Don’t let your car be used as an illustration of bad parking. Parallel parking is often a challenge, and even more so at the Lab. There are a few things you can do to make it easier for you and your colleagues to park safely and to keep your car […]
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Shuttle 101 – Tips for Riding the Lab’s Shuttles
Riding the shuttles is free, but we ask that you follow a few simple etiquette guidelines: Tip #1 — Form a Line Form a line. Wait for those exiting to get off first. Tip #2 — Wave Down a Shuttle If you are outside the Lab property, stand near the marked Lab shuttle stop. Be […]
511.org Offering $25 To Commuters Who Choose To Not Drive Alone
Contra Costa commuters who pledge to try a non-solo commute option at least once a week are eligible for a $25 incentive from Contra Costa 511. Eligibility rules include working or living in Contra Costa County, holding a driver’s license, and currently drive alone. Those making the change from driving alone to carpooling, vanpooling, taking […]
New Neighborhood Tri Delta Shuttle to Antioch and Pittsburg BART Stations
Tri Delta Transit is offering shuttle rides to the Antioch and Pittsburg Bay Point BART stations from the nearby neighborhoods. Each ride is $2 and could be an alternative for those who normally park at those stations. The shuttle operates Monday thru Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tri MyRide is a six-month pilot […]
July 15 Meet-Up for Potential Vanpool Riders From Walnut Creek Area
Dear colleagues, We are partnering with Enterprise Vanpool to host a series of meet-ups for potential vanpool riders who live in Walnut Creek area. This should make it easier to form vanpools with your Walnut Creek friends and neighbors who also work (or soon will!) at the LBNL main campus. Enterprise Vanpool offers $350 per […]
Putting the ‘e’ in Bicycle Commuting
Put the letter “e’ in front of bike, and what do you get? Transportation that gets you where you’re going economically and nearly effortlessly. If you haven’t seen one, an ebike, or electric bike, looks like a regular bike, but it includes a small motor and a battery that together provide pedal assistance. It can […]
Three Questions For Brie Fulton About eBikes
We asked regular ebike commuter Brie Fulton for tips on buying, and riding, an ebike for commuting to and from the main Berkeley Lab campus, steep hills and all. She uses her ebike to get to work and to drop off her children at school. Elements: People seem to zoom up the Hill on bikes and […]
Important Safety Message for Bicyclists and Motor Vehicle Operators at the Lab
Dear colleagues, The warm weather and the extended light in the mornings and evenings make this the perfect time of year to commute using bicycles, motorcycles, motor-driven bicycles, and mopeds. But it also means a renewed focus on safety for those riding bikes and for drivers sharing the road. Bicyclists must wear helmets and follow […]
John Chernowski Named Transportation Manager
John Chernowski has been named the Transportation Manager for the Lab after serving six months as interim. In our Three Questions For (3Q4) series, we really only had one driving question for John — knowing what you know about the challenges, you still applied for the job. What were you thinking? Read more >>> […]
Downtown Shuttle Stop Moved Starting Tuesday
As of Tuesday morning, the temporary downtown BART stop will now be in front of Tharaphu Burmese Street Food at 2037 Shattuck Ave, about 20 feet from the original temporary stop, slightly closer to Addison St. The shuttle stop should go back to its permanent location next Thursday.
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