Transportation Choices on Campus

TRANSPORTATION CHOICES ON CAMPUS

With a large population travelling to and from campus every day, enabling a variety of transportation options is critical for reducing environmental impacts and creating an inclusive and sustainable campus community.

This session will walk attendees through transportation options and resources available on campus related to walking, cycling, public transit, carpooling, carsharing, and electric vehicles. Panelists from the City of Waterloo, DropBike, Enterprise CarShare, and the Region of Waterloo will share information about their programs and services, followed by a moderated question and answer period.

Lastly, employees will be introduced to TravelWise program, including an overview of the gotravelwise platform and other associated benefits for members.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Increase awareness and understanding of various transportation options at the University
  2. Increase awareness and understanding of tools and resources available to University employees, including the University’s membership in the TravelWise program and associated benefits
  3. Identify how employees can integrate sustainable transportation options into their regular commute

Key Themes 

  • Community Outreach and Engagement
  • Corporate & Social Responsibility 
  • Sustainability
  • Wellness

Session(s)

April 9, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 am
STC 0050

Presenter(s)

Mat Thijssen coordinates the University of Waterloo's sustainability efforts in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders on and off campus, and provides support to the President's Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability. He is a member of the Sustainability Advisory Committee for the City of Waterloo, the ClimateActionWR Transportation Sector Committee, and the Ontario College and University Sustainability Professionals. Prior to joining the University of Waterloo, Mat worked for three years with Sustainable Waterloo Region, and has extensive experience presenting on sustainability-related topics, including at past Staff Conferences and employee training workshops.


Panel:

  • Katie Wall, TravelWise Manager, Sustainable Waterloo Region
  • Jeremy Spira, Marketing Coordinator, Enterprise CarShare
  • Louise Finlay, Project Manager – Bikeways, Trails and Greenspaces, City of Waterloo
  • Kevan Marshal, Principal Planner, Transportation Demand Management, Region of Waterloo

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations