In 2002, a co-worker challenged Warren Elliott to ride their bikes to work. The 68-year-old with Facilities now rides to work everyday, and has become a competitive long-distance cyclist.
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Carpool, Vanpool Workshops on Nov. 30
Learn how to use the ridesharing app Zimride. Bring a laptop or smart phone. Those who post a new ride between Nov. 18 and Dec. 7 are eligible for prizes. The workshops take place at 11 a.m. in Bldg. 90-3122 or 12:30 p.m. in Perseverance Hall.
The Lab’s ‘MyGreenCar’ Seeks Beta Testers
Urban Bicycling Workshop on Oct. 18, Noon to 1 p.m. in Pers Hall
Reps from Bike East Bay will share tips on how to make biking fun, safe, and stress-free. Alternative commute options are highly recommended with the impending loss of Lab parking due to construction.
Emeryville Staffer Continues to Carpool, Even When Parking Is Plentiful
Cynthia Sylvester (OCFO) has carpooled almost every day since she came to the Lab in 2006. Not being able to leave whenever she wants is a small sacrifice considering she gets to commute with friends and lessen stress from driving.
Commute Survey Analyzed, Report Now Available
A report based on preliminary analysis of the 2016 Berkeley Lab Commute Survey is now available. This report will help inform options to mitigate parking shortfalls due to construction of the Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) at the Bevatron Lot that begins this fall.
Carpooling and Companionship Go Hand in Hand for Staffer
Stacey Gauny of the Biological Systems & Engineering Division studies the effects of radiation on mouse and human DNA and has carpooled for at least three times per week for 23 years with colleague Dave Wilson.
Streamlined Carpool Program Kicks Off
Key details include 30 designated parking spots on the Hill from 5 to 9:30 a.m., eligibility for two-person-per-car commuters, and no separate carpool parking permit required. These revisions seek to mitigate parking shortfalls due to IGB construction.
Carpool or Vanpool? Staffer from Petaluma Manages to Do Both
Marty White, the Safety Coordinator for the Lab’s Physics and Nuclear Science divisions, first started vanpooling in 1974. Today, she vanpools three to four times a week and carpools once a week from the North Bay.
Video of Meeting on IGB Parking Impacts & Commute Options
A briefing on the Integrative Genomics Building, the impacts on parking, commute options, the recent commute survey, and work by the Vehicle and Transportation Advisory Group was presented. Video>
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