. With Zipcars parked on grounds, all you have to do is decide where you want to go and when.

Join us November 17th at the Newcomb Plaza and Monroe Plaza or November 18th at the O-Hill Dining Plaza between 8am – 3:30pm to learn how Zipcar works, join and win free giveaways from Zipcar representatives.

RideShare Program Expanding
- Jennifer Von Reuter, NBC 29 (10/21/2009)

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is expanding its RideShare service area so more people can drive to work together. The commission matches commuters with people who live, work and attend school in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Lousia and Nelson County.

This year, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has expanded its service area to cover the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission. Read More...

   Nov 21

5th Annual Kelly Watt Memorial Race
- Friends of Kelly Watt Foundation

To honor the life and accomplishments of Kelly Watt, The Friends of Kelly Watt Foundation will be hosting the 5th Annual Kelly Watt Open. The race is 2 miles and the proceeds will go to the Kelly Watt Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is awarded annualy to a deserving Albemarle High School student athlete. The race is a way to honor Kelly by running or walking the course where he won his first personal championship. Registration required. More Info...

New Amtrak Service Draws Big Number
on Day One
- Jennifer Von Reuter, NBC 29 (10/1/2009)

The first official run of the new Amtrak Virginia service was a big hit in Charlottesville. The first train pulled into Charlottesville at 8:45 AM, leaving northbound just a few minutes later.

More than 60 passengers boarded the new Northeast Regional train Thursday morning in Charlottesville, with more than 80 already on board from the new line's first station in Lynchburg. Read More...

  

Find More Local Cycling, Hiking, and Running Events at Local Motion: Active Living in Charlottesville and Albemarle

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New Partnership Promotes Clean Fuel Vehicles
- Office of the Governor of Virginia (9/22/2009)

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced as part of his Renew Virginia initiative a partnership with Dominion Virginia Power to install electric vehicle charging stations at certain state rest areas. These charging stations, installed at no cost to the state, are designed to accommodate most of today's hybrid electric vehicles and use of the stations will be complimentary. Read More...

Virginia Dominion Power Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  

CAVPOOL: U.Va Carpooling Incentives Program
CAVPOOL: U.Va Carpooling Incentives Program

U.Va Welcomes International Students Aboard the UVaExpress

More than 100 students from 18 countries began their University of Virginia careers via the UVaExpress, a full-service volunteer transportation and hospitality program.

UVaExpress (Office of Engagement)

U.Va Today Article (8/17/09)

Charlottesville Newsplex Article (8/18/09)

  

Occasional Parking Programs


Those who normally bike or walk to their class or workplace, can now purchase Occasional Parking Permits to allow them to use their vehicle when they are unable to bike or walk (i.e. bad weather days, running late, etc.). The program is open to all U.Va faculty, staff, and students other than First Year students.

 

Sustainability Report Card: Transportation Receives A

Parking and Transportation Receives "A" Rating on the 2010 College Sustainability Report Card

The College Sustainability Report Card is designed to identify colleges and universities that are leading by example in their commitment to sustainability. The aim is to provide accessible information for schools to learn from one another's experiences, enabling them to establish more effective sustainability policies.

The University of Virginia was rated as a Campus Sustainability Leader, achieving an overall rating of B-. The Department of Parking and Transportation again received an "A" rating for the second consecutive year.

College Sustainability Report Card: University of Virginia