Winter Biking
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 […]
Category Archives: Transportation
Clean Air For U
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 […]
It’s Electric
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 […]
5 Alternative Commuting Options to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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 […]
Parking Day, Pickling, and Permaculture
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 […]
Bike-along to Copenhagenize U of U
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 […]
Clean Air for U: How to log your trips
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 […]
Breathing cleaner with SCIF
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 […]
Tackling dirty air by making electric car buying affordable
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 […]
Be Thankful for the Ride
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 […]
