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Category Archives: Transportation

Winter Biking

February 14, 2017by susutah Leave a comment

Commuters who ride their bikes to work may be happier than their compatriots who drive solo. While cycling may not be feasible for all individuals, those who can partake may find relief […]

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Air Quality, Transportation

Clean Air For U

January 31, 2017by susutah 2 Comments

Ready, set, Clean Air for U Challenge! Clean Air for U begins tomorrow. Drive less to help clean the air. Log your walking, biking, riding transit, and carpooling trips at tinyurl.com/Ucleanair to see […]

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Air Quality, Education, Transportation
Man in University of Utah fleece charges his electric vehicle.

It’s Electric

September 15, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

Originally posted on September 12, 2016. The University of Utah and Salt Lake City have brought back the electric vehicle purchase program extending discounts on multiple makes and models. The […]

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Community Engagement, Transportation, Upcoming Event

5 Alternative Commuting Options to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

July 14, 2016by susutah 2 Comments

By Austin Holmes, student sustainability ambassador. Driving is a large issue in sustainability because it is a major contributor to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Union of Concerned Scientists […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, Transportation
Scenes from "Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective," playing April 7 at 7pm in the Union Theatre.

Parking Day, Pickling, and Permaculture

April 4, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

By Shaun Daniel, Environmental Humanities Alumnus I hear Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers post-Parking Day and pre-permaculture picture. And so can you this Thursday! April 7 will […]

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Art & Design, Community Engagement, Education, Energy, Food, news, Transportation, Upcoming Event
This photo represents the Cycle-chic movement.

Bike-along to Copenhagenize U of U

March 23, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

By Emerson Andrews, Sustainability Office Internationally renowned expert in urban-mobility, Mikael Colville-Andersen, comes to campus on April 6. There are times when multiple groups from all over campus come together […]

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Justice & Equity, Transportation, Upcoming Event

Clean Air for U: How to log your trips

January 21, 2016by susutah 3 Comments

By Ayrel Clark-Proffitt, Sustainability Office So you’ve signed up for the Clean Air for U Challenge—now what? One of the great things about the challenge is that it uses the […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, projects, Transportation
Air filtration masks encourage active transportation by protecting users from dangerous air pollutants.

Breathing cleaner with SCIF

January 14, 2016by susutah 1 Comment

  By Emerson Andrews, Sustainability Office When you look west from the University of Utah, the air quality problem is apparent—especially during the winter. A thick, brown layer of particulate […]

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Air Quality, Energy, Transportation

Tackling dirty air by making electric car buying affordable

December 15, 2015by susutah 2 Comments

By Sarah Lappé, communications and outreach coordinator The University of Utah is the first university in the country to sponsor a community-level electric vehicle purchase program that includes discounts on […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, Transportation, Upcoming Event
Why did the turkey cross the road? To get to the carpool! Sign up to share the ride on zimride.com/utah.

Be Thankful for the Ride

November 12, 2015by susutah Leave a comment

By Ayrel Clark-Proffitt, Sustainability Office Want a chance to win $200? Then post a ride to Zimride during the month of November and be entered into an opportunity to win […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, Energy, Transportation

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