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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
As part of the City of Ottawa’s work to expand the O-Train, the pedestrian pathways running under the train tracks will be closed until fall 2020. Beginning Wednesday, July 29th the underpass leading between Robertson Hall and Richcraft Hall will be closed with detour signage in place to direct pedestrians across University Dr. using... More
Friday, September 13, 2019
Commute Ontario has launched! Carleton University has teamed up with Commute Ontario to offer faculty, staff and students with commuting programs that focus on healthy, active and sustainable transportation modes (i.e. walking, cycling, carpooling & taking transit). In addition, campaigns are offered throughout the year through which faculty,... More
Monday, May 6, 2019
Bike to Work Month May is Bike to work month in the capital and the Carleton community is being asked to think about if they could commute to work by bike. To enable this we are hosting two events; a free commuter cycling workshop (May 16th) and free bike tune-ups (May 22nd). All month... More
Friday, October 13, 2017
Carleton Sustainability has partnered with VeloGO Bike Share to bring to the Carleton community a healthy, fun and affordable way to get around our campus and the Ottawa-Gatineau area. The pilot program which has seen the introduction of VeloGO bikes and bike hubs across campus, is available to all students, faculty and staff. You... More
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Sustainability at Carleton University is pleased to welcome onto the campus, the bike share program Right Bike. This program allows members and visitors of the Carleton community to borrow a bike from Carleton and travel within the city and return either on campus or at one of 17 locations in Ottawa. Three standard bikes... More
Monday, August 11, 2014
Carleton University’s campus just got a little greener—not because of the summertime grass but thanks to a new vehicle being used to take care of it. The university has purchased its first outdoor electric maintenance vehicle, made possible with money from the Green Revolving Fund. This small, pickup truck-style vehicle, which is used mainly... More
Thursday, November 14, 2013
In general, the transportation sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas production. However, Carleton University has a relatively small fleet of vehicles of which the majority is already electric thus considerably reducing emissions. While not included in the first carbon audit done in 2009, emissions associated with travel to and from... More
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Have you ever stopped to wonder how your lifestyle impacts the planet we're living on? The Ecological Footprint Quiz measures the amount of nature's resources an individual, a community, or a country consumes in a given year. Assess your Use of our Planet To asses your use of our planet, simply go to myfootprint.org and select... More
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